Fleet Services Technician

The Town of Apex; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

LGERS retirement

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Town of Apex is seeking a skilled Fleet Services Technician to keep the 800-vehicle fleet in prime condition at 105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs, diagnose issues, and document work orders to ensure reliable operation across Town services.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of related automotive or fleet experience, NC State Inspection certification or ability to obtain within 6 months, NC Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 12 months,

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of related automotive, fleet, or equipment maintenance experience.
• NC State Inspection License or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• NC Class A CDL or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire.
• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire.
• Two ASE certifications; may be substituted with 20 hours of in-person manufacturer training.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and routine repair on light-, medium-, and selected heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system issues using standard methods.
• Removes, repairs, and replaces components such as brakes, suspension parts, batteries, starters, and wiring.
• Repairs engines, exhaust, transmission, brakes, HVAC, and hydraulic systems within skill level.
• Test drives vehicles to diagnose concerns and verify repairs.
• Communicates with Fleet staff and customer departments regarding repair status.

Skills

Fleet maintenance experience

Mechanical diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NC State Inspection License

NC Class A CDL

Forklift Certification

ASE certifications (2)

Job description

TOWN OF APEX invites applications for the position of: Fleet Services Technician

EXPECTEDHIRING RANGE: $56,580.78 - 69,306.64

WORKLOCATION:105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm

POSTINGCLOSING DATE: open until filled

Are you a skilled technician ready to keep a 800‑vehiclefleet running smoothly through expert mechanical, electrical, and hydraulicrepairs? Join Team Apex and help keep our community moving!

The Division of Fleet Services isresponsible for maintaining and supporting the Town’s fleet of approximately800 vehicles and equipment. An employee in this class serves as a journey-level Fleet Maintenance Technician and performs a wide range of preventive maintenance and repair activities onTown-owned vehicles and equipment.

Work includes diagnosing and repairingroutine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues with limited supervision.The Technician II operates with increasing independence, completes assignedrepairs, and supports entry-level technicians as needed. This position requiressound mechanical knowledge, the ability to follow established procedures, andthe application of standard diagnostic practices.

This position reports to the FleetServices Supervisor. Employees may be subject to on-call or callback duringemergency situations or inclement weather.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Performs preventive maintenance androutine repair work on light-, medium-, and selected heavy-duty vehicles andequipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system issuesusing standard diagnostic methods and tools.
• Removes, repairs, and replaces components such as brakes, suspensioncomponents, batteries, starters, alternators, belts, hoses, lighting, and basicelectrical wiring.
• Performs repairs to engines, exhaust, transmission, brake, HVAC, andhydraulic systems within established skill level.
• Test drives vehicles and equipment to diagnose concerns and verify properoperation following repairs.
• Responds to road service calls and performs on-site repairs when feasible.
• Conducts North Carolina vehicle safety and emissions inspections andmaintains required documentation.
• Completes work orders accurately, documenting labor, parts, diagnostics, andcorrective actions in the fleet maintenance system.
• Identifies required parts and materials; assists with warranty verificationand cost containment efforts.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderlycondition.
• Communicates with Fleet staff and customer departments regarding repairstatus and maintenance needs.
• Assists with mentoring entry-level technicians and supporting trainingactivities as directed.
• Follows all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations includingOSHA standards and Town safety practices.
• Performs related duties as required.

WHAT SETSYOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of related automotive, fleet, or equipment maintenance experience.
• North Carolina State Inspection License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• North Carolina Class A CDL or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
• 2 ASE certifications - each ASE certification may be substituted with 20 hours of in person manufacturer specific training.

GET TO KNOW APEX

Known as "The Peak of Good Living",the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a currentpopulation of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine'sBest Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our HumanResources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - iscommitted to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with amission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizesindividual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package andhave a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Townis an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction ratingreceived in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU

• Free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more !

KEEP INMIND

Providing a safe work environment for ouremployees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully completea pre-employment drug test,post-offer functional testing (if required byposition),background verifications including references, criminal recordand driver's license check prior to employment.Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regardtoage, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, politicalaffiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.