Fleet Services Technician - Swing Shift

City of Salem; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city organization as a Fleet Services Technician, where your mechanical expertise will help maintain essential municipal vehicles. This role offers a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including medical coverage, paid vacation, and a comprehensive retirement plan. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing various systems on city vehicles, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment. If you're a hands-on problem solver with a passion for mechanics, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in your community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Competitive pay

Employer-paid PERS contribution

Tuition reimbursement for ASE/EVT certifications

Tool allowance

Employee wellness program

Employee assistance program

Health care flexible spending accounts

Extra pay for swing shift work

Qualifications

• Must have Oregon Commercial Driver Class A license or ability to obtain.
• Two years specialized training and three years experience in repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on city vehicles.
• Document all services and repairs in a computerized system.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems repair

Hydraulic systems repair

Education

Specialized training in automotive systems

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Fleet management computer system

Job description

JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM! - City of Salem Fleet Services Division was recently ranked #3 in the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas!

Make an impact:
Are you a safety-focused, hands-on problem solver with a strong mechanical background? Do you have experience working on cars, trucks, tractors, or heavy equipment and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If you're looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including a comprehensive retirement plan, we invite you to apply for the Fleet Services Technician - Swing Shift with the City of Salem!

The City of Salem Fleet Services Division is responsible for providing comprehensive mechanical maintenance and repair services for a wide range of municipal vehicles and equipment. This includes police vehicles, fire apparatus, heavy-duty trucks, construction machinery, and grounds maintenance equipment such as riding lawn mowers.

What you will do:
The Fleet Services Technician - Swing Shift plays a vital role in keeping essential city operations running smoothly. This is a journey-level position that focuses on diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems of equipment and vehicles with gas, diesel, and air-cooled engines. Work responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, conducting general and emergency repairs both in the shop and in the field, accurately documenting all services and repairs in a computerized maintenance system, and contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Extra pay up to 15% for incentives
• Tuition reimbursement for ASE/EVT certifications
• Tool allowance provided
• Additional 3% pay for swing shift work
• Position schedule is (four 10's) swing shift, Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check, drug test (including marijuana), and physical exam.
• Must have an Oregon Commercial Driver Class A license, or the ability to obtain within 6 months from date of hire and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Two (2) years of specialized training in automotive and/or heavy equipment systems repair at an accredited trade school or college, and three (3) years of experience in vehicle and/or equipment preventative maintenance and repair, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must pass criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System clearance within 30 days of hire (clearance must be maintained throughout employment)
• Possession of other certificates, registrations and/or licenses mandated by law.
• Must have, or the ability to obtain, at least five (5) specific A.S.E. certifications within 12 months from date of hire, and a total of eight ASE or EVT certifications within 18 months from date of hire.
• Must possess own hand tools sufficient to perform the duties of the position (specialty tools will be provided by the City).
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

Preferred Qualifications (Not required to apply):
What are the preferred experience, knowledge, training, skills, and/or educations:

• EVT Fire Apparatus Certifications.
• EVT Master Fire Apparatus and/or ASE Master Certification in Automotive or Heavy Truck highly desired.
• Use of electronic diagnostic equipment and software.
• Use of fleet management computer system.
• ACommercial Driver Class A license preferred or have the ability to obtain within 6 months from date of hire.

Selection Plan(This timeline is tentative and could be subject to change as needed):
Recruitment will close May 19, 2025
Application review will be on May 20, 2025
Interviews will planned for the week of May 26, 2025 – May 30, 2025
Anticipated Start date: June 16, 2025

About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends acrossto counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.

The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for theFleet Svc Technician.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.

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