Fleet Technician

City of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation leave

Sick leave and holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is recruiting for two Fleet Technicians to perform skilled tasks in servicing, repair and maintenance of automotive, construction, and specialized equipment. This role requires mechanical aptitude, diagnostic skills, and the ability to obtain necessary NC licenses within six months.

Two years of journey level experience in equipment repair and a high school diploma with specialized training are required; ASE certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey level experience in equipment repair including gasoline and/or diesel powered equipment.
• Completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other fuel powered equipment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain within six months a NC State Vehicle Safety & OBDII Emissions Inspector’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical duties repairing and maintaining gasoline and diesel powered automotive vehicles, and related equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems components, ignition systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Overhaul, repair and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials and clutches; tune up engines and fuel systems.
• Repair and replace components including brakes, wiring, lighting, and related systems.
• Retrieve, collect and distribute vehicle parts; perform on-site service calls as requested.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Wiring/ electrical diagnostics

Education

High school diploma

Specialized training in maintenance and repair of fuel-powered equipment

Tools

Diagnostic tools

OBD II knowledge

Job description

Description

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Description

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for two (2) Fleet Technicians to perform skilled tasks in the servicing, repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive, construction, and specialized equipment; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical duties involving repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered automotive vehicles, medium and light automotive, truck, trailer and construction equipment and other power driven equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on fleet vehicles, and a variety of gasoline and diesel powered maintenance and construction equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems components, ignition systems, computers, alternators, starters and batteries; diagnose, maintain, repair and recondition hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and repair front and rear drive axles, drive train components, belts, gears, chain drives and propeller shafts; replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, and clutches; tune up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and port fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems.
• Repair and replace components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches; repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors, hydraulic and air brakes.
• Identify, repair, and replace defective wiring, heating and air conditioning units and components.
• Retrieve, collect and distribute vehicle parts; perform on-site service calls as requested.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair work to light and medium equipment.
• Prepare and maintain records of automotive maintenance and repair activities performed.

Minimum Qualifications

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Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of journey level experience performing minor and major equipment repair duties including experience in the maintenance of gasoline, and/or diesel powered equipment (light and medium vehicles, equipment and trailers).

Training
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other types of fuel powered equipment.

Required
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability; possession of, or ability to obtain within six months a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety & OBDII Emissions Inspector’s license.

Preferred
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in Automobile & Light Truck or Medium-Heavy Truck. Forklift certification.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving history check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Health And Dental Insurance
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.

Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.

Sick Leave
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.

Holidays
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.

Bereavement
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.

Retirement
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.

Deferred Compensation Plans
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k) plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 4% of base salary to an eligible employee’s NC 401(k) account.

Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits
The City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Death Benefit
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.

Pay Periods / Deduction For Benefits / Direct Deposit
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.

Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.

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Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.

• I have read and complied with the above statement

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Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?

• Yes
• No

03
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayetteville\'s driving standard\'s list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.

• Yes
• No

06
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

07
How many years of experience do you have performing minor and major equipment repair duties including experience in the maintenance of gasoline, and/or diesel powered equipment (light and medium vehicles, equipment and trailers)?

• 4+ years
• 2 - 3 years
• One year or less
• None

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Briefly describe your experience performing minor and major equipment repair duties including experience in the maintenance of gasoline, and/or diesel powered equipment (light and medium vehicles, equipment and trailers). If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.

09
Have you completed specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other types of fuel powered equipment?

• Yes
• No

10
Briefly describe the specialized training you have completed in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other types of fuel powered equipment (if this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below).

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This Position Requires a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety & OBDII Emissions Inspector\'s License. From The List Below, Please Indicate The License(s) You Currently Possess

• North Carolina State Vehicle Safety Inspector
• OBDII Emissions Inspector
• None of the above

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If you do not currently possess a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety & OBDII Emission\'s Inspector license, you will be required to obtain both within six (6) months from the date of hire. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No
• Currently possess North Carolina State Vehicle Safety & OBDII Emission\'s Inspector license.

13
From the list below, please select the certification(s) you currently possess:

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile and Light Truck certification
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium-Heavy Truck certification
• Forklift
• None of the above

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This position involves exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, confined work places, and inclement weather conditions; work around light, medium, and heavy vehicle/equipment. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?

• Yes
• No

15
This position requires the ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?

• Yes
• No

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:

• Drivers License Number
• Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer
• Complete Education History (including High School)
• A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance. Example: Office Assistant 1/2011 – present The Company 123 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 [phone] Unemployed 6/2004 – 12/2010 Unemployed Student 12/2000 - 6/2004 My High School Fayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.
• I have read and understand the above statement
• Required Question