Fleet Technician

City of Glendale AZ; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city fleet division as a Fleet Technician, where your mechanical expertise will keep essential vehicles and equipment in top condition. In this role, you'll perform routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of fleet equipment, from light-duty vehicles to heavy-duty machinery. With opportunities for professional growth and ASE certification incentives, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will directly impact the community. If you're passionate about mechanics and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

ASE Certification Incentive Pay Program

$200 Boot allowance

$500 tool allowance after 1st 90 days

Uniforms provided

Up to $1000 tool allowance annually

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a skilled equipment mechanic with ASE certifications.
• Knowledge of mechanical trades and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle malfunctions using tools.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diesel repair

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Welding techniques

Education

Completion of accredited automotive or diesel training program

Tools

Scan tools

Personal tools

Job description

The City of Glendale Fleet Division is proud to be recognized as No. 5 among government fleet departments in the nation.

Join our Team as a Fleet Technician. The ideal candidate performs intermediate maintenance and repair work, including routine mechanical work and minor overhauls to various fleet equipment.

Compensation and Benefits:

• ASE Certification Incentive Pay Program: $250 - $2500 annually (based on type and number of certifications)
• $200 Boot allowance - annually
• $500 tool allowance after 1st 90 days - annually
• Up to $1000 tool allowance - annually
• Uniforms provided
• Work scheduled 2nd shift Mon. - Fri. 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

This is the second of a four-level classification series of fleet technicians with progressively responsible duties:

• Fleet Mechanic
• Fleet Technician
• Fleet Journeyman Technician
• Lead Fleet Journeyman Technician

A Fleet Technician is assigned to one of the following assignments:

Automotive Assignment

• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on light-duty and medium-duty fleet equipment.
• Fleet equipment includes various types of vehicles, including police patrol, passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, motorcycles, and landscaping equipment.
• Repair and maintain all vehicle systems, including engine, transmission, driveline, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical, and HVAC.
• Performs major and minor repairs and maintenance on a variety of light-duty passenger vehicles, police patrol, medium-duty trucks, motorcycles, or landscaping equipment.

Heavy Equipment Assignment

• Repairs and preventative maintenance on various gasoline and diesel-powered heavy-duty equipment such as solid waste trucks, tractors, heavy-duty trucks, and fire apparatus.
• Repairs and maintains all vehicle systems, including engine, transmission, driveline, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical, HVAC, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs major and minor repairs and maintenance on a variety of heavy-duty gasoline and diesel equipment, solid waste trucks, construction equipment, bucket trucks, backhoe/loaders, street sweepers, and fire apparatus.

Depending on assignment, performs major and minor repairs and maintenance on a variety of light-duty passenger vehicles, police patrol, medium-duty trucks, motorcycles, or landscaping equipment.

Troubleshoots various computerized systems using scan tools and web-based systems to diagnose and execute repairs.

Performs repairs according to service manuals, schematics, and hydraulic flow charts.

May mentor other technicians.

Consults with staff to determine parts and supplies needed to conduct repairs.

Estimates the cost and time of repairs and determines the most cost-effective methods.

Test drives all applications to ensure all repairs and maintenance have been completed.

Makes emergency service calls for all disabled vehicles and equipment.

Depending on assignment, fabricates and welds minor and major projects.

Orders supplies and materials and logs them into inventory or their work order.

Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition.

Keeps work area and shop clean.

Uses and disposes of hazardous materials according to established guidelines.

Required to be on occasional standby on a rotation schedule.

Operates city vehicles.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five (5) years of experience as a skilled equipment mechanic in a specialized field of equipment repairs such as automotive repair, diesel repair, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, or industrial equipment. Completion of an accredited automotive or diesel training program at a trade school or college may substitute for two (2) years of experience. Minimum of two (2) current ASE certifications.

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of the mechanical trades, including the use and care of tools and equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures associated with mechanical maintenance work, industrial electricity, hydraulics, and heavy equipment.
• Welding and welding techniques.
• Proper use and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with established guidelines.

Ability to:

• Take direction, receive training, and develop technical skills.
• Determine and correct causes of vehicle and equipment malfunctions and defects.
• Mentor other fleet technicians.
• Interpret technical manuals and related diagrams and instructions.
• Read and comprehend Materials Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in the work environment.
• Estimate the time and cost of repairs.
• Diagnose defects in all vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting for minor or major repairs.
• Determine mechanical repair needs.
• Prepare and maintain all related records and reports.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate unsafe conditions or accidents and injuries promptly to the supervisor.
• Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Operate city vehicles.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Driver's License required.
• Required to work day or evening shifts as assigned.
• Work standby occasionally for holidays and callback shifts as needed.
• Must obtain air conditioning repair certification within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain emissions testing certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must provide personal tools.
• Some assignments will also require a Class "A" or Class "B" Commercial Driver's license required at the time of application or upon hire, and passenger, tanker, and hazardous waste endorsements are required within 60 days of hire.
• This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing.

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational

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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Work involves occasional lifting of parts and equipment up to 100 pounds, extensive walking, standing, and bending. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles; depending on area of assignment, may enter, exit, and operate vehicles which require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Exposure to seasonal weather conditions, exhaust fumes, chemical fumes, high noise levels, residential and commercial waste, acid, oil, grease and hazardous materials and equipment. Hazards may be reduced through the exercise of safety precautions. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles.

Other Necessary Requirements

Reporting Relationship(s)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt