Fleet Technician

City of Madison, WI; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee benefits package

Monthly tool allowance

Access to on-site fitness room

Uniforms provided

Shift differential for second shift

Job summary

A local government agency in Wisconsin is seeking skilled Fleet Technicians to repair and maintain various automotive and construction equipment. The role requires technical expertise and offers a competitive benefits package, including a tool allowance and fitness access. Candidates with three years of relevant experience or those who have completed an accredited apprenticeship program are encouraged to apply. This full-time position will initially require training on first shift before transitioning to second shift.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the skilled repair of automotive or heavy equipment.
• Coursework in automotive mechanics or heavy equipment repair or apprenticeship.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of technical discretion.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and construction equipment.
• Provide leadership and mechanical expertise to other workers.
• Complete initial training on first shift before moving to second shift.

Skills

Skilled repair of automotive/fleet equipment

Mechanical expertise

Leadership abilities

Education

Coursework in automotive mechanics or heavy equipment repair

Completion of an accredited automotive apprenticeship program

Job description

Overview

Fleet Technicians perform highly skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of all types of automotive/fleet and construction equipment within the Fleet Service Division. The work is characterized by the high degree of complexity, independence, and technical discretion and may involve providing leadership and mechanical expertise to other workers. Given the wide range of equipment this position will work on, the initial training period will introduce you to equipment unique to the City of Madison. The work is performed under the general supervision of a foreperson and is reviewed for overall results.

Compensation and benefits

In addition to the City\'s generous employee benefits package, Fleet Technicians receive a monthly tool allowance, safety shoe allowance, are provided uniforms, and have access to the Fleet Division\'s on-site fitness room. Fleet Technicians assigned to the second shift receive a $3.00 per hour shift differential for regularly scheduled hours worked from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The current recruitment is to fill two (2) vacant positions. These are second shift positions, with the potential to move to first shift. The selected candidates will complete a two-to-three month training period on the first shift at our Nakoosa Trail site before moving to a second shift schedule.

Normal shifts are Monday through Friday, with hours from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm (second shift) or 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (first shift).

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in the skilled repair of a variety of automotive equipment or heavy equipment; AND
• Coursework in automotive mechanics or heavy equipment repair.

-OR-

• Completion of an accredited automotive apprenticeship program; AND
• Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that gained as an Automotive Maintenance Worker for the City of Madison.

Department

Fleet Service Division

Opening Date

08/11/2025

Closing Date

8/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration