Fleet Technician

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a motivated Fleet Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of vehicles and equipment. This role offers growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including performance bonuses for certifications. The successful candidate will be a part of a committed team ensuring the city's fleet operates efficiently.

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation Accrual of 10.3 hours/month

Sick Leave Accrual of 8 hours/month

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement of $2,500/year

Participation in retirement plans

Bilingual pay compensation

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in automotive/heavy truck environment or equivalent training.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and comply with Fleet Inventory Requirements.
• Capable of performing maintenance on a variety of gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel powered equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and light repairs on automotive and heavy equipment.
• Assist higher grade Fleet Mechanics while learning.
• Diagnose and repair various systems in vehicles.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Repair Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

This classification performs maintenance and light repairs on a wide variety of automotive and heavy equipment. The incumbent assists Fleet Mechanics and Fleet Mechanic Seniors while performing a variety of general repairs and maintenance on widely diverse equipment and vehicles.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $26.02 per hour.
The City of Scottsdale Fleet department is committed to hiring and maintaining a high-performance team. In an effort to do so, we offer a competitive additional compensation program for those who have and maintain current and qualifying ASE and EVT Certifications as well as reimburse for passed qualifying ASE/EVT Certification testing. Employees can earn up to an additional $5,000 annually for certifications above and beyond what is required for the position. This program is based on budget availability each fiscal year.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Must have two years’ experience in an automotive/heavy truck environment or completion of a recognized accredited automotive or diesel training program at a trade school or community college.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess, and maintain in working condition throughout tenure, a complete set of hand and power tools in compliance with the Fleet Minimum Inventory Requirement.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Performs, Preventative Maintenance Service, checks and replaces belts, hoses, lights, tires and other remove/replace operations.
• Assists and learns from higher grade Fleet Mechanics.
• Under direct supervision:
  • Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear.
  • Adjusts air and hydraulic brakes.
  • Repairs front ends.
  • Maintains and repairs hydraulic systems.
• Mentored by higher level mechanics, shows increasing ability to:
  • Diagnoses and repairs a variety of issues in multiple systems.
  • Performs general repairs and maintenance on a variety of gasoline, diesel, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and alternative fuel powered equipment such as solid waste trucks, construction equipment, bucket trucks, backhoe/loaders, street sweepers, police patrol vehicles, light duty vehicles, and other equipment.
• Uses a computer for Fleet operations and as a reference source.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to help diagnose and test repairs.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates a variety of equipment and machinery requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movements.
• Lifts and moves up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Works in cramped or confined spaces, climbs up and down ladders, reaches overhead and bends or stoops continually.
• Visual and manual dexterity to service equipment.
• Work evening, nights, and/or weekends and/or a modified workweek.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at [phone]. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at [phone].

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.