FLEET TECHNICIAN 1-3

Town of Paradise Valley; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Paradise Valley is seeking a skilled Fleet Technician to keep our vehicles and equipment running safely for daily operations. This role supports the Town’s mission to provide high‑quality services to a community that values limited government.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles and heavy equipment, perform preventative maintenance, coordinate fleet services, order parts, and maintain fleet records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of full-time vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance and repair, or apprenticeship substitute.
• Apprenticeship may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair/authorize warranty repairs on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on Town vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate fleet services with other Town departments.
• Locate and purchase parts; call vendors and order parts.
• Maintain computerized fleet records and inventories.
• Provide recommendations on vehicle/equipment replacement.
• Assist in preparing specifications for new vehicles and disposal.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Fleet operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ASE Certifications

Job description

The Town of Paradise Valley is looking for a skilled and dependable Fleet Technician to join our team and help keep our vehicles and equipment running safely and smoothly. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving mechanical problems, and taking pride in a job well done, this could be a great fit for you. In this position, you will play a critical role in making sure our fleet is reliable, safe, and ready to support daily operations, in support of the Town of Paradise Valley's (Town) mission to provide high-quality services to a community that values limited government.

Specifically, the Fleet Technician:

1. Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs/authorizes warranty repairs of vehicles and heavy equipment.
2. Performs preventative maintenance services on all Town vehicles and heavy equipment including but not limited to, tuning engines,replacingclutches, lights, electrical components, brakes, suspension components, tires, and other repairs as needed.
3. Coordinates fleet services with other Town departments.
4. Locates and purchases parts needed for maintenance and repairs; calls parts vendor and orders needed parts.
5. Maintains computerized fleet records (RTA) and completes activity and inventory reports.
6. Makes technical recommendations regarding vehicle and equipment replacement.
7. Analyzes replacement and equipment criteria and requests and assists in preparing specifications for new vehicles and equipment, and disposal of the vehicles.

To become the Fleet Technician, the Town requires:

A valid class D Arizona driver's license;

AND

Fleet Technician 1 ($27.38 - $36.51/hour)

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years full-time vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance and repair; or completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic may substitute for two years of the required experience.

OR

Fleet Technician 2 ($30.18 - $40.25/hour)

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 3 years full-time vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance and repair; or completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic may substitute for two years of the required experience. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• 3 of the following Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications:
• A1 – Engine Repair
• A2 – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
• A3 – Manual Drive Train & Axles
• A4 – Suspension & Steering
• A5 – Brakes
• A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems
• A7 – Heating & Air Conditioning
• A8 – Engine Performance
• A9 – Light Vehicle Diesel Engines

OR

(Senior) Fleet Technician 3 ($33.28 - $44.37/hour)

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 5 years full-time vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance and repair; or completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic may substitute for two years of the required experience. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• 5 of the following Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications:
• A1 – Engine Repair
• A2 – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
• A3 – Manual Drive Train & Axles
• A4 – Suspension & Steering
• A5 – Brakes
• A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems
• A7 – Heating & Air Conditioning
• A8 – Engine Performance
• A9 – Light Vehicle Diesel Engines

The Town of Paradise Valley is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.