Fleet Technician - Apprentice / Technician / Senior Technician / Master Technician

City of Grand Prairie, TX; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Fleet department at the City of Grand Prairie as a Fleet Technician, where you will perform essential maintenance and repairs on a range of city vehicles. This position offers an opportunity for career growth from Apprentice to Master Technician, ensuring skill development at every level. The city prides itself on providing excellent employment benefits and being part of a recognized fleet team.

Benefits

Full range of employment benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess EPA 609 certification within 30 days.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on city vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair various types of vehicles.
• Order necessary parts for repairs and maintain a clean shop.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Diagnostics

Repair

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Technical or Trade School

Job description

Closing Date : 8 / 1 / 2025 3 : 00 PM Central

Job Summary

Job Summary

Do you have a passion for repairing and maintaining vehicles, and in search of a platform to advance your career? Perhaps you're a skilled and motivated mechanic / technician aiming to further expand your expertise. In both scenarios, the Fleet department could be the destination for you!

How it Works

The Fleet positions within the City encompass a career ladder that spans from Apprentice roles to Fleet Tech, Senior and Master tiers, fostering development at every step. This framework encourages growth at each phase, allowing individuals to move up in their career while expanding their knowledge and expertise.

Why You Should Work With Us

Be a part of our ASE Blue Seal staff. Recent recognition we've received include : Ranked #18 Leading Fleet in the U.S. and Canada by Government Fleet Magazine and #38 Leading Fleet by National Association of Fleet Administrators. We are always pushing to be the best and to develop our team members. Moreover, the City offers remarkable employment perks and benefits!

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

This position has responsibilities that require exerting up to 100 pounds on occasion.

• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment owned or leased by the City to include; motorcycles, police vehicles, emergency vehicles, tractors, excavators, loaders, etc.

Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs vehicles and equipment to include; auto / light truck, medium / heavy duty, construction equipment, and trailers

Diagnoses, disassembles, inspects, and repairs or replaces systems including; air and hydraulic brakes, cooling systems, drive lines, gasoline and diesel engines, HVAC, advance hydraulics, electrical, steering and suspension, and transmissions.

Order necessary part(s) as needed for complete the job(s) assigned to ensure the division can efficiently respond to the Cities needs.

Maintain a clean and orderly fleet shop.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Certifications Requirements

Pay Range : $17.82-$23.49 per hour

• Education : Some High School required; High School Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent preferred.

Experience : No experience necessary.

Licenses : Valid Texas class C driver's license. May be required to obtain a Class B CDL during the first nine months of employment.

Certifications Required : Must possess and maintain all the following : EPA 609 certification within 30 days; State Vehicle Inspection Certification within 30 days; and Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification within one year of employment.

Pay Range : $17.82-25.47 per hour

• Education : High School Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent.

Experience : Two (2) years of experience working with fleet equipment.

Licenses : Valid Texas class C driver's license. May be required to obtain a class B CDL within 9 months from assignment.

Certifications Required : Must possess and maintain all of the following : EPA 609 certification within 30 days; State Vehicle Inspection Certification within 30 days; and one (1) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in either med / heavy or automobile and light truck must be obtained within one year of employment.

Pay Range : $19.08-$30.03 per hour

• Education : High School Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent.

Experience : Three (3) years of experience in maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles or equipment.

Licenses : Valid Texas class C driver's license. May be required to obtain a class B CDL within 9 months from assignment.

Certifications Required : Must possess and maintain all of the following : EPA 609 certification within 30 days; State Vehicle Inspection Certification within 30 days; and four (4) Automobile or Med / Heavy Truck Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in either med / heavy or light equipment upon hire.

Pay Range : $20.80-$32.72 per hour

• Education : High School Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent.

Experience : Five (5) years vehicle or heavy equipment mechanical repair experience.

Licenses : Valid Texas class C driver's license. May be required to obtain a class B CDL within 9 months from assignment.

Certifications Required : Must possess and maintain all of the following : EPA 609 certification within 30 days; State Vehicle Inspection Certification upon hire; and Master status in either automotive / light truck or medium-heavy truck upon hire.

The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• High School Diploma / GED
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

This position will hire based on experience and qualifications. You understand that if you are selected for hire that you will be required to read and sign the job description based on the position selected for; Fleet Technician Apprentice, Fleet Technician, Senior Fleet Technician, or Master Fleet Technician?

Do you possess, or can you obtain a State of Texas Vehicle Inspection license?

Do you possess, or can you obtain a State of Texas Class B CDL driver's license with air brake endorsement within 9 months from date of hire?

Do you have any experience in specialized equipment such as construction equipment or diesel repair?

Are you able to provide your own general mechanic hand tools to perform the job?

How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have repairing light duty and / or heavy duty equipment and vehicles?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 2 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

Indicate how many Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications you presently have in Automotive, Heavy Truck or other?

• None
• Master

List the ASE certifications you presently have and attach current ASE status letter available from http : / / my.ase.com or provide your ASE number for verification.

Do you hold any other automotive / light truck or medium / heavy duty certifications that may be relevant?

List Driver License class and ALL endorsements and restrictions on license :

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Fleet Technician • Grand Prairie, TX, US