Fleet Technician: Diagnostics & Advanced Repairs

Jimmy Jazz; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 81,405,000 - 103,985,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 personal days and 12 sick days

Up to four weeks of vacation

Parental leave

Health insurance with 2% employee-prem

Dental insurance and vision coverage

Health Savings Account with employer $

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Employee Assistance Program

Training and professional development

Discounts on city recreation programs

City-provided uniforms

Job summary

The City of Kentwood is seeking a Fleet Services Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul the City’s fleet of vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Department.

You will work on police vehicles, fire vehicles, automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, and small engines, diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues in a hands-on environment while maintaining accurate records and supporting snow removal operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Formal coursework in vehicle maintenance.
• Two years of journey-level experience maintaining and repairing vehicles and/or heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to obtain a Michigan CDL Class A with Tanker ("N") endorsement within six months of hire.
• Ability to obtain ASE certifications in automotive, light and heavy truck repair or Michigan Motor Vehicle Mechanic certification within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of gasoline, diesel, and electric-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, specifications, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy-, medium-, and light-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform complex repairs on diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and drive axles.
• Diagnose and repair original equipment and aftermarket electrical and electronic systems.
• Install and modify electrical, lighting, computer, and radio systems in vehicles and equipment.
• Fabricate and weld parts and equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment and drive a variety of vehicles and trucks.
• Maintain shop tools and equipment.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, drawings, specifications, and technical information.
• Road-test vehicles and equipment following repairs.
• Participate in snow removal operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using automated fleet administration systems.
• Prepare written and oral reports of work performed.
• Follow safe work practices and properly use required safety equipment and PPE.
• Assist other Public Works divisions as needed.

Skills

Journeyman vehicle repair

Diagnostic skills

CDL Class A

ASE certifications

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Kentwood is seeking a Fleet Services Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul the City’s fleet of vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Department.

You will work on police vehicles, fire vehicles, automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, and small engines, diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues in a hands-on environment while maintaining accurate records and supporting snow removal operations.