FLEET TECHNICIAN I

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surprise is seeking a technician to perform journey-level repairs and routine maintenance on a range of automotive and small equipment. The role also involves assisting Fleet Technicians II and III with broader repairs across diverse fleet assets.

Applicants should have either a high school diploma or GED with two years of relevant experience or completing an accredited automotive/diesel training program. A valid Arizona driver license and EPA 609 certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of automotive or heavy truck servicing, maintenance, and repair experience.
• Or completion of an accredited automotive or diesel training program at a trade school or community college.
• Additional education cannot substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of automotive and small equipment.
• Assist Fleet Technicians II and III with general repairs and maintenance.
• Work on diverse equipment and vehicles such as solid waste vehicles, construction equipment, fire apparatus, bucket trucks, and others.

Education

High school diploma or GED plus 2 years automotive/heavy truck servicing

Completion of accredited automotive/diesel training program

Tools

EPA 609 A/C Refrigerant Handler

Arizona Driver License

Job description

THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE 11:00AM - 10:00PM, MONDAY THRU THURSDAY

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform journey-level repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of automotive and small equipment; and assist Fleet Technicians II and Fleet Technicians III with general repairs and maintenance on a variety of diverse equipment and vehicles such as solid waste vehicles, construction equipment, fire apparatus, bucket trucks, and others.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED, and two years of automotive or heavy truck servicing, maintenance, and repair experience OR completion of an accredited automotive or diesel training program at a trade school or community college. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

Must have at time of hire EPA 609 A/C Refrigerant Handlers card (or obtain within 6 months of hire).

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 to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.