Fleet Technician I (54791)

Wentzville, MO; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wentzville invites applications for a full-time Fleet Technician position in the Public Works Fleet team. The role includes maintaining and repairing a variety of municipal automotive and construction equipment, ensuring compliance with city policies, and providing excellent service to community members. Candidates are expected to have relevant experience, the ability to operate specialized equipment, and a commitment to safety and quality service.

Benefits

Health benefits

Vision and dental insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid holidays and personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Discounted recreation center membership

Qualifications

• Prior relevant experience in fleet repair required.
• Certifications preferred, ability to obtain within 180 days.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks on city vehicles.
• Manage repairs and maintain records for equipment.
• Respond to remote service calls during winter and emergencies.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Class A CDL with air brake endorsement

Forklift Operator Certification

ASE Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: City of Wentzville - Public Works - Wentzville, MO

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $27.29 - $28.85 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Automotive & Fleet Maintenance

Description

The City of Wentzville is seeking candidates interested in joining our Public Works, Fleet team. Wentzville is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Come grow with us!

Under direct supervision, the Fleet Technician performs entry-level automotive work, maintaining and repairing City automotive, maintenance and construction equipment.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide respectful, professional, positive service in all interactions between co-workers, internal external customers, community members, and the public at large.
• Maintain a positive and productive environment, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the City, Department and Division.
• Performs general and routine maintenance tasks on automotive, maintenance and construction equipment
• Repairs and replaces tires.
• Fabricates various parts.
• Transports vehicles and parts.
• Keeps records of repairs, conditions and mileage of vehicles and equipment
• Responds to remote service calls
• Removes, disposes, or recycles waste products.
• Operates a variety of motorized, power, and hand-powered machines and equipment.
• Perform Winter Storm operations on a 24-hour call basis. Repair trucks and equipment, plow snow and spread salt as needed.
• Mandatory participation in on-call rotation with emergency and urgent condition response time of 30 minutes or less.
• Clean and maintain the shop area, sweeping, hauling debris and trash.
• Perform the job safely and in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all departmental and organizational processes, policies, and procedures required to meet operational targets.
• Provide updates as required on task progress.

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, five personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications – Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Prior relevant experience in the fleet repair industry or related field required.
• Certifications are preferred, or the ability to obtain them within 180 days of employment is required.
• Class A CDL with air brake endorsement
• Forklift Operator
• Chemical Spill Response
• One year of heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• ASE certification preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work, as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize routine and robust tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to work under established processes and solve problems within defined parameters. Basic knowledge in the use of general computer programs and applications, including email and mobile apps
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to safely drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.