FLEET TECHNICIAN II

City of Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Surprise, AZ is seeking a skilled automotive technician to perform journey-level repairs and maintenance on a wide range of vehicles and equipment. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance across light and heavy-duty fleets.

Swing shift is 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, with training and supervision of junior technicians as needed. A CDL and EPA 609 certification are required or obtained within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years journey-level experience in repair/maintenance of light/heavy-duty vehicles, OR two years plus accredited automotive or diesel training; additional education cannot substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of automotive, small equipment, and heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Assist Fleet Technicians III with fire pumpers and special apparatus equipment; mentor Fleet Technicians I on solid waste vehicles, construction equipment, bucket trucks, and other heavy-duty applications.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Troubleshooting

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive/diesel training program

Job description

This position will be scheduled for the swing shift which is 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Monday – Thursday.

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform journey-level repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of automotive, small equipment, and heavy duty trucks and equipment. Incumbents assist Fleet Technicians III with fire pumpers and special apparatus equipment; and mentor Fleet Technicians I on solid waste vehicles, construction equipment, bucket trucks, and other heavy-duty applications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED, and four years of journey level experience in the repair and maintenance of light duty/heavy duty vehicles OR two years of journey level experience in the repair and maintenance of light duty/heavy duty vehicles and 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 Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher. 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
• CDL 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.