FT Fleet Technician - DPS

Beverly; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Beverly is seeking a Fleet Technician to perform daily operations and scheduled maintenance on municipal vehicles and equipment, including heavy equipment, emergency response vehicles, and trailers. The role supports fire apparatus maintenance and participates in storm response and special events.

Supervision comes from the Fleet Superintendent, with potential to mentor seasonal staff. Strong recordkeeping, safety, and coordination with divisions are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with advanced vocational/technical training in automotive mechanics.
• 3–5 years of experience as a mechanic in a fleet environment with heavy equipment.
• Computer literacy is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, oversee, guide, and train new employees, cooperative students, or seasonal staff.
• Prioritize assignments and implement workplans.
• Execute maintenance schedules and projects.
• Maintain accurate records of work progress and completed tasks.
• Provide a clean and well-organized work environment.
• Assist in cost estimates and inventory management.
• Interact with the public as needed.
• Perform maintenance on municipal vehicles, heavy equipment, and related assets.
• Support maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma + automotive tech training

Job description

Employment Opportunities

City of Beverly is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At the City of Beverly, we embrace building a more diverse workforce. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and City of Beverly policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact City of Beverly, Human Resources Department.

Title: Fleet Technician Direct Report: Fleet Superintendent Department: Public Services - Fleet Grade: 10 Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Bargaining Unit: AFSCME, Local 111 - Laborers

Summary

This role is responsible for performing daily operations, as well as seasonal and annual maintenance tasks for all municipal vehicles and equipment. Maintains municipal vehicles, heavy equipment, passenger vans, emergency response vehicles, small motors, generators, boats and trailers, excluding School Transportation passenger vans and buses. This role supports the maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment. Furthermore, This role implements the work plan associated with special events and actively engages in storm and ice events. Additional duties may be assigned.

Supervision

Supervision Scope: This role involves a range of diverse and significant responsibilities that necessitate a deep understanding of division operations, along with the ability to apply sound judgment and take initiative, especially in circumstances that lack clear guidelines or established protocols.

Supervision Received: Operates under the direct guidance of the Fire Apparatus Crew Leader / Fleet Crew Leader and/or Fleet Superintendent, adhering to all applicable rules, regulations, and policies. Responsibilities involve the capability to execute operations, complete tasks independently, and adhere to schedules.

Supervision Given: May mentor, oversee, guide, and train new employees, cooperative students, or seasonal staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• May mentor, oversee, guide, and train new employees, cooperative students, or seasonal staff.

Administrative Operations

• Prioritize assignments and implement workplans.
• Execute maintenance schedules.
• Assist in the development, planning, scheduling, and execution of projects.
• Maintain accurate records of work progress and completed tasks.
• Provide a clean and well-organized work environment.
• Assists in preparation cost estimates.
• Conduct inventory and order materials and supplies.
• Interacts with the general public as needed.

Equipment & Fleet Management

• Performs maintenance on municipal vehicles, heavy equipment, passenger vans, emergency response vehicles, small motors, including boats and trailers, excluding School Transportation passenger vans and buses.
• Supports the maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.
• Ensure proper usage and storage of tools, fleet and equipment.
• Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment, including commercial trucks.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment.

Facilities & Grounds Maintenance

• Assists in the maintenance of the fuel facility.
• Performs the maintenance on emergency generators.
• Properly manages waste oil and fluids disposal.

Enforcement, Compliance & Safety

• Maintain comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Stay updated with industry standards and best practices.
• Enforce safety practices including work zone safety, vehicle lift safety and confined space entry.
• Ensure use of proper protective clothing and equipment.

Special Projects, Events & Emergency Response

• Performs special projects, including welding and fabrication, painting and restoration.
• Coordinates towing response.
• Assist in event setup and logistics.
• Understand and execute associated emergency response plans.
• Provide support for emergency response.

Winter Operations Management

• Ensure the readiness of equipment.
• Order vehicle and equipment supplies.

Additional Duties

• Perform or assist with special projects and other duties as required, directed or as situations dictate.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent plus advanced vocational/technical school education specializing in automotive mechanics plus three to five (3-5) years of experience working as a mechanic in a fleet environment with heavy equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience are required. Computer literacy is highly desired.

Special Requirements

• Valid Class B Commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement or the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License within the first 6 months of employment.
• Valid Class 1C and 2B Massachusetts Hoisting License is required.
• ASE Certified Mechanic is desirable.
• Ownership of mechanical hand tools required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification within 90 days of being hired unless such deadline is extended.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Capability to train and mentor new employees, cooperative students, and seasonal staff.
• Ability to perform and execute daily operations balancing routine and emergent tasks.
• Basic skills in computer use.
• Demonstrated ability in administrative support including scheduling, inventory control, and cost estimation.
• Practical understanding of municipal organizations, departmental coordination, and municipally operated assets.
• Strong competency in coordination with divisions, contractors, inspectors, vendors, utilities, and the public.
• In-depth experience with municipal vehicles, heavy equipment, emergency response vehicles, fire apparatus, small motors, generators, boats, trailers, and automotive mechanics.
• Applied knowledge of emergency generator maintenance, fuel facility operations, and fuel management.
• Functional knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, environmental practices, and safety codes.
• Ability to respond to weather events and unforeseen situations.
• Ability to perform physical labor.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Ability to maintain quality control through inspection protocols and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to make sound decisions and use appropriate judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, initiative, and basic problem-solving skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment, practices, procedures, and materials of the trade.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception are required. The employee must be able to communicate effectively, as well as hear and smell. Additionally, the role necessitates occasionally sitting, and frequent activities such as standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching with hands and arms. Frequently the employee is required to be able to lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and rarely over 100 pounds. This position requires the ability to operate commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, and a variety of power, and manual tools.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee regularly interacts with the public, vendors, contractors, various City divisions and departments, and seldomly with local elected officials and State agencies. Contact is in person, in writing and by phone.

Work is performed in an environment that ranges from moderate to very high noise levels.

The employee may have access to confidential information pertinent to the Department.

The job involves working in indoor and outdoor environments, often at significant heights, sub-surface or underground and in hazardous conditions, including exposure to toxic or corrosive substances, fumes, and airborne particles. Employees may face extreme temperatures unrelated to weather, operate near moving machinery, encounter electrical hazards, and experience vibrations.

Errors could result in personal injury/loss, delays or loss of service, monetary loss, injuries to other employees, environmental impacts, damage to buildings and/or equipment, and legal ramifications.

Salary Range: $32.6924 to $34.0131 per hour / commensurate with experience / based on CBA wage agreement

Posted September 28, 2026 1:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files DPS FT Fleet Technician Sept26 (PDF)