Lead Fleet Technician

City of St. Charles, MO; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement pension

Job summary

City of St. Charles seeks an experienced fleet technician with leadership skills to coordinate a busy shop and keep essential City vehicles and equipment in service.

This hands-on role requires technical expertise and the ability to guide a team, respond to emergencies, and manage priorities. You will oversee maintenance for a diverse fleet—from cars and public works equipment to police and fire vehicles—while coordinating with department staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in fleet maintenance.
• Formal training in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Strong fundamental math skills.
• Able to work effectively with coworkers, department representatives, vendors, and the public.
• On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, reporting no later than 60 minutes of the call-in.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License or acquire within six months of hire (in‑house training available).
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions and lift to 87 pounds.
• ASE certification and EVT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate daily activities and workflow on the fleet shop floor.
• Communicate with department staff liaisons to understand needs and prioritize repairs.
• Schedule and assign repair and maintenance work to Fleet Technicians.
• Direct technicians to emergency calls and coordinate timely responses.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are repaired efficiently and returned to service quickly.
• Perform related administrative duties, record keeping, and coordination activities.
• Provide technical guidance and instruction to fleet technicians.
• Serve as acting division manager when assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical expertise

Communication

Math skills

On-call availability

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal training in maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel vehicles

Tools

ASE certification

EVT certification

Job description

Value Proposition

Through our work at St. Charles, we are able to shape a community while bringing meaning and purpose to our own life. At the heart of our work is service to others, ensuring the health, safety, and connection of those who live, work, and visit St. Charles. Our important work is recognized through above‑market compensation and a rich benefit package.

Value Proposition

Through our work at St. Charles, we are able to shape a community while bringing meaning and purpose to our own life. At the heart of our work is service to others, ensuring the health, safety, and connection of those who live, work, and visit St. Charles. Our important work is recognized through above‑market compensation and a rich benefit package.

Description

Are you an experienced fleet technician who takes pride in keeping essential vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and ready for service? Do you have the technical expertise and leadership skills to coordinate a busy fleet shop and respond when the unexpected happens? This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for the efficient maintenance and repair of the City’s diverse fleets from automobiles and public works equipment to police and fire vehicles and specialized equipment. To see what it is like to work for the City of St. Charles check out our YouTube Channel.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision of the Division Manager, keep critical City operations moving by:

• Performing skilled maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinating daily activities and workflow on the fleet shop floor.
• Communicating with department staff liaisons to understand needs and prioritize repairs.
• Scheduling and assigning repair and maintenance work to Fleet Technicians.
• Directing technicians to emergency calls and coordinating timely responses when needed.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are repaired efficiently and returned to service quickly.
• Performing related administrative duties, record keeping, and coordination activities.
• Providing technical guidance and instruction to fleet technicians.
• Serving as acting division manager when assigned and when operational needs require.

Qualifications

A dependable, technically skilled professional who can combine strong mechanical expertise with leadership, organization, and excellent communication. Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in fleet maintenance.
• Formal training in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Strong fundamental math skills.
• Able to work effectively with coworkers, department representatives, vendors, and the public.
• On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, reporting no later than 60 minutes of the call-in.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License or acquire within six months of hire (in‑house training available).
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions and lift to 87 pounds.
• ASE certification and EVT certification preferred.
• If selected, successful completion of a background investigation (including fingerprinting), physical, functional capacity evaluation and drug screen are required. CDL holders will be run through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Clearinghouse pre‑employment.

Supplemental Information

Salary and Benefits - $38.31 - $51.08 per hour per the Teamster's Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting pay commensurate with experience. Competitive package of benefits to include medical, dental, prescription, vision, wellness incentives, life insurance, retirement pension plan with Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, retirement savings options, and much more!

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of St. Charles offers a comprehensive benefit package for employees. For more detailed information, please go to www.stcharlesil.gov.

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Do you currently hold a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question