Lead Fleet Technician

NAFA Fleet Management Association; St. Charles, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement pension plan (IMRF)

Job summary

The City of St. Charles is seeking a skilled fleet technician to lead a busy shop, perform maintenance and repairs on gasoline and diesel vehicles, and keep essential operations running smoothly.

Under the Division Manager, you will coordinate workflow, prioritize repairs with department liaisons, schedule work, and guide technicians. You may serve as acting division manager when needed and respond to emergencies as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of fleet maintenance experience.
• Formal training in maintenance of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Strong math skills; able to work with diverse stakeholders.
• On-call 24/7 with 60-minute response time.
• CDL-A or ability to obtain within 6 months; in-house training available.
• Must pass background checks, physical, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate daily shop activities and workflow.
• Communicate with department staff to prioritize repairs.
• Schedule and assign repair work to Fleet Technicians.
• Direct technicians during emergency calls and rapid responses.
• Ensure timely repair and return to service.
• Provide technical guidance and instruction to staff.
• Serve as acting division manager when required.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diagnostics

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL-A

ASE certification

EVT certification

Job 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 of St. Charles'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.

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.

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.

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.