Lead Fleet Technician & Shop Leader

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

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.