Preventative Maintenance and Tire Technician

City of Raleigh Municipal Government; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 49,900 - 74,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Safety shoes

Health plans

Retirement plans

Training opportunities

Job summary

A municipal government entity in Raleigh is seeking a Preventative Maintenance and Tire Technician to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 to 3 years of automotive repair experience. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, including a yearly tool allowance, safety shoes, and opportunities for training. This is a full-time entry-level position, suitable for those ready to grow in the fleet management industry.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in automotive repair or a related field.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License required.
• Ability to obtain necessary certifications within specified time.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct NC State emissions and Safety Inspections.
• Manage shop office support tasks including data entry and customer service.

Skills

Automotive repair

Vehicle electronics

Customer service

Data entry

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency

Automotive Service Excellence Certification

Tools

Oil change tools

Emission testing equipment

Job description

Preventative Maintenance and Tire Technician

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City of Raleigh Municipal Government provided pay range

This range is provided by City of Raleigh Municipal Government. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$49,900.00/yr - $74,900.00/yr

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About You

We’re looking for detailed, high energetic people with a great work ethic. In addition to the many City of Raleigh benefits (retirement plans, plenty of leave time, affordable health plans, etc.), here at Fleet Management Operations, we offer our technicians a yearly tool allowance paid quarterly, two pairs of safety shoes, climate-controlled shops, on and off-site training and countless other benefits.

About Us

Our Fleet Management Operations team is proud to have been recognized as the #1 Fleet in the Nation in 2023 and an Elite Fleet in 2024 by GFX. We're excited to continue our success and are looking to add a talented technician to join our award-winning team. Join us for a rewarding career with outstanding opportunities, great work hours, comprehensive benefits, a team-oriented environment, and the potential to grow and expand your knowledge in the fleet management industry.

Work Locations

Central Operations Facility - 2501 North Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh

Public Works Vehicle Fleet Services Heavy Equipment Shop - 4120 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Identifies repair needs and performs skilled maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment, and/or prepares related work orders for external repairs and service
• Performs oil changes, transmission fluid services, replaces air, fuel, oil, cabin, coolant filters, wiper blades, and more
• Performs NC State emissions and Safety Inspections
• Installs decals, equipment numbers and GPS Devices on vehicles
• Transports vehicles
• Assists other technicians in various repairs
• Work may include performing light external automotive repair, body work and repair, and glass/window repair.
• Reviews repair work to ensure completeness and accurate maintenance records
• Gathers vendor information related to external repairs; determines vendors and initiates work orders; may deliver vehicles or equipment to vendors for repair work
• Performs shop office support which may include receiving calls and responding to inquiries; providing customer service; performing data entry; dispatching service; preparing reports; organizing and maintaining records, files, correspondence, parts and/or equipment

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years’ experience in automotive repair, vehicle electronics, or a related field

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• NC Safety and Emissions Inspection

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive Service Excellence Certification

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Quality Assurance
• Government Administration