Senior Diesel Technician — Fire Apparatus & Municipal Fleet

City of Charlotte; Sweden (ME); On-site; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot reimbursement

Safety glasses

Tool reimbursement

Shift differential

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking a Senior Diesel Technician to join the Fleet Management Division. The role supports fire apparatus and related equipment, performing diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on complex diesel engines and electrical systems.

The technician will participate in a 4-week on-call rotation and may require travel for training. We offer modern facilities, diagnostic tools, OEM software access, uniforms, boot and safety glass reimbursements, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles and fire equipment.
• Experience with diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Relevant ASE or industry training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily evaluation, inspection, diagnosis and repair of front-line fire apparatus and equipment.
• Operate fleet maintenance software and document work performed.
• Communicate repairs and timelines to fleet operations and customers.
• Maintain safety procedures and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

EVT certified

Team collaboration

Diagnostics

Safety procedures

Education

Technical degree/certification

Tools

OEM software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

The City of Charlotte is seeking a Senior Diesel Technician to join the Fleet Management Division. The role supports fire apparatus and related equipment, performing diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on complex diesel engines and electrical systems.

The technician will participate in a 4-week on-call rotation and may require travel for training. We offer modern facilities, diagnostic tools, OEM software access, uniforms, boot and safety glass reimbursements, and a comprehensive benefits