Senior Fleet Equipment Technician: Diesel & Heavy Equipment

AustinTexas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 4,010,000 - 5,158,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin's Fleet Mobility Services is seeking a skilled Fleet Equipment Technician III to maintain and repair our heavy- and light-duty vehicles and trailers across multiple departments. You will perform complex engine tune-ups, diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical systems, and ensure safety and compliance with CDL requirements.

This essential role supports the city’s operations and requires strong technical knowledge and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
• Completion of an accredited automotive, diesel or related certification program may substitute for required experience up to a maximum of six (6) months. An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex gasoline and diesel engine tune-ups and overhauls.
• Repairs engines, carburetors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other complex vehicle components.
• Repairs heavy equipment specifically serviced by the service center.
• Disassembles, repairs, services, reassembles, and reinstalls vehicle accessories and systems including brakes, transmissions, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, cooling systems and radiators, air conditioning, suspension, vehicle generators, carburetors and fuel injection, starters, and pumps.
• Performs wheel alignments on heavy equipment such as crawler loaders, backhoes and bulldozers.
• Operates and uses acetylene torch to repair equipment.
• Records maintenance and service data on designated forms.
• Performs preventive maintenance, as required.

Skills

Vehicle repair knowledge

Mechanical skills

Safety practices

Reading technical manuals

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Automotive Certification

Associate degree substitute for experience

Bachelor/Advanced degree substitution for experience

Job description

The City of Austin's Fleet Mobility Services is seeking a skilled Fleet Equipment Technician III to maintain and repair our heavy- and light-duty vehicles and trailers across multiple departments. You will perform complex engine tune-ups, diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical systems, and ensure safety and compliance with CDL requirements.

This essential role supports the city’s operations and requires strong technical knowledge and problem-solving.