Senior Fleet Maintenance Specialist

Durhamnc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city department dedicated to innovation and sustainability as a Senior Fleet Maintenance Specialist. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while advancing your career in a recognized Fleet Management Department. You'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles and equipment, ensuring safety and operational compliance. With a focus on both mechanical skills and customer service, this position is critical to emergency operations and offers a range of benefits, including health insurance and paid leave. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills to match, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Military leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in auto mechanics or 7 years with a high school diploma.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Performing diagnostic troubleshooting and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicles

Repairing equipment

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

Associate degree in auto mechanics/repair

High school diploma

Tools

Diagnostic software

Welding equipment

Forklift

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Fleet Maintenance Specialist role at City of Durham.

Position Description:

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham.

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Our Fleet Management Department is nationally recognized for innovative practices. We seek exceptional individuals to join our team. If innovation and sustainability matter to you, bring your skills to Durham!

Workdays/Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

The role involves repairing and maintaining equipment, vehicles, and related systems, including diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling construction equipment, trucks, fire apparatus, and more. Responsibilities also include welding, fabricating parts, operating equipment, performing tests and inspections, preventative maintenance, data entry, and responding to emergency calls.

Incumbents working on fire equipment perform specialized diagnostics and repairs, including electric troubleshooting and on-call support.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various vehicles and equipment.
• Overhauling engines, rebuilding transmissions, troubleshooting electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Performing diagnostic troubleshooting using computer diagnostics.
• Coordinating with vendors and agencies for service schedules and compliance.
• Customer service, responding to inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
• Inventory management, including parts tracking and ordering.
• Documenting maintenance operations and maintaining records.
• Performing skilled mechanical maintenance on diverse vehicles and systems.
• Welding, fabricating, and utilizing diagnostic software.
• Ensuring safety and operational compliance.
• Performing additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Associate degree in auto mechanics/repair, diesel tech, or related field with 3 years of experience, OR high school diploma with 7 years of experience.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory record.
• North Carolina Inspection/Emissions License or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• EPA 609 Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Forklift Operator's License or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• This position is critical to emergency operations and requires reporting to work during emergencies.

Preferred Skills:

• ASE certification, NC State Inspectors License, welding experience, OEM diagnostic skills, and 3+ years heavy-duty truck or automotive experience.
• Willingness to learn and engage in activities beyond vehicle maintenance, including safety training.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and military leave.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans, disability insurance, and other perks.

Additional benefits are available for part-time employees, including retirement and health plans.