Vehicle Technician (Heavy Truck & Equipment)
City of Saint Paul
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Job summary
The City of Saint Paul seeks a Vehicle Technician to inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, and municipal gear. You’ll work with advanced diagnostic tools to keep the City’s fleet operating safely and efficiently.
Expect a four 10-hour night shift rotation with a night differential after 6 pm, and opportunities to support a diverse fleet across departments. ASE and CDL requirements may apply based on role scope and department needs.
Qualifications
- Completion of a two-year heavy truck/heavy equipment repair program plus 3 years of related experience.
- Alternative: two-year automotive repair program plus 3 years of related experience.
- Documentation of a mechanical/repair apprenticeship plus 3 years of experience.
- Small engine/grounds/turf program plus 3 years of related maintenance experience.
- Six years of progressive maintenance/repair experience in listed equipment classes.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and multiplex systems.
- Service and maintain heavy trucks, construction and related municipal equipment.
- Document inspections, maintenance, repairs, parts usage, and labor in fleet systems.
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Job description
The City of Saint Paul Fleet Services Division is seeking a Vehicle Technician to inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, and specialized municipal equipment. Join a team of dedicated professionals who use advanced diagnostic technology and skilled mechanical expertise to keep the City's essential fleet operating safely and efficiently.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform skilled repairs and diagnostics on complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and multiplex electrical systems using advanced diagnostic equipment and software.
- Service and maintain a variety of vehicles and equipment such as heavy trucks, construction equipment, other heavy duty maintenance equipment, and related equipment and accessories such as chainsaws, mowers, and light duty trucks needed to support City services.
- Document inspections, maintenance, repairs, parts usage, and labor in electronic fleet management systems.
ASE Certification is highly valued.
For more information and essential functions, see our Vehicle Technician (Heavy Truck and Equipment) job description.
We are filling vacancies at the Fleet Services Division, 891 North Dale Street to support the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of equipment.
This vacancy shift is four 10-hour nights | Monday through Thursday | 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. to include a Night Shift Premium: +6.5% night differential pay after 6 p.m.
The eligible list created from this posting may also be used to fill vacancies in other departments as needed to include maintenance and repair of front end loaders, dump trucks, backhoes at Saint Paul Regional Water Services and on ladder trucks, fire engines, squads, and ambulances at the Saint Paul Fire Department.
- Successful completion of a two year heavy truck and/or heavy equipment repair vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing heavy trucks and/or equipment.
- Successful completion of a two year automotive repair vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) repairing automobiles, trucks, and/or heavy equipment.
- Successful completion of a documented, mechanical/repair apprenticeship program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment.
- Successful completion of a small engine or turf and grounds equipment vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes; small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment.
- Six years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes: small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license, or equivalent out-of- state driver's license.
- For positions with Fleet Services, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
- For positions with Saint Paul Fire Department, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
- For positions with Saint Paul Regional Water Services, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
- CDL holders must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and submit to DOT mandated random drug and alcohol testing after hire.
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Vehicle Mechanic
- Vehicle Technician
- Heavy Truck Mechanic
- Light Duty Mechanic
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Fleet Mechanic
- Equipment Mechanic
- Off-Road Equipment Mechanic
- Turf Equipment Mechanic
- Grounds Maintenance Mechanic
- Municipal Fleet Mechanic
- Public Works Mechanic
- Automotive Mechanic
- Diesel Mechanic
- Truck and Equipment Mechanic
- Mechanic Welder
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Truck Repair
- Fleet Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Off-Road Vehicles
- Turf Equipment
- Grounds Equipment
- Mowers
- Chainsaws
- Construction Equipment
- Municipal Equipment
- Fleet Vehicles
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnostic Troubleshooting
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Mechanical Repair
- Electrical Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Engine Repair
- Transmission Repair
- Brake Repair
- Suspension Repair
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Gasoline Engine Repair
- ASE Certification
- Diesel Technician
- Journeyman Mechanic
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$74,880.00 - $83,054.40 / Annually
55102
Full Time
On-site
26-UNSP-01574B
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (Download PDF reader), including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Trisha Freiberger at 651-266-6481
Email: trisha.fieberger@stpaul.gov
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