Fleet Technician - Espanola

Job Title

This journey-level classification is responsible for independently performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and routine to difficult repairs on District vehicles and equipment. Incumbent may fabricate tools not readily available, diagnose and repair engines, manual transmissions, differentials and more perform more complicated repairs. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic tests and repairs of vehicles and mechanical equipment; performs automotive and mechanical troubleshooting and analysis of malfunctions using various technical and computerized testing and calibration equipment including diagnostic computers, scanners, scopes, battery checker, pneumatic equipment, and drill press as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation of District motor vehicles.
• Inspects malfunctioning vehicles and equipment; determines source of problem and makes necessary repairs and adjustments to automobiles, trucks, vans, and various light and heavy transit fleet, wheelchair lifts, and skid steer loaders.
• Disassembles and repairs engines, automatic and manual transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials; repairs or replaces oil and air filters, fuel pumps, and other necessary parts; adjusts brakes and any other necessary adjustable components or pieces.
• Performs preventative maintenance and makes repairs to vehicles; maintains internal combustion (i.e., gas and diesel) engines, battery electric vehicles, transmissions, differentials, air and hydraulic systems including turbo and super charger systems), electrical, computerized control systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, suspensions, brakes, tires, and exhaust; performs emergency field repairs and service; drives heavy equipment for mechanical testing purposes; repairs mobile systems; inspects seat belts and wheelchair tie downs on transit busses.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair, or replacement; performs general vehicle inspection and certification; performs state emissions testing; checks and maintains service schedules consistent with manufacturer specifications.
• Services and replaces equipment parts such as radiators, generators, electrical system components, brakes, and clutches, as required; assists in the minor repair of body damage, brake drums, and rotors.
• Fabricates tools, equipment, and parts not readily available; performs metal fabrication, welding, cutting, and design of necessary equipment.
• Performs routine administrative duties; periodically inventories maintenance supplies and equipment and investigates new and improved maintenance processes; assists in establishing repair priorities.
• Performs general recordkeeping; records completed maintenance tasks on work orders; uses a computer terminal for data entry, inquiries, and modification.
• Safely operates electrical and air powered tools, pipe fitting, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical tools, snow removal equipment, and/or other equipment as assigned; handles hazardous materials safely; conforms to all safety regulations and practices.
• Performs road calls and makes repairs including tire and wheel assembly replacement, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education :

• Fleet Technician: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by two (2) years of further specialized technical or vocational training related to duties above.

Experience:

• Fleet Technician: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible skilled experience in automotive/fleet maintenance work, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Depending on area of assignment, possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid State of New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A or B) with multi-passenger "P" endorsement and airbrake certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of employment, a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification H8 for Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI) of transit buses.