Fleet Maintenance Technician (56957)

The Fleet Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains City vehicles and equipment to ensure all assets remain safe, reliable, and in proper working condition. This role performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of City vehicles and equipment while supporting the City's commitment to safety, efficiency, and high-quality public service.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform routine preventative maintenance including inspecting equipment, changing fluids, checking tires, and verifying that all safety-related equipment is functioning properly.
• Diagnose and perform specialized repairs on vehicles and equipment, including engines, transmissions, steering systems, suspension, electrical wiring, electric motors, snowplows, salt spreaders, and hydraulic systems.
• Utilize welding and fabrication skills to repair or create parts and equipment such as frames, floors, hitches, molding, racks, toolboxes, and other accessories.
• Maintain and track inventory of tools, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Accurately document work performed, including vehicle mileage reports, descriptions of repairs, and cost estimates.
• Participate in winter storm operations on a 24-hour call basis as required; repair vehicles and equipment and assist with snow plowing and salt spreading to ensure safe road conditions.

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, 2 personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

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Job Qualifications - Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Minimum 3 year Automotive industry experience required
• Job-relevant certification/license, vocational/technical program completion, or completion of apprenticeship preferred.
• Class A CDLwith air brake and tanker endorsement preferred, or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment required.
  • Valid driver's license required upon hire
• ASE Automobile A-Series Certifications preferred; other automotive training or certifications will be considered:
  • A-1 Engine Repair
  • A-4 Suspension & Steering
  • A-5 Brakes
  • A-6 Electrical Systems
  • A-7 Heating & Air Conditioning
  • A-8 Engine Performance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Proficiency in use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment.
• Ability to prepare and track maintenance and inspection plans.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain concentrated focus.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work, as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize routine and robust tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to work under established processes and solve problems within defined parameters.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to safely drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable.