Diesel Technician

Diesel Technician

Do you have a knack for fixing things and a passion for keeping fleets running like clockwork? Are you ready to step into a role where your skills and expertise will make a real impact? If so, we want you on our team! We're looking for a Diesel Technician to join the Fleet Management Operations team and help us keep our heavy and light-duty vehicles and equipment in top shape! Here at Fleet Management Operations, we take great pride in our fleet and the work required to maintain it. We have a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, and we're looking for an experienced, hands-on professional to ensure that everything keeps running smoothly. If you're ready to put your expertise to work while making a real difference, this is the place for you!

Our team is looking for someone who is willing to learn new technologies and apply them on a routine basis. Engage in activities other than vehicle maintenance which may include shop operations, facility maintenance, storm water maintenance and fuel system maintenance. While also being able to complete job related and/or safety trainings such as but not limited to lock out/tag out, confined space entry, ladder safety, CPR, respirator and emergency evacuation training.

We're a nationally recognized division within the Engineering Services Department, responsible for maintaining over 4,700 fleet assets—from police cars and trash trucks to mowers and heavy equipment. Our team of 81 professionals includes technicians, parts staff, supervisors, and more—all working together to deliver top-tier service, innovation, and reliability. We take pride in our work, support one another, and lead the way in fleet excellence across North Carolina and beyond. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, we'd love to have you on board!

Work Hours:

There are multiple shifts available for this role, depending on location:

• Monday - Friday; 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
• Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Diagnoses, repairs, services, and maintains heavy and light duty vehicles and equipment; determines need for repair or replacement of components; determines in-house serviceability or need for external vendor repair; replace tires; repairs or rebuilds hydraulic valves, wiring systems, brakes, suspension, electrical systems, and/or performs specialty equipment repair work; performs road calls for field equipment repairs
• May serve as lead worker assigning work and monitoring work completion
• Performs preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment; prepares and maintains maintenance schedules; inspects and tests maintenance and repair work to ensure quality levels and completion
• Generates and tracks work orders; monitors service time and expedites repairs as needed; documents work activities; enters system data noting labor and supplies used
• Assists with operation of shop and completion of related paperwork; communicates with customers regarding vehicle and equipment issues; provides supervisory coverage when needed
• May assist in preparing annual budget by preparing equipment specifications, reviewing vendors, and making recommendations
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

6 months+ training beyond High School in Automotive Repair or related field; 3 to 5 years' experience in automotive repair, vehicle electronics, or a related field OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handler's Certification (EPA Section 609), or the ability to obtain within 120 days of hire
• NC State Safety and Emission Inspector's License, or the ability to obtain within 120 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive Service Excellence certifications

Additional Information

Knowledge Of:

• Vehicle and related equipment maintenance principles and methods
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work
• Fleet operations analysis and implementation of improvements
• Development and enforcement of policies and procedures
• Customer service principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Business math computations
• Filing and record-keeping principles
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations (based on assignment)
• Modern office technology

Skill In:

• Diagnosing, assessing, and evaluating vehicle maintenance and repair needs
• Coordination of deadlines and prioritization of work demands
• Training and coaching of staff
• Vehicle/equipment inspections and identification of issues related to function or safety
• Original research and compilation/assemblage of data
• Organization of tasks, meeting deadlines, and prioritization of competing demands
• Providing directions to others in order to meet standards
• Proofreading and error correction
• Maintenance and updates of data and documentation
• Comprehension of reference books and manuals
• Organization and maintenance of records and files
• Operation of assigned tools and equipment
• Interpretation and application of laws, codes, regulations, and standards
• Providing customer service
• Utilization of computers and relevant software applications
• Communications and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information

Ability To:

• Ensure a safe work environment
• Maintain operational vehicles and perform quality control
• Solve technical problems
• Maintain and organize files, shop computer databases and paperwork
• Perform automotive, police and emergency equipment servicing and repairs

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort: Very Heavy : Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, street environment, vehicle, or in a shop environment. Employees may occasionally work in an office or similar indoor environment.

Work Exposures: There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts. Employees may occasionally be exposed to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, and loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction).

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.