Fleet Mechanic

Fleet MechanicThe Fleet Mechanic performs skilled diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of municipal vehicles and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This position services gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, light and heavy-duty trucks, emergency response vehicles, construction equipment, transit buses and other municipal fleet assets. The Fleet Mechanic works independently and as part of a team while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and customer service. Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $32.26 per hour or $67,100.80 annually. The City of Scottsdale Fleet department is committed to hiring and maintaining a high-performance team. In an effort to do so, we offer a competitive additional compensation program for those who have and maintain current and qualifying ASE and EVT Certifications as well as reimburse for passed qualifying ASE/EVT Certification testing. Employees can earn up to an additional $5,000 annually for certifications above and beyond what is required for the position. This program is based on budget availability each fiscal year.Please note: Be sure to check your email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations from Governmentjobs.Minimum Qualifications:Education and Experience:A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.Must possess training, education and experience equivalent to five years in diverse automotive, heavy-duty truck and equipment or transit bus mechanics and maintenance.Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.Must possess, and maintain in working condition throughout tenure, a complete set of hand and power tools in compliance with the Fleet Minimum Inventory Requirement.Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.Benefits Highlights:12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating HolidayVacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/monthSick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/monthMedical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision BenefitsCity Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement; $2,500/yearParticipation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12 % which includes a Long-Term Disability benefitSupplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457Pet InsuranceBilingual pay compensationSelection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:Fingerprinting search of the national FBI DatabaseCriminal Background screeningDrug Screen39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records CheckThe City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service View phone number on click.appcast.io) may contact HR Receptionist at View phone number on click.appcast.io.This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.