Fleet Technician

Fleet Mechanic

This is a skilled mechanical and technical position in the Department of Public Works, Office of Fleet Management. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, overhauling and maintaining a wide variety of fleet vehicles and equipment, with minimal supervision. Work is assigned by, and performed under the general supervision of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed at various stages and upon completion.

Essential job functions include: exuding a positive customer service focus, diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding components of fire and rescue vehicles and apparatus, automotive, light, medium and heavy trucks, trailers, road construction light and heavy equipment, waste management heavy equipment and plant equipment. Performs preventative maintenance as required on all vehicles and equipment. Performs field service work as required, utilizing field service trucks and equipment. Uses all shop equipment such as brake lathe, valve machine, metal lathe, welder, oxygen/acetylene torch, electronic engine control diagnostic equipment, charging system analyzer, metal break and shear, and assorted power and hand tools. Performs metal fabrication and repairs as needed. Performs minor body work and painting as needed. Assists Fleet Maintenance Supervisor with the training of Fleet Management personnel and other areas as needed. Prepares records and reports on work accomplished. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and equipment used in automotive, truck and heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Considerable knowledge of the occupational operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of automotive, truck and heavy equipment. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for vehicle maintenance and repair. Highly skilled in maintaining, diagnosing, repairing and rebuilding a wide variety of autos, light and heavy trucks and construction equipment. Highly skilled in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments of the trade. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, as well as to communicate in writing.

Physical demands include frequently using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 100 pounds. Work environment characteristics include regularly working near moving mechanical parts. Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Occasionally works in high, precarious places; is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat (non-weather), and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.