Fleet Technician I

Fleet Technician

Responsible for performing work evaluating, servicing, maintaining, and repairing City vehicles and equipment. An employee in this class performs as an entry level technician within the City's garage. Emphasis is placed on timely, reliable, efficient, and effective repairs while ensuring services provided meet department and industry standards. The employee conducts preventive maintenance and repairs on automotive, light and heavy equipment. Work includes the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, motors, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems, and tires. Employees exercise judgement by diagnosing malfunctions of vehicles and equipment and determining necessary repairs. Employees are subject to hazards of automotive mechanics including working in both inside and outside environments, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, dust, mist, fumes, odors, and oil. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fleet Shop Foreman and is evaluated on attainment of individual and department performance objectives, in compliance with safety requirements, visual inspections and positive feedback from other City staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in repairs and replacement work, diagnostics, component fabrication and installation, quality control, and inspections.
• Applies knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical operating systems found in equipment and vehicles.
• Follows OSHA safety and divisional policies and procedures.
• Assists with reports on equipment maintenance and replacement of parts.
• Responds to road calls to determine the ability to service vehicles on site; participates in vehicle towing when necessary.
• Maintains accurate and recent records, provides analysis and recommendations to correct abnormal findings.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Fleet Technician I – Pay Grade 12

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalency; and one (1) year of experience in automotive mechanics including the repair and maintenance of trucks, cars, backhoes, ditch diggers, and heavy-duty equipment such as tractors and large gasoline and diesel trucks and fire and police apparatus; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a valid Class B Driver's License within 6 months of hire
• Ability to obtain A/C 609 Certification Within First Month of Employment
• Ability to obtain NC Inspection License within the first six months of employment

Fleet Technician II – Pay Grade 13

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED Equivalency; and three (3) years of experience in automotive mechanics including the repair and maintenance of trucks, cars, backhoes, ditch diggers, and heavy-duty equipment such as tractors and large gasoline and diesel trucks and fire and police apparatus; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Obtain G1 Certification (Maintenance & Light Repair) within 6 months of date of hire
• Obtain A1 (Engine Repair) within 18 months of date of hire
• Obtain Basic Welding Certificate within three years of date of hire

Fleet Technician III – Pay Grade 14

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalency; and five (5) years of experience in automotive mechanics including the repair and maintenance of trucks, cars, backhoes, ditch diggers, and heavy-duty equipment such as tractors and large gasoline and diesel trucks and fire and police apparatus; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a valid Class B Driver's License within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain ASE A4 (Suspension & Steering) Demonstrates proficiency in diagnosing, repairing, and aligning light-vehicle steering and suspension systems within 18 months of date of hire.
• Ability to obtain ASE A5 (Brakes): Validates expertise in hydraulic, power-assist, and parking brake component diagnostics and repair within eighteen (18) months of hire
• Ability to obtain ASE T8 (Preventive Maintenance Inspection): Confirms mastery of systematic inspection protocols for medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Alternative Qualification Pathways: Five ASE Certifications: An employee lacking the specific A4, A5, or T8 credentials can qualify by holding any combination of five (5) ASE certifications (within eighteen (18) months of hire). This alternative recognizes broad mechanical competency and substantial progress toward Master Technician status.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the theory and processes of mechanical and hydraulic principles, motors, pumps, equipment, and materials used automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of automotive, construction and specialty equipment and related terminology.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of automotive passenger cars, trucks, construction, and maintenance equipment such as drills, presses, lathes, grinders, micrometers, and brake relining and drum grinding machines.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations as they apply to Fleet Maintenance.
• Knowledge of computer technology.
• Skills in the use and operation of tools and machinery in equipment repair work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, department personnel, and vendors.
• Ability to operate complex diagnostic and testing equipment and use test results to determine mechanical problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate records of repair and service operations.
• Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and installation and repair charts and apply information to the work performed.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work on small engines.

Physical Demands

Work in this classification is defined as heavy work requiring the physical exertion of in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, handling and repetitive motions. Work requires dexterity in the hands for typing and operation of standard office equipment and visual acuity is necessary to read handwritten and typewritten materials and to operate a computer terminal. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection of products, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Employees must also have the visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and use machines such as hoists, lifts, and perform semi-skilled tasks of a non-repetitive in support of trades' personnel.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in both inside and outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold. Employees are subject to noise, which requires the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level or other noises created in a vehicle maintenance facility. Employees are subject to vibration such as oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body and are subject to workplace hazards including mechanical equipment and atmospheric conditions due to exposure to acetylene torches, fumes, odors, dust, hot metal exhausts, and fuels, greases, and oils. Employees may work in close quarters, crawl spaces, under or on top of large vehicles, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia or dizziness from heights.