Fleet Maintenance Technician

Fleet Maintenance Technician

The City of Saginaw is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Fleet Management team as a Fleet Maintenance Technician. This position plays a vital role in maintaining and repairing the City's diverse fleet of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment that support essential public services.

If you are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Major Duties

Under direct supervision of the Fleet Foreman and Fleet Administrator, the Fleet Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on City-owned motorized equipment. Assignments are based on operational needs, skill level, and certifications.

This position offers multiple classification levels with advancement opportunities based on experience, certifications, and demonstrated competencies.

• Perform preventative maintenance and service repairs on light-duty (Class 1–2), medium-duty (Class 3–6), heavy-duty (Class 7–8), and specialized equipment
• Conduct safety inspections and operational checks
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, drivelines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, and related components
• Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications
• Respond to field service calls and emergency breakdowns, including during inclement weather events
• Maintain accurate work orders, time records, and parts inventory using computerized fleet maintenance software
• Perform bodywork and painting, including basic collision estimates
• Maintain shop tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and orderly condition
• Follow all safety procedures, departmental policies, and manufacturer guidelines
• Provide training or technical direction to entry-level staff as assigned

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (all levels)

Experience & Certification Requirements

Classification level and pay grade are based on qualifications.

Entry Level (SEIU F) [Starting at $22.15 / hour]

• Up to one (1) year of experience performing basic vehicle or equipment maintenance and repair
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License

Intermediate Level (SEIU I) [Starting at $26.01 / hour]

• One (1) year of experience maintaining vehicles/equipment for a government entity OR
• Three (3) years of experience working on heavy-duty trucks and motorized equipment
• Basic welding (Stick and MIG)
• Valid Michigan Driver's License and CDL-A (no restrictions)
• At least four (4) State of Michigan Heavy-Duty Mechanic certifications (or ASE equivalents)
• Must provide own tools

Advanced Level (SEIU L) [Starting at $29.88 / hour]

• Three (3) years of government fleet maintenance experience OR
• Five (5) years of heavy-duty truck/equipment experience
• Advanced welding capabilities (aluminum preferred; welding assessment required)
• Valid Michigan Driver's License and CDL-A (no restrictions)
• Master Heavy-Duty Truck Mechanic certification (all six State of Michigan categories)
• Must provide own tools

Working Conditions

This is physically demanding work requiring frequent lifting (up to 100 pounds), standing, climbing, kneeling, and working around heavy equipment. The environment includes exposure to loud noise, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.

Technicians must be available to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency situations outside normal working hours.

The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.

The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Saginaw offers a competitive benefits package to full time employees.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium
• MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare Savings Plan: Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
• City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.
• City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Deferred Compensation Program: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)