Fleet Vehicle Mechanic

Fleet Vehicle Mechanic

The City of Danbury is announcing an Open Competitive Exam for the position of Fleet Vehicle Mechanic. This is a skilled mechanical work of a journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of automotive, construction, stand-by power and related equipment. Employees in this classification perform skilled work in the repairs of small equipment, cars, SUVs, trucks, tractors, backhoes, generators, and a wide variety of other maintenance and construction equipment. Work includes propane, gasoline and diesel fueled equipment. Employees work under the general supervision of the Chief of Water Distribution, Sewer Collection and Maintenance, and the Fleet Foreman using independent judgement concerning the method of repair after receiving oral and/or written assignments. Supervision is occasionally exercised over helpers and equipment operators during the course of repairs. Work is reviewed by a superior either during work or upon completion.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Repairs and overhauls small equipment, cars, trucks, tractors, and medium to large construction equipment.
• Tear down and rebuilds gasoline and diesel motors
• Test, diagnose and repair equipment using scan tools, and manufacture specific computer based software.
• Diagnose and repair fuel, electrical, brake and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and repair transmission, differential and PTO components.
• Dismounts, mounts and balances wheels and tires.
• Capable of welding using MIG and TIG methods.
• Perform minor body repairs.
• Performs emergency road service on equipment outside of garage.
• Will work on equipment from various departments as directed.
• Keeps records and order parts as needed.
• Performs related work as required.
• Plowing & Snow Removal

Experience and training required:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to five years' experience repairing small and medium duty vehicles and equipment required.
• Class B CDL required or must have the ability to obtain Class B CDL within 1 year of hire date.
• ASE Certifications A1-A8 preferred.
• Automotive technical school or dealership training preferred.

Minimum qualifications and requirements:

• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the automotive and truck mechanics trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Knowledge of principles of operation of gasoline and diesel-fueled internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems, brake systems, fuel systems and all other related components.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and to follow automotive diagrams.
• Skill in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments of the trade.
• Sufficient physical stamina to work long hours, occasionally under emergency and adverse weather conditions.

Application information:

Applications must be submitted online at Qualified applicants must submit an application no later than 11:59 pm, Thursday, July 23rd, 2026. EEO/M/F/D/V. Important Note: Paper applications will not be accepted. The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions, false, misleading, or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application. It is recommended that applicants not wait until the last day to submit the application. Applications should be completed as soon as possible after publication of the announcement for examination. Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io if you need assistance or if you have any general questions.

The Civil Service Commission is responsible for reviewing the applications to determine if they are complete and meet the minimum requirements for the position. The Commission will review all the applications for the position during its bi-weekly meetings following the closing date of the position. If an application is accepted by the Civil Service Commission, then the applicant will be notified in writing and will be informed of the next step in the process. If the Commission does not accept an application, the applicant will also be notified in writing.

Once an application is accepted by the Civil Service Commission, the applicant will be notified in writing of the next steps in the testing process. Each test phase must be passed in order to continue to the next level of the selection process. The examination for this position will consist of the following parts: Practical Exam 100%. It is the applicant's responsibility to adhere to the City's testing schedule. Unless otherwise stated, there will be no make-up examinations or alternative examination dates. If an applicant fails the test, the applicant will be immediately eliminated from consideration for this hiring process. Oral Test Date: *week of August 10th, 2026. Test Time: To be Determined. Test Location: To be Determined. *Exam date may be subject to change. Unless otherwise notified, applicants are not permitted to bring and/or use calculators, electronic devices, books, or other reference materials during the examinations. Reasonable Accommodations in the testing process: All requests for reasonable accommodations in the testing process along with medical documentation establishing the need for the accommodation must be submitted to the City of Danbury Human Resources Department no later than the closing date of applications.

A passing average score of "70" on the above test will place an applicant on the Eligibility List in rank order. The rank on this list is established according to the scores on the exam(s) indicated above plus any additional applicable seniority points awarded. The resulting list is then certified by the Civil Service Commission and will be used to fill vacancies as they occur, as per Civil Service Rules. If the list is not exhausted, it remains in effect for one year. However, the Commission can decide to extend an eligibility list for one additional year. Participation in the testing and recruitment process and/or placement on an eligibility list does not guarantee a continuance in the remainder of the hiring process nor does it imply or constitute an offer of employment. Depending on the number of vacancies, candidates with the highest ranking on the list will be interviewed by a panel of City Officials. As future positions become available, applicants are interviewed from this list based on their ranking for as long as the list is active.