Fleet Servies Technician

Job Title

Under direction, perform skilled repairs and preventive maintenance work on a variety of small to heavy equipment.

Supervision

Reports to the Fleet Services Supervisor. Exercises no supervision over other staff.

Examples Of Important & Essential Functions

The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, service, and repair mechanical and technical issues on gasoline and diesel equipment including small hand-held tools, automobiles, heavy duty/specialized trucks and a variety of heavy-duty construction equipment.

Diagnose the extent of necessary repairs using knowledge, computer equipment, diagnostic software, and literature for the most cost effective quality repair. This includes ordering necessary parts for repair and fabrication of parts.

Diagnose, service, and repair wide variety of engines. This includes, but is not limited to, gas and diesel, small engines, two-stroke engines, automobile and heavy construction equipment engines. This may include a wide range of different components of vehicles such as seals, gaskets, cylinder heads, valve trains, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical and ignition systems, air and heating systems, exhaust systems, emission systems, and the overall engine block. Perform tune-ups including ignition systems, fuel injectors, timing and valves adjustments, adjust and rebuild fuel systems.

Diagnose, repair, rebuild, overhaul, or adjust transmissions of different types, transaxles, gear boxes, differentials, transfer cases, axles, U-joints, drivelines, CV joints, and different types of clutches.

Perform diagnoses, repair, service to suspension and steering system including, but not limited to, wheel bearings, oil seals, shocks, steering boxes, tie rods, ball joints, kingpins, springs, alignments, brakes, drums, rotors, and tires.

Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including but not limited, to reading and understanding diagrams and schematics, computerized systems, battery systems, starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, gauges, warning devices, driver info systems, and security systems. Systems range from 12 to 600 volts DC to AC systems.

Install factory and aftermarket equipment including, but not limited to, 2-way radios, police emergency and safety lights, sirens, cameras, video equipment, other accessories, and utility and dump bodies.

Perform welding utilizing MIG, TIG, ARC, and Gas repair of heavy duty equipment frames, loader buckets, dump truck sides, hitches, snowplows, trailers, and bodies.

Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems including, but not limited to, air over hydraulic, electric over hydraulic, and computerized hydraulic systems. Be able to route and replace hydraulic lines and check system for leaks.

Perform preventative and routine maintenance and inspections on all equipment and vehicles in all component areas including, but not limited to, oil and filter changes, brakes, tires, lubrications, safety devices, and cleaning.

Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge of :

• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of automotive and heavy equipment mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Principles and procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive and heavy equipment.
• Operating and repair characteristics of hydraulic systems, high pressure air systems, and high pressure water systems.
• Operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment.
• Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in routine welding and fabrication work.
• CDL inspection and DOT walk-around inspection criteria.
• Operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of automotive, light and heavy and construction equipment used in City government.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to :

• Learn to operate a variety of automotive, truck, and heavy equipment and testing equipment in a safe and effective manner.Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Operate a variety of automotive, truck, and heavy equipment and testing equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Ability to :

• Learn operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of automotive light and heavy equipment used in City government.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot motor and mechanical problems.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics and fabrication blueprints.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Learn computer software for diagnosing and troubleshooting, fleet work order systems, and all new software for any type of computer systems.
• Perform skilled mechanical repair and preventive maintenance work on automotive and heavy truck and construction equipment.Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this positon.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the automotive or heavy equipment repair field is required. Experience working with light duty diesel engines is highly desirable.

Certification/Licenses: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a ASE Master Automotive Technician and Master Medium/ Heavy Truck Technician and Refrigerant, Recovery & Recycling Certificate within two (2) years of employment is required. Posession of, or the ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of employment is required.

Special Requirements/Physical Demands

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 100 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations. Exposure to bio-hazardous materials and waste while dealing with sewage trucks.

Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, job-related physical exam, drug screening test and motor vehicle record check. The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.