Fleet Technician

Summary

To diagnose and perform maintenance and repair on a wide range of city vehicles, mechanical and motorized equipment, lawn and garden equipment, off-road machinery, snow removal equipment by ensuring the safe and efficient operation of city equipment and vehicles across multiple departments. This role involves various skilled and semi-skilled automotive and equipment repairs, encompassing automobiles, trucks, and select heavy equipment.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Maintain, inspect, repair, and replace worn or broken equipment, vehicle, and truck parts; perform regular preventative maintenance tasks; perform diagnostic tests as appropriate; provide mechanical knowledge in the repair of trucks and related construction and safety equipment.
• Repair and replace components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, and high voltage light systems; repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, hydraulic and air brakes.
• Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment for automotive and heavy equipment; fabricate, modify, and repair body chassis parts; weld, braze, solder, and cut steel, stainless steel, and aluminum by torch and mig welder; sandblast truck beds, plows, and wheels.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical systems components, ignition systems, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters, and batteries; diagnosis, maintain, repair, and recondition hydraulic systems.
• Replace component parts on vehicles and equipment; perform safety inspections on equipment.
• Install radios, emergency lighting systems and special equipment for police, public works and parks and recreation vehicles.

• Drive all types of city vehicles as needed for testing, field service, or deliveries.
• Responds to service work and related problems that may occur after hours, on weekends, call back for snow events and during holidays.
• Responsible for the general maintenance and cleaning of shop building.

Maintenance Analysis & Operations

• Analyze failures, determine problems, and causes, and recommend solutions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment including lubricating and replacing worn parts.
• Operate shop machinery including grinders, welding equipment, and a variety of power and hand tools.
• Recycle appropriate fluids, filters and materials including oil and refrigerants; safely dispose of materials and fluids non-recyclable.

Fleet Management & Budgeting

• Maintain the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Program (VERP) by analyzing miles and hours and maintenance service records to recommend replacement cycle modifications.
• Assist the Department Director in the preparation of the Fleet Maintenance annual budget.
• Responsible for preparing fuel reports that are used in billing internal and external customers.  Work with fuel vendor to ensure that unleaded gasoline and diesel tanks are filled regularly.

Supply & Inventory Management

• Purchase equipment maintenance parts and materials; participate in the development of specifications; order a variety of supplies including tools, safety equipment, shop equipment, vehicle and equipment parts and chemicals, receive bids; maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.

Vendor Coordination & Record Keeping

• Prepare work order for contract mechanic work for major engine, transmission, and brake repairs; receive bids; deliver vehicles to vendors for major repair work and installation of special equipment; pick up and inspect work of vendors to ensure completion; maintain records of work performed.
• Maintain detailed records for recording all repairs and service history of vehicles. Use computerized fleet management software/system to track equipment/vehicle maintenance and history. Input necessary data, as needed.

Strategic Support & Communication

• Proactively support city’s and department’s strategic goals and functions ensuring community’s needs are met.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by working and communicating in a manner to get along with internal customers, supervisor, and external vendors.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

      Knowledge of:

• Vehicle and equipment repair
• Preventative maintenance
• Hydraulic systems
• Welding and fabrication
• Engine components and operational characteristics
• Shop equipment and tools
• Vehicle and equipment lubrication techniques
• Occupational hazards and safety practices
• Vehicle, equipment maintenance and safety regulatory compliance

Ability to:

• Understand and comply with workplace instructions and policies.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment/vehicles.
• Safely operate city vehicles, trucks, and other specialized equipment.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Organize and maintain accurate shop and repair records.
• Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with individuals encountered in the course of work.
• Exhibit self-motivation and the capability to work independently when required.
• Possess sensory and cognitive abilities, including audio-visual discrimination, perception, observation, reading, writing, and equipment operation.
• Maintain cognitive capabilities for making sound decisions, prioritizing tasks, and demonstrating intellectual acumen.
• Maintain physical fitness appropriate for job demands, including extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, lifting or carrying heavy objects, and operating equipment.

      Skills in:

• Engine and equipment repair
• Performing general maintenance procedures
• Operating tools and equipment
• Basic math
• Use of computers and mobile communication devices, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products and fleet management software experience.

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of auto, medium and heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in automotive technology or related field.
• Missouri Inspector Mechanical License.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with acceptable driving record.

Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses

Supervision Received