Fleet Technician Master Fleet Technician - DOQ

Position: Fleet Technician up to Master Fleet Technician - DOQ

Hiring Range

$18.39/hr – $28.25/hr

Pay Range (Minimum – Mid Point – Maximum)

• Fleet Technician Apprentice: $18.39/hr – $22.08/hr – $25.75/hr
• Fleet Technician: $20.30/hr – $24.36/hr – $28.42/hr
• Senior Fleet Technician: $22.41/hr – $26.89/hr – $31.37/hr
• Master Fleet Technician: $26.64/hr – $32.63/hr – $38.63/hr

Fleet Certification Pay

• ASE Double Master Certification: $150/month (eligible up to Fleet Supervisor)
• Tool Stipend: $1,800 annually (all Fleet technician positions)

Position Levels (Level – Description)

• Fleet Technician Apprentice – Assists technicians, participates in on‑job training, works toward full skill.
• Fleet Technician – Performs routine inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, troubleshoots mechanical problems.
• Senior Fleet Technician – Performs routine inspections, preventative maintenance, complex repairs, troubleshoots mechanical problems.
• Master Fleet Technician – Performs routine inspections, preventative maintenance, complex repairs, troubleshoots mechanical problems.

Essential Job Functions (Summary)

• Repair complex automotive systems on engines, electrical, mechanical and computerized vehicle systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical problems on City equipment and vehicles (gasoline, alternative fuels, diesel).
• Repair and install automotive parts.
• Respond to emergency on‑site or roadside field service repairs.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, State Vehicle Inspections and repairs on fleet vehicles and heavy equipment (oil changes, tire rotation/replacement, inspect batteries, brakes, fluid levels, filters).
• Assist in on‑job training projects/tasks to Apprentice and review completed tasks for accuracy.
• Inspect repairs by Apprentice to ensure completeness.
• Maintain shop area, tools, equipment orderly and safely.
• Maintain inventory of parts, supplies, tools, equipment.
• Disposal or recycling of used oils, hazardous materials, chemicals per regulations.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning hydraulic systems.
• Review technical, owner and repair manuals, schematics and drawings to determine manufacturer recommendations for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Maintain and complete assigned work orders and logs of time, materials, supplies, parts used.
• Takes direction from and provides assistance to Shop Foreman when directed.
• Provides assistance to Shop Foreman and Fleet Services Manager when necessary.

Other Important Duties

• Attend meetings, conferences and training as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for assigned work hours is essential.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Maintenance and repair procedures.
• Equipment repair schematics and diagrams.
• Occupational health and safety rules and regulations.
• Disposal and recycling techniques and procedures for hazardous materials, used oils and other chemicals.
• Computers and related equipment, hardware and software for input maintenance and repair records and inventory costs, materials and hours.
• City policies and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communications.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues of all City vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Cost effective maintenance and repair services.
• On‑job technical and safety training.
• Preparing and completing work orders and related reports.
• Resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Verbal communication clarity and conciseness for on‑job safety.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Fleet Technician Apprentice

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., and two (2) years vehicle or heavy equipment mechanical repair experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Must possess State Vehicle Inspection Certification within 90 days of employment.
• May be required to obtain State Vehicle Inspection Certification for DOT.
• May be required to obtain a Class B CDL during the first nine months of employment.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen, physical agility, criminal background and MVR check.

Fleet Technician

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., and two (2) years vehicle or heavy equipment mechanical repair experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Must possess State Vehicle Inspection Certification.
• May be…