Fleet Technician II

Responsible for assisting the Chief Technician in maintaining and repairing the City's fleet of vehicles and equipment.

• Performs repair service on light-duty and/or heavy-duty machinery, including landfill equipment
• Performs mechanical work on vehicles and/or heavy equipment (gasoline, diesel, and fuel injected vehicles)
• Performs engine tune-ups using specialized electronic test tools such as timing light and dwell meter
• Replaces defective chassis parts, i.e., shocks, tie-rod ends, ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, wheel bearings, etc.
• Performs complete brake overhauls, replaces shock absorbers, repairs radiator leaks, replaces clutches, etc.
• Replaces and adjusts fuel, electrical and cooling system components
• Performs routine preventive maintenance including fluid level checks
• Replaces and/or rebuilds worn components
• Monitors fuel and lubricant levels on service and lube trucks, orders product, and restocks fluid levels as required

• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years of experience in automotive mechanical work repairing light-duty and/or heavy-duty equipment and vehicles

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

• Light duty mechanics must possess a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license prior to employment
• Heavy duty mechanics must obtain a valid Texas Class "B" commercial driver's license within six months of employment
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must have own hand tools
• Must be able to work a schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; overtime and emergency call-in, as needed
• May require working nights on occasion

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Associate's degree in a related field and/or National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) Certifications in at least four areas
• One year of experience in repair of hydraulic systems/components
• Good working knowledge of internal combustion engines and electrical systems
• Skill in diagnosing equipment malfunctions
• Knowledge of procedures and skills to operate equipment used in diagnostics, repairs/services and maintenance of motorized equipment
• Experience repairing buses