Fleet Technician

Salary : $44,241.60 - $55,328.00 Annually
Location : 711 S Main St Grain Valley, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00088
Department: Community Development
Division: Fleet
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Job Description
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.
  General Maintenance & Emergency Response
  • 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.

Minimum or Preferred Qualifications
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.

Supplemental Information
Supervision Received

• The work is performed under the supervision of the Community Development Director.
• Supervision Exercised
  
  • None
  • Work Environment
    
    • The primary duties of this position are performed in a repair and maintenance shop environment.
    • Regularly exposed to fumes, odors, gasoline, solvents, cleaners, oils, and other related liquids.
    • Exposure to inclement weather when conducting field repairs.
    • Environment includes noise and work with moving objects and vehicles.
      Essential Physical Abilities
    • Sufficient ability to regularly required to stand, walk, and occasionally sit; occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; must be able to operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
    • Sufficient body flexibility and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations requiring climbing and working on ladders and power lifts; including lifting and strength to regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds.
    • Sufficient vision requirements including close vision; clarity of hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to discern verbal instructions and alarm/warning systems, including backup alarms; visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comprehend written work instructions and work orders.
    • Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to operate a variety of power and hand tools and make adjustments to equipment.

Attracting and retaining quality employees is a high priority at the City of Grain Valley. That's why we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Compensation Package
Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• Short-Term (employer paid ) and Long-Term Disability (voluntary)
• Pre-tax reimbursement accounts for childcare and medical expenses
• Health Savings (employer contribution) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Missouri LAGERS Non-Contributory (L-6) Retirement plan
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Day and (12) major holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Direct Deposit

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How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance of automobiles or trucks?
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Do you have an ASE certification? If so, please specify which certifications?
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Do you have an associate degree in automotive technology or related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a CDL (Commercial Driver's License). If so, please specify which class?
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In two to three sentences, describe your experience with general operation or use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel or other software?
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Describe your experience performing diagnostic tests on automobiles?
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Describe your experience performing diagnostic tests on trucks?
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Describe your experience performing diagnostic tests on diesel trucks?
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Describe your experience performing diagnostic tests on construction equipment?
Required Question