Public Works - Fleet Technician I-Iii

Salary : $42,828.00 - $74,228.00 Annually
Location : Chapel Hill, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23/24-01751
Department: Public Works
Division: Fleet Maintenance
Opening Date: 01/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
The department will provide all required supplies, tools, and toolbox.
The purpose of this position is to diagnose, repair and perform routine maintenance on various types of vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to police vehicles, solid waste services vehicles, street maintenance vehicles, landscape maintenance equipment, heavy construction equipment and fire apparatus.
Work will also include entering work order information into a fleet management software, reviewing, and verifying repairs and billing information; maintaining service documentation, reports and records; and/or providing customer service and responding to inquiries and requests.
Fleet Technician I (212) - $42,828-$56,741
Fleet Technician II (215) - $49,579-$65,685
Fleet Technician III (Senior Fleet Tech) (217) - $54,661-$74,228
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
This position is driving essential and must conform to the Town's Safe Driving and Accident Policy and procedures.
FLSA - NON-EXEMPT
Essential Functions
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
KNOWLEDGE OF
Fleet Technician I - Methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of automotive and heavy equipment; preventive and corrective maintenance procedures; operating principles and mechanical repair of engines; and safety practices and procedures.
Fleet Technician II - Methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of automotive and heavy equipment; preventive and corrective maintenance procedures; operating principles and mechanical repair of engines; electronic diagnostic equipment; metallurgy; and safety practices and procedures.
Fleet Technician III - Methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of automotive and heavy equipment; preventive and corrective maintenance procedures; complex diagnostic procedures related to electronic, drivetrain and/or multiplex systems as found in emergency and other heavy-duty vehicles.
Other duties as required.
ABILITY TO

• Provide attention to detail in assignments;
• Complete basic mathematic calculations;
• Comprehend reference books and manuals;
• Operate assigned tools and equipment;
• Organize and maintain records and files;
• Provide customer service;
• Ability to use a computer and relevant software applications;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; and
• Model behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECT.

EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
Fleet Technician I - one year of automotive shop experience. Possession of a driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina or the ability to readily obtain one.
Fleet Technician II - three years of automotive shop experience. Possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of North Carolina or the ability to readily obtain one.
Fleet Technician III - five years of automotive shop experience. Possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of North Carolina or the ability to readily obtain one.
CERTIFICATIONS
Fleet Technician I - completion of 60 hours of formal classroom training in automotive mechanics or a related trade or ASE certification in at least one specialty, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Fleet Technician II - ASE certification in at least two specialties and EVT
certification in at least one specialty, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Fleet Technician III - Must hold an ASE or an EVT Master certification, and an ASE or EVT certification in three other specialties, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Supplemental Information
Fleet Technician I (212) - $42,828-$56,741
Fleet Technician II (215) - $49,579-$65,685
Fleet Technician III (Senior Fleet Tech) (217) - $54,661-$74,228
The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the base plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members.
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is optional and is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Paid Time Off

• Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.
• Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
• Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
• Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative

Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans

• NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Prudential.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by ICMA.

Disability Insurance

• Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income for non-job related injuries.
• Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.

Life Insurance
The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit
All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits

• Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union.
• Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites
• Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment
• Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period
• Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing