Fleet Services - Equipment Mechanic Trainee I​/II​/III - Fleet

Job Overview

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled work in the repair, overhaul, and preventive maintenance of a variety of vehicular and other mechanical equipment. Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, and exhaust systems while ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently. Operate and test‑drive commercial vehicles and heavy equipment, maintain accurate maintenance records, support parts procurement, and adhere to established safety standards and procedures.

• Inspect, repair, and perform diagnostic checks on gasoline and diesel‑powered vehicles, landscaping and construction equipment, and heavy machinery such as trucks, trailers, street sweepers, tractors, skid loaders, and backhoes.
• Overhaul and repair components such as clutches, brakes, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, universal joints, air conditioning, ignition systems, carburetors, and electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Adjust, replace, and maintain valves, pistons, hoses, body parts, switches, hydraulic cylinders, engine components, and fuel and exhaust system components.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs in fleet maintenance software.
• Provide parts staff with complete and accurate information for ordering repair parts.
• Maintain personal and common work areas according to established safety standards.
• Execute tire mounting and dismounting, rotating, and balancing tires.
• Operate and test‑drive heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, medium and light vehicles, and fuel trucks to diagnose and verify repairs.
• Operate a fuel truck to perform fuel service calls.
• Replace logos, decals, and placards as needed.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, training, and technical assistance to Equipment Mechanic Trainees, Equipment Mechanic I, and Equipment Mechanic II employees.
• Assign, prioritize, and review work activities to ensure tasks are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Assist supervisors in monitoring workflow, shop operations, productivity, and quality of work performed by assigned staff.
• Serve as a lead mechanic on complex repairs, diagnostics, and troubleshooting assignments involving heavy equipment and specialized vehicles.
• Inspect completed repairs and maintenance work to ensure compliance with departmental standards, safety requirements, and operational expectations.
• Train and mentor employees on proper repair procedures, diagnostic techniques, safety practices, and operation of specialized tools and equipment.
• Provide input to supervisors regarding employee performance, training needs, work quality, and operational concerns.
• Coordinate with staff and other divisions to ensure timely availability of parts, equipment, and resources needed for repairs and maintenance activities.
• Promote and enforce adherence to safety standards, departmental policies, and established maintenance procedures.
• Assist in maintaining shop organization, cleanliness, tool accountability, and compliance with applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Advanced methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in diagnosis, repair, overhaul, and preventive maintenance of gasoline and diesel vehicles, heavy equipment, and hydraulic systems.
• Principles and practices of automotive, diesel, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, exhaust, and air‑conditioning systems.
• Diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for identifying mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and operational equipment failures.
• Operation and maintenance requirements of commercial vehicles, construction equipment, landscaping equipment, refuse trucks, fuel trucks, tractors, skid loaders, street sweepers, trailers, and related heavy equipment.
• Preventive maintenance programs and inspection procedures designed to maximize equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Applicable federal, state, local, and departmental safety standards, environmental regulations, and hazardous material handling procedures related to fleet maintenance operations.
• Safe operation of shop equipment, power tools, welding equipment, lifting…