Fleet Services Master Technician

TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Fleet Services Master Technician

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $73,291.
WORK

LOCATION:

105-A Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: September 24, 2026 at 5pm
If you’re the technician others turn to when the problem is complex, the diagnosis is elusive, and getting it right matters, this is your opportunity to put your expertise to work. Consider joining the Apex Team as a Fleet Services Master Technician andbecome the go-to expert for a diverse fleet of equipment.

T he Division of Fleet Services is responsible for managing and maintaining the Town’s fleet of approximately 800 vehicles and equipment. An employee in this class serves as the mostexperienced and technically advanced technician in the Town’s fleetgarage and functions as a subject matter expert (SME) for vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.

The Master Technician performscomplex diagnostics, advanced troubleshooting, and high-level repairs on adiverse municipal fleet consisting of light,medium, and heavy-duty vehicles (Class 1 through Class
8) and a broad range of specialized municipal equipment supporting public safety, public works, utilities, parks, administration, and other Town departments.

In addition to performing hands-onrepair work, the Master Technician provides technical guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to less experienced technicians; assists with difficult or intermittent repair issues;and supports Fleet leadership by promoting best practices, consistency, and quality control within the shop. Employees in this position may be subject to on-call or callback during emergency situations or inclement weather.

Work is performed under general supervision and requires a high degree of independent judgment, technical expertise, and problem-solving ability.

This position reports to the Fleet Services Supervisor

• Serves as the technical subject matter expert for fleet maintenance and repair operations, providing advanced diagnostics and resolution of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic system issues.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting and repair work on gasoline, diesel, electric, and alternative-fuel vehicles and equipment, including difficult or non-routine failures.
• Assists, mentors, and provides technical guidance to technicians on complex repairs, diagnostic strategies, proper procedures, and safe work practices.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including oil and filter changes; lubrication of components; inspection, replacement, and servicing of fluids and filters; tire rotations; inspection for worn or defective components; and cleaning of emissions systems.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex electrical and electronic system issues, including advanced fault isolation, circuit testing, wiring repairs, module programming, and system verification.
• Repairs and maintains engines, hydraulic systems, and related vehicle systems including electrical, exhaust, transmission, brake, and HVAC systems.
• Test drives vehicles and equipment before and after repairs to diagnose concerns, verify corrective actions, and ensure proper operation.
• Responds to road service calls and performs on-site repairs when feasible to return vehicles and equipment to service efficiently.
• Conducts North Carolina vehicle safety and emissions inspections and ensures accurate completion and retention of required inspection documentation.
• Reviews work orders for accuracy and completeness; documents diagnostics, labor, parts, and corrective actions in the fleet maintenance management system; and assists with troubleshooting repeat or unresolved issues.
• Assists Fleet…