Fleet Equipment Technician II

The Fleet Equipment Technician II will perform maintenance and complex repairs on various systems on a diverse fleet with different types of vehicles and equipment to include after-hours call-outs for breakdowns and repairs. The technician will maintain and repair motorized equipment, gasoline and diesel engines and maintain a variety of equipment to ensure full operating capacity during routine and emergency conditions.

The location and work schedule of this position may include day and evening hours, weekends and holidays as well as being on a rotational On-Call schedule that may require the technician to return to work and or perform repairs in the field.

• Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
• Performs basic tune-ups on gasoline and diesel engines. Works on various mechanical, electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, suspension, and cooling systems and components including, removal and reinstallation (R& R).
• Performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment such as crawler loaders, backhoes, and bulldozers.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on vehicles.
• Performs basic wheel alignments on vehicles.
• Operates and uses an acetylene torch in the repair of equipment.
• Records maintenance and service information and data on designated forms.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus two (2) years of experience in a related field.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
• Completion of an accredited automotive, diesel or related certification program may substitute for required experience up to a maximum of six (6) months.
• OR an Associate’ degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

• Requires a Class “C” driver's license. If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 120 days of employment with the City.
• If applicable, must be licensed within six (6) months of employment as a Texas State Vehicle Inspector in accordance with Texas Department of Public Safety procedures and regulations.
• Must be certified within six (6) months of employment with respect to EPA standards in air conditioning service, repairs, and Freon recovery, including Freon recovery equipment operations.

• An incumbent must provide his or her own hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, ratchets, toolbox, etc., as a condition of employment.
• The individual must meet the minimum hand tool requirements within six (6) months of employment.

Essential duties are performed in a service center environment with exposure to a variety of motorized equipment, spare parts, tools, oil and lubrication, corrosive liquids, and other potentially hazardous materials. Incumbent may be exposed to loud noise, warm and cold conditions, standing for long periods, frequent stooping and bending, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Individuals will need to have good eye-and-hand coordination and read and write in dimly-lit conditions.