Fleet Equipment Technician ; Automotive, Heavy Equipment

At the Austin Fleet Mobility Department, we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping our city moving forward. Managing more than 7,800 vehicles across 25 departments—including Fire, Police, EMS, Austin Energy, and Austin Water—we support the essential services that make Austin thrive, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.

Under close supervision, assists Equipment Technicians with tasks involving the maintenance and repair of vehicles and other motorized equipment including, trailers maintained by Fleet Services.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Refuels and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of types of vehicles and other equipment.
• Changes all type of tires and perform repairs to small tires.
• Lubricates vehicles and changes oil and filters.
• Initiates minor repairs and changes belts, hoses, windshield wipers, etc.
• Records maintenance and service information and data on designated forms.
• Transports vehicles of all types including heavy vehicles.

• Knowledge of vehicle mechanical work.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to use tools effectively in repair of equipment.
• Ability to read and understand vehicle service manuals and lubrication charts.
• Ability to follow proper safety practices and procedures necessary to operate various types of equipment.
• Ability to interact with tact and courtesy and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus six (6) months 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 or an Associate’ degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for required experience up to a maximum of six (6) months.

• 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.

NOTE:

Cover letters and resumes are not being accepted for this position.

$23.34 - $27.94

The Fleet Equipment Technician I 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.

Applicants are expected to follow all directions as listed in this job posting.

The schedule for this position is subject to change based on business and operational needs. Shifts may vary and can include day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours. Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may also be required. Fleet Mobility Services maintains various services centers located within Austin, TX. The role may be assigned to different locations, and the work schedule may include participation in a rotational on-call program.

This may require the technician to return to work outside of regular hours or perform field repairs as needed.

This position requires a license for the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Texas within one hundred twenty (120)…