Fleet Services Technician or Senior Fleet Services Technicain

Overview

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with Public Works, located in Carson City, NV. Employees receive a generous benefits package, including City-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and Nevada PERS retirement. Under general supervision, performs technical and troubleshooting work in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of automobiles, heavy and light trucks, construction and fire equipment, other vehicles, small gasoline engines, stationary and similar equipment;

operates a variety of electrical tools, hand tools, power tools and diagnostic software.

This posting will be used to fill 1 vacancy and depending on your qualifications will be used to fill a Fleet Services Technician or Senior Fleet Services Technician.

• Performs troubleshooting and diagnostic work on automobiles, construction equipment and related rolling stock; provides technical assistance to mechanics and service workers.
• Diagnoses and performs major repairs and overhauls to engines, involving inspection and replacement of broken or worn parts such as pistons, piston rings, valves, bearings, fittings and gaskets.
• Diagnoses and repairs, cleans, adjusts and installs fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of such parts as carburetors and fuel pumps, starter motors, distributors, generators, voltage regulators, wiring, switches, batteries, and radiators, thermostats and water pumps.
• Diagnoses, repairs and overhauls power transmission systems including such parts as clutches, standard transmissions, differential units, front and rear axles, gears, bearings, universal joints and hydraulic units; diagnoses, repairs and adjusts steering mechanisms and other controls.
• Road tests vehicles; drives trucks or equipment as required; inspects vehicles in the shop and field; smog checks and certifies vehicles. Installs electrical and radio systems in vehicles as necessary; modifies such systems as required.
• Diagnoses and performs electrical, hydraulic and other repairs in the field.
• Performs preventive maintenance work on construction equipment, heavy trucks, street sweepers, automobiles, light trucks and other equipment.
• Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, and specifications; estimates labor, material and equipment and orders parts required to complete assignments.
• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems and associated power take-off equipment.
• Observes safe work methods and utilizes safety equipment related to the work.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Operates heavy equipment and drives City vehicles, trucks and equipment.
• Uses and performs minor maintenance on hand, power and shop tools and test equipment related to the work.
• Makes oral and written reports of work performed; completes forms and maintains accurate maintenance records using an automated fleet information system.
• Instructs and directs the work of seasonal or less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a High School education or GED; AND two (2) years of journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or heavy construction equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license.
• Must obtain a valid Class A driver’s license within 8 months of employment.
• Must obtain Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) Certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Must obtain OSHA 10 certification within 15 days of employment.
• Must take pre-employment physical examination and Respiratory Fit test.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a High School education or GED; AND four (4) years of journey level experience in…