Fleet Maintenance Lead Technician

Job Information

Salary: $47,828.56 – $70,786.27 annually

Location:

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Job Type: Civil Service

Job Number:

Department: TRANSIT MAINTNC

Opening Date: 02/19/2026

Closing Date: 2/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Max Number of Applicants: 50

MOS Code: 2T317 (Air Force), 003763 (Navy), 0411 (Marine Corps)

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or higher, and three (3) years of journey-level automotive or diesel mechanic experience.

• Some positions may require obtaining and maintaining Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification within six (6) months of appointment.
• Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.
• Some positions may require a Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent from another state.
• Some positions may require Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant recovery and recycling within thirty (30) days of appointment.

• Incumbents of positions requiring a CDL or of a safety-sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing, and may be required to pass physical qualification examinations in accordance with federal regulations.
• Some positions must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport.

Under general supervision, perform mechanical maintenance and repair of cars, trucks, coaches and other light, medium and heavy duty City vehicles and equipment.

Repair, recondition and maintain a variety of diesel, gasoline, or alternative fuel powered trucks, automobiles, buses and other City vehicles and equipment. Involves:
Receiving broad or specific work assignments; diagnosing, analyzing, recommending, and/or undertaking repair, maintenance and/or upkeep tasks; identifying parts, supplies and materials needed; inspecting, diagnosing and repairing vehicles and related systems such as air conditioning, fuel, electronic and electrical; removing, inspecting, installing/reinstalling/ replacing parts and items on automobiles, fire apparatus, heavy equipment and construction equipment, including transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes/suspension and water pumps;

completing paperwork to request parts or supplies; interacting with supervisors, contractors, employees and other departments to provide accurate information, resolve problems and respond to inquiries.

Perform complete diagnostic and repair of all engine components and vehicle systems using computerized testing equipment. Involves:
Testing and validating repairs and maintenance work; performing regularly scheduled, emergency and/or preventative maintenance work; rebuilding diesel engines; repairing specialized equipment such as wheelchair lifts and fire suppression/gas detection systems; determining compliance with established repair, maintenance standards, operations and expectations; updating and maintaining files, records, logs and reports; observing safe work practices at all times.

Supervise fleet maintenance crew, if assigned. Involves:
Assigning, reviewing and inspecting completed work for conformance with standards; guiding task performance; training and instructing new technicians in maintenance procedures and techniques, and guiding them in more difficult or complex repairs; completing employee performance appraisals; enforcing personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially; promoting observance of safe work practices at all times.

Perform related duties as required. Involves:
Performing duties of immediate supervisor or subordinate personnel as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences; maintaining cleanliness of work area and tools.

The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available. Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage.…