Fleet Mechanic

Department Community Development

Salary $21.80 - $32.71/hour

Status Full-Time

Location 711 S Main St, Grain Valley

Posted 5/13/2026 Apply Online

To diagnose and perform maintenance and repair on a wide range of city vehicles, mechanical and motorized equipment, lawn and garden equipment, off-road machinery, and snow removal equipment by ensuring the safe and efficient operation of city equipment and vehicles across multiple departments. This role involves various skilled and semi‑skilled automotive and equipment repairs, encompassing automobiles, trucks, and select heavy equipment.

• Maintain, inspect, repair, and replace worn or broken equipment, vehicle, and truck parts; perform regular preventative maintenance tasks; perform diagnostic tests as appropriate; provide mechanical knowledge in the repair of trucks and related construction and safety equipment
• Repair and replace components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, and high voltage light systems; repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, hydraulic and air brakes
• Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment for automotive and heavy equipment; fabricate, modify, and repair body chassis parts; weld, braze, solder, and cut steel, stainless steel, and aluminum by torch and mig welder; sandblast truck beds, plows, and wheels
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical systems components, ignition systems, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters, and batteries; diagnose maintain, repair, and recondition hydraulic systems
• Replace component parts on vehicles and equipment; perform safety inspections on equipment
• Analyze operational and equipment performance data to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement solutions
• Install radios, emergency lighting systems and special equipment for police, public works and parks and recreation vehicles

• Drive all types of city vehicles as needed for testing, field service, or deliveries
• Respond to service work and related problems that may occur after hours, on weekends, call back for snow events and during holidays
• Responsible for the general maintenance and cleaning of shop building

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, including lubricating and replacing worn parts
• Operate shop machinery including grinders, welding equipment, and a variety of power and hand tools
• Identify equipment issues and failures and communicate findings to supervisor
• Recycle appropriate fluids, filters, and materials including oil and refrigerants; safely dispose of non‑recyclable materials in accordance with regulations
• Oversee fuel system management, including vendor coordination to maintain adequate fuel supply

• Ensure accurate and complete record keeping for fleet maintenance, repairs, and service histories using computerized fleet management systems
• Assist with maintaining the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Program (VERP) records
• Oversee preparation of fuel usage and billing reports for internal and external customers
• Ensure proper handling, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials and fluids in accordance with environmental regulations

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of auto, medium and heavy‑duty trucks, and construction equipment
• Valid driver’s license
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s)

• Associate degree in automotive technology or related field
• Missouri Inspector Mechanical License
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with acceptable driving record

• Vehicle and equipment repair
• Preventative maintenance
• Hydraulic systems
• Welding and fabrication
• Engine components and operational characteristics
• Shop equipment and tools
• Vehicle and equipment lubrication techniques
• Occupational hazards and safety practices
• Vehicle, equipment maintenance and safety regulatory compliance