Fleet Technician III

Nature Of Work

Performs mechanical repairs and maintenance on specialty equipment such as High Voltage Electric Vehicle (EV), Hybrid/Electric, Fire apparatus and emergency equipment (Emergency Vehicle Technician EVT). Performs field service calls, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, coordinates work activities, and repairs hydraulic/air/EV components.

Environmental Factors Work is performed in a warehouse, maintenance facility or out in the field. Exposure to hazards including but not limited to all types of fumes/liquids/chemicals, trash, used syringes, electrical shocks, sharp objects and all types of weather conditions.

Physical Factors Heavy physical demands. Will be required to lift heavy tools and parts up to 45 lbs, pull, climb, stand for long periods of time, lay down and kneel in confined areas with hazardous materials.

Work Situation Factors Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Inspects, repairs, and maintains all components on a variety of diesel, gasoline, electrical powered equipment; performs mechanical work on Heavy Duty EV, Hybrid/Electric, heavy and large equipment, emergency vehicles, and fire safety equipment; operates a wide variety of hand tools and equipment to perform the necessary tasks of the job; demonstrates skill and safety measures and provides support for other mechanics.

Performs troubleshooting/diagnosing of electrical, including but not limited to Multiplex electrical systems, mechanical and hydraulic systems and components; conducts research using computers, diagnostic equipment, manuals and other sources; understands specialty components such as emergency and fire safety components and equipment or high voltage components.

Conducts vehicle safety inspections, provides preventive maintenance, checks fluid levels, checks/adjusts/replace brakes, changes oil, checks and services batteries and charging systems, checks and services cooling systems, and lubricates vehicles and equipment.

Performs repairs on hoses, vehicles, tire changes, and related activities; overhauls, maintains, and repairs engines, transmissions, drive train components, hydraulic and air systems and some specialty components in certain vehicles; reads and interprets manuals and documents relating to service and repair needs.

Performs field service calls to repair general and heavy equipment; transports equipment to and from maintenance and repair shop.

Tests repaired, tuned, and overhauled vehicles and equipment; inspects, analyzes, and evaluates defective equipment; suggests appropriate care, repair, or maintenance procedures.

Communicates with operators to assist in diagnosis of equipment issues and failures to identify mechanical work; supports fire and emergency personnel.

Gathers, tracks, and monitors maintenance data-base schedule on vehicles and equipment; maintains up to date and accurate information on work provided.

Attends all technical services classes and programs ensuring that knowledge is up to date with new equipment, emergency safety, and service procedures.

May be required to utilize laptop or computer at workstation to receive, document, and track work orders or job tasks. As well as communicate with other personnel.

May be required to inspect, repair, troubleshoot/diagnose, and perform preventive maintenance on light duty equipment and vehicles.

May assist with orienting employees in moderately complex to complex job tasks.

May provide performance feedback, train, and instruct employees to meet established goals and objectives; participate in staff evaluations with designated supervisor to provide impartial feedback regarding performance; assure that staff maintain safety standards and adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations.

May provide leadership as the acting supervisor, assigning tasks and monitoring the staff's workflow in the absence of the supervisor; assure staff maintain safety standards and adhere to policies and procedure for efficient and safe operations.

Associate degree/Automotive/Diesel Trade School; AND three (3) years of automotive/heavy-light or 6 years in a pro shop. working on heavy equipment, with certificates for up-to-date technical classes attended. Mechanical experience with experience maintaining specialty equipment such as EV, and emergency and safety vehicles and components. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s) Valid license is required. A Class B Commercial Driver's License or higher is required within one year of hire., some specialized…