Fleet Technician Journeyman

Job Description

Hourly Rate Range: $43.43 - $52.65

Hours:

PM rotating 4-10’s. First week Monday‑Thursday 3:30 pm to 2:00 am, next week Tuesday‑Friday 3:30 pm to 2:00 am, providing a four‑day weekend every other weekend.

• Overhaul motors, transmissions, and differentials; analyze motors.
• Overhaul and adjust brake systems.
• Repair, overhaul, and align vehicle front end and steering systems.
• Repack, adjust, or replace bearings.
• Repair and overhaul fuel systems.
• Repair and overhaul cooling systems.
• Install, repair, and overhaul electrical systems.
• Perform welding.
• Make minor fender and body repairs.
• Paint or touch up.
• Make modifications on equipment as required.
• Install crew cab glass.
• Repair or replace suspension systems.
• Repair or replace tires.
• Balance wheels.
• Replace or repair components of construction equipment and power take-off driven equipment.
• Maintain small powered equipment.
• Attend garage gasoline service station, as required.
• Make service calls.

• Proper care and use of tools, materials, and shop equipment.
• Respond quickly to calls and restore equipment to service in minimum time.
• Work with precision when making close adjustments.
• Perform close careful inspection and adjustment of equipment for operator and equipment protection.
• Follow safe working practices.

• Frequent interaction with Stores Department employees and distributors for parts and materials.
• Interaction with those having work done on equipment in the field or in the shop.

• Exposure to outside weather conditions; must dress for inside and outside work.
• Subject to irritations from gas, oil, solvents, fumes; damp and drafty conditions.

• Potential for skin abrasions and eye injury from foreign particles.
• Risk of carbon monoxide gas.
• Hazard of working under and around equipment.
• Road and highway traffic hazards.

• Candidates who cannot perform some or all duties because of disabilities will receive full consideration based on their ability to perform the essential functions.

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of a recognized high school equivalency examination.
• Preferred:
  Successful completion of an approved educational program in automotive maintenance or equivalent; at least two years of satisfactory performance in an automotive maintenance facility in a repair technician classification.
• Additional five years of satisfactory performance in an automotive maintenance facility in a repair technician classification will be considered in lieu of completion of an approved educational program.
• Ability to meet and deal with people; willing to work alone for considerable periods; active, able-bodied with average physical strength and endurance.
• Competent operator of equipment and able to qualify for chauffeur’s license.
• Must successfully complete all testing requirements related to this classification.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid class (A) CDL license with HAZMAT endorsement.

• Grade Step IA 150 Step 1 of 5 - $44.73
• Grade Step IA 150 Step 2 of 5 - $46.65
• Grade Step IA 150 Step 3 of 5 - $49.34
• Grade Step IA 150 Step 4 of 5 - $51.02
• Grade Step IA 150 Step 5 of 5 (Top Step) - $54.23

Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Benefits and perks are available to regular full‑time employees.