Vehicle & Equipment Technician

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Applications accepted through Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Salary Range: $52,873.60 ($25.42/hr.) - $79,331.20 ($38.14/hr.). Grade 107.

Hours:

8:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Under limited supervision of the Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Supervisor, performs routine preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and specialized repairs on all assigned gasoline and diesel-powered Fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with OEM recommendations.

• Performs routine preventive and predictive maintenance for gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment
• Performs diagnosis and repair of drive trains for gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment
• Performs diagnosis and repairs of support systems for gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment to include electrical, fuel, braking, suspension, hydraulic, air conditioning, and automotive computer systems
• Performs field services for the purpose of diagnosis and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment
• Documents daily work functions in Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other departments and department leaders, vendors, sales representatives, outside repair/service personnel, CWS Accident Review Board committee members, insurance company representatives, the public, etc.
• Responsible for the safe operation and cleanup of assigned work area, equipment and tools
• Subject to 24‑hour on‑call
• May be required to work during hazardous weather and/or emergency conditions
• Regular attendance is required.
• Job performance must conform to all CWS Policies and Procedures.
• Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to issue, receive and understand complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to express and receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine distinction in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts
• Ability to communicate verbal instructions quickly, loudly, and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to observe and comprehend computer screens and software to generate reports, specifications, memos, and letters
• Ability to observe repairs and field work in progress
• Subject to noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level; hearing protection required
• Occasionally positions self to move, traverse and lift up to 25 lbs. to perform required work. Objects greater than 50 lbs. require a two‑person operation.
• Ability to reach, pull, handle documents, tools and equipment as required to perform routine tasks
• Ability to work independently of others
• Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward
• Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles
• Subject to vibrations; exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body
• Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions

• High school diploma or GED with at least two (2) years of experience in predictive and preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of both gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment to include, but not limited to: engine, transmission, drivetrain, electrical, brake, cooling, suspension, and automotive computer systems
• Proficient knowledge of the principles, methods, standards, tools, and test equipment used in performing predictive and preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of both gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment
• Ability to operate a personal computer and efficiently use Microsoft Office software programs to include Word and Excel
• Experience using a computerized work order system preferred
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.