Fleet Maintenance Tech - Night

Work Type

Full Time

This is skilled maintenance, service, and repairs on light, medium, heavy truck, construction, fire apparatus, gasoline, diesel motorized vehicles, forestry, small engine and golf turf maintenance equipment, as well as other equipment. Work may include assisting with complex or advanced repairs. Work is performed under the direction and general supervision of a foreman.

High school diploma or its equivalent AND two (2) years of experience as an automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic, including experience with gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered equipment OR an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Must possess a forklift operator's permit by the end of the probationary period.
• Must possess a Second Grade Hoisting and Engineer's Certificate by the end of the probationary period.
• Must possess a motor vehicle A/C license valid under section 609 of the Clean Air Act by an EPA approved program by the end of probationary period.
• Must be in possession of tools specified by the City which will be inspected and approved by a shop supervisor.
• Must be willing to purchase additional hand tools as needed.

$27.03 with step increases to $34.12 Hourly

Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

• Knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline, diesel, and battery powered engines and of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic repair methods applicable to engines and related equipment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to operate, a computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of the operation and servicing requirements of light, heavy truck, forestry, golf turf, construction, and fire apparatus equipment.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and requirements of mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of the operating principles and mechanics of internal combustion engines, hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Knowledge of medium and heavy trucks, construction, fire apparatus and automotive equipment; pneumatic/hydraulic systems, impeller and vacuum pumps.
• Skill in the care and proper use of journeyman-level tools and related mechanical equipment used in the automotive/diesel mechanical trade.
• Skill in locating and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical defects in the automotive, medium/heavy truck, forestry, golf turf, construction, fire apparatus and mechanical equipment.
• Skill in effective time management.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, and members of the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend maintenance and repair manuals.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to complete work orders and other forms.
• Ability to climb ladders or platforms at high altitudes and perform heavy manual labor in confined spaces.
• Ability to operate automotive diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to maintain time and material records.
• Ability to accurately diagnose issues based upon experience, analysis and testing.
• Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.

• Overhauls and repairs gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions and drive trains, heating and cooling systems, clutches, air brakes systems, differentials, exhaust systems, ignition systems, fuel systems and a variety of small engine driven equipment.
• Operates a variety of automotive and test equipment and performs required testing and inspections in accordance with regulations and standards.
• Repairs and maintains hydraulic systems, routes and replaces hydraulic lines; checks system leaks.
• Repairs or replaces worn hoses, belts, gauges, valves, and other accessories.
• Inspects and diagnoses tire problems including repairing, mounting and balancing tires following industry standards for safety and quality.
• Performs minor welding and body repairs, including installing or replacing decals, and routine welding in conjunction with regular heavy equipment mechanical work.
• Fabricates parts when replacement parts are unavailable.
• Performs road calls and emergency start to vehicles, providing maintenance and minor repairs in the field.
• Drives and operates the tow‑truck in recovering disabled vehicles or equipment in the field.
• Determines and performs scheduled and preventive maintenance and repairs of gasoline and diesel automotive, heavy truck, forestry and golf turf equipment,…