Fleet Mechanic

Position Title

Fleet Mechanic

Incumbent performs journey-level, skilled diagnosis, repairs and maintenance on heavy and light vehicles and equipment and electric vehicles (EV, throughout), depending on assignment and operational needs.

We are looking for an experienced Fleet Mechanic to perform skilled diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of light and heavy vehicles and equipment, including electric vehicles. This position involves identifying and resolving mechanical and electrical issues, conducting safety inspections, and overhauling key components such as engines, transmissions, brakes, and hydraulic systems. Work is performed under the supervision of a shift supervisor and requires accurate documentation using modern diagnostic tools and computer systems.

The Public Services Fleet Division is an internal service that maintains and repairs City vehicles, equipment, and machinery. These range from Police and Fire vehicles, snowplows and road construction equipment, to the loaner electric vehicles used by City employees. Applicants for roles in the Fleet Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled mechanics or procurement processes that it takes to keep the City's vehicles and equipment moving and operating safely.

$26.62 – $35.03/hr, based on qualifications and experience.

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Performs diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment or light equipment, or both, depending on assignment and operational needs.
• “Light” equipment includes but is not limited to police and other passenger cars, pick‑ups, tow trucks, vans, ATV and other four‑wheelers, Cushmans, small tractors, mowers, snow blowers, accessories, hydraulics and other motive and non‑motive equipment.
• “Heavy” equipment includes, but is not limited to bulldozers, loaders, pavers, brooms, power shovels, packers, plows, fire trucks, hydraulics, accessories and other motive and non‑motive equipment.
• Acquire EV training and certificates.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems. Reviews vehicle and equipment history files to assist in determining frequency and possible cause of problems. Determines materials and parts required. Repairs, overhauls or replaces all equipment components, including but not limited to, engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, steering, differentials, and hydraulic, electrical, computer, fuel and cooling systems.
• Instructs, mentors and assists with on‑the‑job training of Fleet Mechanic trainees.
• Tunes motors using standard test equipment. Performs safety inspections and may do emissions tests as required. Replaces defective parts.
• Performs oxyacetylene and electronic welding as required. May fabricate special equipment; layout, cut and fit material for welding.
• Services equipment with oil, grease and water. Checks and services batteries. Checks and lubricates transmissions and differentials. May change and mount tires.
• Uses normal hand tools, as well as power tools, and modern test or diagnostic equipment to perform necessary repairs, adjustments, overhaul or component replacement. Keeps current on repair and diagnostic technology by studying repair manuals and other production literature, as well as attending specific schools or classes as required.
• Maintains standard shop records, reflecting amount of time, type of repair, parts used and job orders. Will use a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Four to six (4‑6) years experience in the operation, repair, adjustment, overhaul and general maintenance of passenger vehicles, light and heavy trucks and equipment and EVs. Experience must also include work performed on one or more of the following…