Fleet Services Technician

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The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide the community with the sustainable foundation to thrive by delivering quality services and public infrastructure through efficient and fiscally responsible practices. Public Work’s provides for the public’s needs relative to transportation, water, wastewater, and City owned buildings.

The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is seeking a Fleet Services Technician I to join our Fleet Services Team. This is the full journey-level position in the Fleet Services Technician series. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining the overall operating condition of all vehicles and equipment within the City’s fleet. This includes automobiles, light and medium duty trucks, backhoes, street sweepers, fire trucks, loaders, sewer cleaning trucks, aerial lifts, AC generators, specialized construction and emergency vehicles, equipment powered by gasoline, diesel and electric engines, vehicles operated hydraulically, or with alternate fuels.

Performs a variety of tasks including preventative maintenance inspections, mandated inspections, in-depth testing and diagnoses, and all facets of minor to major repairs including: over-hauling of engines, transmissions, drive-trains and other major components. Additional tasks include: installation, service and repair of hydraulic equipment on vehicles and equipment within the fleet, diagnosis and repair of electrical components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches and high- voltage light systems.

The Fleet Services Technician I will document all maintenance performed by utilizing the City’s computerized fleet maintenance system and will perform other work as required. All Technicians must provide their own set of professional tools consistent with an apprentice level automotive technician and will receive an annual tool allowance of $800.

This is the full journey-level class with the Automotive/Equipment Technician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Vehicle Services Assistant by the level of responsibility, independence and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

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• Vehicle/equipment electrical systems, axles, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension and emission control systems.
• Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas and diesel powered equipment.
• Procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive, heavy and light vehicles and construction equipment.
• Principles and procedures of hydraulic systems.
• Operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of automotive, light and heavy equipment.
• Operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment.
• Safe work practices.
• State laws regulating emission controls, brakes, and lights.

• Perform simple to complex vehicle/equipment troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair and maintenance work.
• Independently perform mechanical inspections, complex testing and diagnosis.
• Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.
• Use a variety of equipment maintenance tools and equipment.
• Repair fire pumps and components, aerial apparatus and accessories in accordance with NFPA standards.
• Document and report all work on equipment utilizing the City's computerized Fleet management system.
• Read and apply factory service manual repair techniques and procedures, and understand blueprints, and schematics.
• Understand and follow oral…