Fleet Mechanic

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• 4/10 schedule:
• Tools: SCV Water mechanics utilize agency provided tools

• Ford Master Technician Certifications
• Ase automobile and xev certifications
• Strong foundation in vehicle diagnostics and electrical repairs
• Fleet or public sector experience
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including advanced driver assistance systems (adas), zero emissions vehicles (electric and hydrogen)

Under close supervision, performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of light and medium‑duty vehicles, assists with servicing heavy‑duty vehicles and equipment, and performs related work duties as required.

Working under close supervision,
fleet mechanic I is the entry‑level classification in the mechanic series. Incumbents learn and perform routine daily operations related to the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of motorized vehicles and equipment. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform routine maintenance tasks independently.

Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the mechanic ii level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Receives immediate and general supervision from the fleet and warehousing supervisor.

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Inspects, adds, and/or changes fluid levels in brake, steering, and other systems; changes oil and filters, and radiator fluids.
• Inspects vehicles for basic operating condition and safety problems and reports problems to supervisor or higher‑level mechanics.
• Performs brake repairs and overhauls, including turning drums and rotors; aligns vehicle front ends using computerized four‑wheel alignment system.
• Fuels vehicles and equipment; keeps gasoline, oil, and lube services records on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on a variety of light and medium equipment.
• Changes, balances, and repairs tires on vehicles and light‑and‑medium‑duty equipment, changes and installs bulbs, wiper blades, and other simple mechanical parts; diagnoses and repairs vehicle charging systems.
• Reads, interprets, and works from manuals, diagrams, and written instructions.
• Drives trucks to deliver supplies and materials.
• Responds to service calls in the field making minor repairs and replacement of parts to vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans parts and engines; washes and cleans automobiles and equipment; and cleans shop and vehicle service areas.
• Assists higher level technician staff in maintenance and repair duties.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs to vehicles and equipment, such as repairing brakes and tires, replacing shocks, changing oil, replacing bulbs and fuses, and inspecting safety devices.
• Uses a variety of hand, power, and shop tools to complete tasks, troubleshoot problems, and complete repairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This is both an indoors and outdoors position. The position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, un‑level, and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. It also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment and in reading written reports and work‑related documents.

This position requires grasping, repetitive hand movements, and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard and mouse. Acute hearing is required when…