Fleet Technician

This classification performs maintenance and light repairs on a wide variety of automotive and heavy equipment. The incumbent assists Fleet Mechanics and Fleet Mechanic Seniors while performing a variety of general repairs and maintenance on widely diverse equipment and vehicles.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $26.54 per hour.

The City of Scottsdale Fleet department is committed to hiring and maintaining a high-performance team. In an effort to do so, we offer a competitive additional compensation program for those who have and maintain current and qualifying ASE and EVT Certifications as well as reimburse for passed qualifying ASE/EVT Certification testing. Employees can earn up to an additional $5,000 annually for certifications above and beyond what is required for the position.

This program is based on budget availability each fiscal year.

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Must have two years’ experience in an automotive/heavy truck environment or completion of a recognized accredited automotive or diesel training program at a trade school or community college.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess, and maintain in working condition throughout tenure, a complete set of hand and power tools in compliance with the Fleet Minimum Inventory Requirement.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Performs, Preventative Maintenance Service, checks and replaces belts, hoses, lights, tires and other remove/replace operations.
• Assists and learns from higher grade Fleet Mechanics.
• Under direct supervision:
  • Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear.
  • Adjusts air and hydraulic brakes.
  • Repairs front ends.
  • Maintains and repairs hydraulic systems.
• Mentored by higher level mechanics, shows increasing ability to:
  • Diagnoses and repairs a variety of issues in multiple systems.
  • Performs general repairs and maintenance on a variety of gasoline, diesel, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and alternative fuel powered equipment such as solid waste trucks, construction equipment, bucket trucks, backhoe/loaders, street sweepers, police patrol vehicles, light duty vehicles, and other equipment.
• Uses a computer for Fleet operations and as a reference source.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to help diagnose and test repairs.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates a variety of equipment and machinery requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movements.
• Lifts and moves up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Works in cramped or confined spaces, climbs up and down ladders, reaches overhead and bends or stoops continually.
• Visual and manual dexterity to service equipment.
• Work evening, nights, and/or weekends and/or a modified workweek.

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation…