Fleet Mechanic Jobs

Job description

Unlock your full potential and emerge into an exhilarating career at the City of Maricopa! Collaborate with dedicated professionals in an internal culture where employees are valued, teamwork is treasured, and innovative ideas are appreciated. Where empowered leaders are fueled by innovative ideas that promote the community's wealth and elevate the City of Maricopa into a premier city. A place where people from diverse backgrounds are welcomed; that together with our knowledge, commitment and creativity will carry us into the future.

Welcome to the City of Maricopa!

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Fleet Mechanic performs skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy trucks, earth moving equipment, and related construction equipment including road graders, gasoline and diesel-powered tractors, dump trucks, excavators, dozers, backhoes, sweeper trucks, skid loaders, and other City owned equipment. This position will actively perform a variety of skilled repair in the heavy equipment repair and servicing of City automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, and other equipment as directed by the Fleet Manager. This position will also assist all other Fleet Mechanics in daily operations as needed. May receive after hour calls for emergency break downs if deemed necessary by the Fleet Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a general job description for the responsibilities that are required of the employee and is not intended or designed to cover all listings of the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Inspects, repairs and adjusts diesel power units, hydraulic systems, injection valves and systems, mold boards and other related items on heavy equipment.
• Understand and carry out oral, written, and electronic instructions.
• Must be able to tear down, rebuild, install various engines and transmissions and other mechanical items on City fleet.
• Read, understand and apply information from charts, graphs, and repair manuals.
• May attend special training and familiarization of workshops dealing with innovations in heavy equipment operations, repairs, and maintenance.
• Diagnose defects in all City Equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Inspect, dismount, patch, change, replace, rotate, mount, and balance tires and tubes on all classes of City Vehicles; Determines excessive or improper wear of tires inspected and serviced.
• Move heavy objects with forklift, dolly, pallet jack, etc.
• Repairs and adjusts hydraulic pumps, safety valves, cylinders on all equipment.
• Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance and overall safe operation of City fleet.
• Use power tools, hand tools, and other items needed to perform job duties.
• Perform all job duties adequately and properly; follow departmental policies and operating procedures. Show respect and courtesy in dealings with coworkers and the general public; behave in a manner the does not obstruct or hinder other employees from completing their duties; act in a matter that is safe and follow the City’s safety procedures at all times.
• Physically present to perform the duties of the position.
• Operate a variety of vehicle lifts, jacks, and other large items to repair vehicles.
• Fabricate, weld, and repair broken equipment.
• Ability to transport, test drive, and operate all City fleet.
• Ability to create, complete and accurately fill out required work orders and maintain accuracy with special details to parts used and hours to complete.
• Operate City vehicles and City equipment

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Possession of a master set of tools and box combo to perform all duties as required.
• Must possess a Valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
• Three (3) years of experience in Heavy duty truck and equipment repair as well as auto repair.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of experience may be substituted in leu of ASE certifications
• ASE certification in Heavy Duty Trucks and Automotive ASE certifications are preferred.
• EVT certifications is highly desirable.
• Formal Training of heavy equipment with certificates will also substitute in leu of ASE certifications.

Other Job Information:

• The City of Maricopa will help you obtain your CDL within the first six (6) months of hire.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Methods of testing, procedures, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motorized equipment.
• Operation of internal combustion engines, powertrains, automatic transmissions, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Operating computers, calculators, and other office machinery.
• Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively with coworkers and the public.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.

Ability to:

• Climb stairways, ladders, and work on elevated surfaces.
• Work independently and as a team.
• Work in a stationary position for considerable amounts of time (standing, kneeling, sitting).
• Lift heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.).
• Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of work frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subject to: hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation), hazardous materials (chemicals, blood and body fluids, etc.), extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noise, travel, and environmental dangers (disruptive people, imminent danger, threatening environment).

The City of Maricopa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.35 - $27.67 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maricopa, AZ 85139: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person