What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Technician position at City of Alexandria?
Fleet Services Technician I / II
An Overview
A Fleet Technician I/II is at the full performance level and performs skilled maintenance and repair work on the City’s motor vehicles, public works, and construction vehicles and equipment. Assignments are received in the form of work orders noting the problem area or service required. Fleet Technicians I/II’s are available for diagnostic assistance, and they provide quality control measures on complex and difficult repairs. An incumbent in this class will also determine the repair requirements on less complex repairs and perform the repairs or maintenance services under the general supervision of a Fleet Management Supervisor.
The Opportunity
- Inspects, diagnoses, services, repairs, and performs scheduled maintenance on gas and diesel-powered heavy trucks, road maintenance equipment, and other related equipment.
- Performs complex diagnoses of vehicles using computer systems or manuals.
- Repairs engines, transmissions, brake systems, electrical systems, air conditioning, fuel systems, computer systems, emissions systems, front or rear ends and components, and performs wheel alignments.
- Performs road test checks on vehicles, as needed, following completion of the service and/or repair; adheres to safe work practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required; and completes service records for work performed, including documenting labor and parts used.
- Respond to emergency road assistance calls for disabled city vehicles and equipment.
- Makes recommendations for repair, modification, and disposal of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
- Install and adjust snow removal, salt, sand spreader, and leaf equipment; repair emergency equipment such as snowplows and serve on call to make repairs in emergency situations; and install and outfit public safety vehicles with ancillary equipment (sirens, lights, cages, decals, etc.).
- Perform overtime, emergency, and related work as required.
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Fleet Technician I
High School Diploma or GED: One year of work experience performing skilled automotive maintenance and repair services on automotive and/or construction vehicles and equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence; and the tools necessary to perform automotive maintenance service and repair.
Prior to the completion of the one year probationary period, incumbent must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license issued by the state of the employee's residence; valid certification as: (1) Virginia State Automotive Safety Inspector; (2) Virginia State Emissions Inspector; and (3) ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification issued by VADEQ.
Fleet Technician II
High School Diploma or GED and one year of advanced study and/ or training beyond high school from an accredited college, vocational school, and/or workforce development and continuing education program. Course work must include the following in automotive technology: (1) Basic Theory; (2) Brake Systems; (3) Electrical Systems; (4) Heating and Air Conditioning; and (5) Forklift certification; three years of experience in performing skilled automotive maintenance and repair services on a full range of automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, refuse disposal vehicles and specialty equipment such as street sweepers; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; and a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Employees must obtain and maintain the following valid certifications and license at appointment: (A) VA State Automotive Safety Inspector; (B) VA State Emissions Inspector; and (C) ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification issued by VADEQ and possess the tools necessary to perform automotive maintenance service and repair.
Salary : $51,726 - $91,025
