What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Technician - Apprentice/Technician/Senior Technician/Master Technician position at City of Grand Prairie, TX?
Salary : Depends on Qualifications
Location : Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2024-00315
Department : General Services
Division : Fleet Services
Opening Date : 09 / 30 / 2024
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Job Summary
Job Summary
Do you have a passion for repairing and maintaining vehicles, and in search of a platform to advance your career? Perhaps you're a skilled and motivated mechanic / technician aiming to further expand your expertise. In both scenarios, the Fleet department could be the destination for you!
How it Works
The Fleet positions within the City encompass a career ladder that spans from Apprentice roles to Fleet Tech, Senior and Master tiers, fostering development at every step. This framework encourages growth at each phase, allowing individuals to move up in their career while expanding their knowledge and expertise.
Why You Should Work With Us
Be a part of our ASE Blue Seal staff. Recent recognition we've received include : Ranked #18 Leading Fleet in the U.S. and Canada by Government Fleet Magazine and #38 Leading Fleet by National Association of Fleet Administrators. We are always pushing to be the best and to develop our team members. Moreover, the City offers remarkable employment perks and benefits!
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
This position has responsibilities that require exerting up to 100 pounds on occasion.
- Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment owned or leased by the City to include; motorcycles, police vehicles, emergency vehicles, tractors, excavators, loaders, etc.
- Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs vehicles and equipment to include; auto / light truck, medium / heavy duty, construction equipment, and trailers
- Diagnoses, disassembles, inspects, and repairs or replaces systems including; air and hydraulic brakes, cooling systems, drive lines, gasoline and diesel engines, HVAC, advance hydraulics, electrical, steering and suspension, and transmissions.
- Order necessary part(s) as needed for complete the job(s) assigned to ensure the division can efficiently respond to the Cities needs.
- Maintain a clean and orderly fleet shop.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Certifications Requirements
Fleet Technician Apprentice :
Pay Range : $17.82-$23.49 per hour
Fleet Technician
Pay Range : $17.82-25.47 per hour
Senior Fleet Technician :
Pay Range : $19.08-$30.03 per hour
Master Fleet Technician :
Pay Range : $20.80-$32.72 per hour
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
This position will hire based on experience and qualifications. You understand that if you are selected for hire that you will be required to read and sign the job description based on the position selected for; Fleet Technician Apprentice, Fleet Technician, Senior Fleet Technician, or Master Fleet Technician?
Do you possess, or can you obtain a State of Texas Vehicle Inspection license?
Do you possess, or can you obtain a State of Texas Class B CDL driver's license with air brake endorsement within 9 months from date of hire?
Do you have any experience in specialized equipment such as construction equipment or diesel repair?
Are you able to provide your own general mechanic hand tools to perform the job?
How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have repairing light duty and / or heavy duty equipment and vehicles?
Indicate how many Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications you presently have in Automotive, Heavy Truck or other?
List the ASE certifications you presently have and attach current ASE status letter available from http : / / my.ase.com or provide your ASE number for verification.
Do you hold any other automotive / light truck or medium / heavy duty certifications that may be relevant?
List Driver License class and ALL endorsements and restrictions on license :
Required Question
Salary : $18 - $23
