What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Technician - Heavy Equipment position at City of Lake Oswego, OR?
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The Position
The City of Lake Oswego is seeking qualified candidates for the Fleet Technician position within the Motor Pool Division of the Public Works Department. The Motor Pool shop is responsible for the maintenance and repair of City owned fleet, which includes a wide variety of vehicles, along with small and large equipment.
Under the direction of the Assistant Public Works Director, this full-time position will be assigned to perform skilled mechanical work that ranges from routine tune ups to complex repairs on all types of City fleet. The selected individual will be expected to utilize computerized diagnostic tools and online programs to assist with maintenance tasks, as well as an electronic fleet work order system to organize and maintain records. In addition, the Fleet Technician will be expected to provide internal customer service to all fleet users within the City organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspection and service on all City Fleet, except fire engines. This includes but is not limited to: engine and transmission oil and filter changes, adjusting and/or maintaining automatic and standard transmissions, repairing electrical circuits, replacing spark plugs, repairing flat tires, and changing fuel and air filters.
- Respond to requests for repair/maintenance on City fleet, provide excellent internal customer service to drivers.
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Along with cars and trucks, Fleet Technician will be expected to complete work on these other types of fleet:
- Tractors and mowing equipment including specialty mowers and attachments.
- Small engines such as pumps, generators, mowers, pressure washers, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, vibra-plates, and saws.
- Utility and equipment trailers (lights, brakes, tires, beds and tie downs, tow hitches, safety chains and jacks).
- Construction equipment/fleet: backhoe, track hoe, skid steer, dump truck, bucket truck
- Specialty equipment, including street sweepers, high pressure cleaners and Hydro excavator.
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Maintain and repair a variety of systems and components on all fleet, including, but not limited to:
- Specialty hydraulic systems, water systems, and electrical systems on street sweepers, high pressure cleaners and Hydro excavator.
- Electrical systems, including lights, safety warning lights, charging, starting, and computer control systems.
- Hydraulic, electric, and air brake systems, including ABS diagnosis and repairs.
- Utilizes the electronic work order system to create work orders, order parts as needed for repairs and track maintenance history.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education and Experience Requirements
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined is graduation with an Associate’s Degree in automotive Fleet Technicians or a related field and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Candidates must possess the knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to full-service automotive and diesel/combustion engine maintenance and repair.
Successful candidates will also possess the knowledge of and abilities to utilize the tools and diagnostic testing equipment used in the maintenance of gas and diesel engines. Must be able to interpret technical maintenance manuals, maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience using diagnostic tools and/or experience in welding, fabrication and heavy equipment repair.
Special Requirements:
- Candidates must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License and have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 6 months of hire.
- Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Fleet Vehicle Emission Inspector License within 6 months of hire.
- Additional licensing may be required.
- Must be able to perform work in inclement weather; work ‘on call’ and varying shifts; and work cooperatively with other employees. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a Physical Capacity Exam (PCE).
This position works primarily during routine daytime hours. However, responses to emergencies or construction schedules will require some nighttime, weekend, and holiday work activity.
For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr. (Download PDF reader)
Supplemental Information
Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, VEBA contribution, and TriMet Pass.
Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled, with first review April 8, 2025.
PO Box 369
Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
503.635.0220
The Position
The City of Lake Oswego is seeking qualified candidates for the Fleet Technician position within the Motor Pool Division of the Public Works Department. The Motor Pool shop is responsible for the maintenance and repair of City owned fleet, which includes a wide variety of vehicles, along with small and large equipment.
Under the direction of the Assistant Public Works Director, this full-time position will be assigned to perform skilled mechanical work that ranges from routine tune ups to complex repairs on all types of City fleet. The selected individual will be expected to utilize computerized diagnostic tools and online programs to assist with maintenance tasks, as well as an electronic fleet work order system to organize and maintain records. In addition, the Fleet Technician will be expected to provide internal customer service to all fleet users within the City organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspection and service on all City Fleet, except fire engines. This includes but is not limited to: engine and transmission oil and filter changes, adjusting and/or maintaining automatic and standard transmissions, repairing electrical circuits, replacing spark plugs, repairing flat tires, and changing fuel and air filters.
- Respond to requests for repair/maintenance on City fleet, provide excellent internal customer service to drivers.
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Along with cars and trucks, Fleet Technician will be expected to complete work on these other types of fleet:
- Tractors and mowing equipment including specialty mowers and attachments.
- Small engines such as pumps, generators, mowers, pressure washers, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, vibra-plates, and saws.
- Utility and equipment trailers (lights, brakes, tires, beds and tie downs, tow hitches, safety chains and jacks).
- Construction equipment/fleet: backhoe, track hoe, skid steer, dump truck, bucket truck
- Specialty equipment, including street sweepers, high pressure cleaners and Hydro excavator.
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Maintain and repair a variety of systems and components on all fleet, including, but not limited to:
- Specialty hydraulic systems, water systems, and electrical systems on street sweepers, high pressure cleaners and Hydro excavator.
- Electrical systems, including lights, safety warning lights, charging, starting, and computer control systems.
- Hydraulic, electric, and air brake systems, including ABS diagnosis and repairs.
- Utilizes the electronic work order system to create work orders, order parts as needed for repairs and track maintenance history.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education and Experience Requirements
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined is graduation with an Associate’s Degree in automotive Fleet Technicians or a related field and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Candidates must possess the knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to full-service automotive and diesel/combustion engine maintenance and repair.
Successful candidates will also possess the knowledge of and abilities to utilize the tools and diagnostic testing equipment used in the maintenance of gas and diesel engines. Must be able to interpret technical maintenance manuals, maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience using diagnostic tools and/or experience in welding, fabrication and heavy equipment repair.
Special Requirements:
- Candidates must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License and have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 6 months of hire.
- Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Fleet Vehicle Emission Inspector License within 6 months of hire.
- Additional licensing may be required.
- Must be able to perform work in inclement weather; work ‘on call’ and varying shifts; and work cooperatively with other employees. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a Physical Capacity Exam (PCE).
This position works primarily during routine daytime hours. However, responses to emergencies or construction schedules will require some nighttime, weekend, and holiday work activity.
For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr. (Download PDF reader)
Supplemental Information
Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, VEBA contribution, and TriMet Pass.
Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled, with first review April 8, 2025.
AFSCME / Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association (LOMEA)
The following material is a brief summary of each benefit and does not replace or supersede any provisions of the insurance contracts.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan or a health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.
Under the indemnity plan, Aetna Medical, once the participating provider out-of-pocket limit has been met, this plan will pay 100% of covered charges for participating and network not available providers. If you select Aetna Medical, your vision benefit will be provided by VSP Well Vision.
The HMO plan, Kaiser Permanente, guarantees delivery of necessary health services, which is provided exclusively by their own providers.
DENTAL INSURANCE
The City provides a choice of comprehensive coverage through Moda Health (Delta Dental) and Kaiser Permanente. With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care, as well as orthodontic benefits (for child dependents only).
LIFE INSURANCE
The City pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of $50,000, and accidental death and dismemberment in the amount of $50,000. You can choose to purchase supplemental life insurance for you and/or your spouse in increments of $10,000. You may also purchase life insurance in the amount of $2,000 for each eligible dependent at minimal cost. (Standard Life Insurance Company).
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
The City provides you with a long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period. (Standard Life Insurance Company).
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEMS (PERS)
The City of Lake Oswego is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources:
- member contributions* paid on your behalf by the City; and
- employer contributions*.
You become vested with PERS when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
You and your family can receive up to six (6) free confidential counseling sessions per incident per year, as well as other benefits, such as free legal consultation and first time home owner assistance. EAP coverage is provided by uprisehealth.
VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ACCOUNT (VEBA)
The City has established a Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA) to be used for medical expenses pre and post retirement. The City will contribute a dollar amount into your account as specified with the terms of the LOMEA collective bargaining agreement as authorized by IRS Code 501(c)(9). Additional information available in Human Resources.
OPTIONAL BENEFITS
Deferred Compensation – The City offers a deferred compensation plan through MissionSquare Retirement. Your participation in this plan is voluntary, and you will need to make the contributions to the plan(s).
Flexible Spending Account – The City offers a Flexible Spending Account Program after your have been employed with the City for six months. FSA’s allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and child care expenses with tax-free income. In addition, you may use the FSA Premium Only Account to help cover the cost of your portion of the City’s medical and dental insurance premiums. You do not need to wait six months to participate in the premium only portion.
HOLIDAYS
The City of Lake Oswego recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year.
1. Four hours New Years Eve*
2 New Year's Day
3. Martin Luther King's Birthday
4. President’s Day
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Memorial Day
8. Veteran's Day
9. Thanksgiving Day
10. The Friday Following Thanksgiving Day
11. Four Hours Christmas Eve*
12. Christmas Day
13. Personal Holiday
14. Juneteenth
- When Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve falls on Monday through Friday. Employees who are scheduled to work during the ½ day holiday shall be credited with four (4) hours of Holiday Pay.
VACATION
Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:
0-3 years: 12 days (8 hrs per month)
4-9 years 16.5 days (11 hrs per month)
10-15 years 21.5 days (14.33 hrs per month)
16-19 years 23.5 days (15.66 hrs per month)
20 25 days (16.67 hrs per month)
Vacation may be accrued to a maximum of two years with the approval of your supervisor.
SICK LEAVE
Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of eight hours per each month worked. Sick leave may be used when you are unable to work due to illness or injury, or to attend a member of the immediate family when they are sick or injured. (Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, mother, father, sister, brother, or other relative residing in your household. Sick leave may be accumulated to 135 days. Anything over 135 days will be transferred to employees VEBA account.
Salary : $62,278 - $79,459
