Fleet Technician Apprenticeship

About This Position

he Fleet Technician Apprenticeship program is a two-year program and was developed to attract and train individuals with the desire to become a skilled fleet technician with the City of Phoenix, underfilling our Equipment Service Worker II role.

Apprentices perform a variety of semiskilled tasks in maintaining and repairing a wide variety of on and off-highway equipment for the City of Phoenix. Assignments are routine at the beginning of the program. As an apprentice's knowledge and skill increases, the complexity of assignments increases until performance and technical ability are at the journey level. Participation in the program requires apprentices to attend courses provided by partnering educational institutions. Coursework is subject to a curriculum schedule and may require the incumbent to attend day or evening classes. Additionally, the incumbent may change work schedules (I.e., day, evening and night shifts) to accommodate coursework and job training that must be completed within the program guidelines. No experience is required prior to starting the program. All required training is paid for and provided by the City of Phoenix while on-the-job and being employed full-time.

Job Duties Include

• Participates, as an apprentice, to learn the maintenance and repair trade for on-and off-highway equipment.
• Works in conjunction with an educational institution and assigned staff within the division to master core inspection, diagnosis, and repair services associated with: engines (ignition and compression type), fuel systems (traditional and alternative type), ignition systems, exhaust systems, electrical/electronic systems, cooling systems, heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems (HVAC), steering/suspension systems, braking systems (hydraulic and air), transmission/drive axle systems, and hydraulic system.
• Learns and complies with all shop safety and environmental practices, including mandatory training.
• Learns to apply core fundamental subject areas to a variety of equipment within a government fleet (i.e., fire apparatus, street sweepers, refuse trucks).
• Learns to provide core on and off-highway equipment maintenance services.
• Learns to perform basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
  
  
  

Program tentative start date is June 2025.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ability To

• Think logically and follow oral and written instructions.
• Comprehend mechanical, electrical, and computerized systems within on and off-highway equipment.
• Use critical thinking and logic to solve complex problems when facing troubleshooting scenarios requiring resolution.
• Learn the tools, theory, and terminology associated with the automotive repair industry
• Use hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and perform work with manual dexterity.
  
  
  

SALARY

• $19.54 / hour starting wage as an apprentice.
• $20.51 / hour after 1,000 on-the-job training (OJT) hours of successful performance as an apprentice.
• $21.54 / hour after 2,000 OJT hours of successful performance as an apprentice.
• $22.61 / hour after 3,000 OJT hours of successful performance as an apprentice.
• $23.74 / hour after 4,000 OJT hours of successful performance as an apprentice, including promotion to Equipment Service Worker II.
  
  
  

Apprentices must successfully and satisfactorily complete all assigned classroom and equipment training, including on-the-job training hours. During this period of the program, apprentices will be non-classified and paid as an Equipment Service Worker II apprentice. After successful completion of the program, apprentices will promote into the Equipment Service Worker II classification and serve a 12-month City probationary period. All candidates must complete a pre-employment drug screening and provide a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) release of educational and subsequent attendance records for the duration of the program.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend written material at a level appropriate for the class.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED at the time of hire.
• Must successfully attend a fleet services information session.
• Requires:
• Ability to perceive the full range of the color spectrum.
• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
• Working at heights greater than 10 feet and move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust for extended periods of time.
• Maintaining regular and reliable attendance.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Must hold a Class D or equivalent license for one year and prove one year of driving experience in a vehicle other than a motorcycle.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .
• The City job description can be found here.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes April 21, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

How To Apply

Step 1: Apply online by completing the required information, attaching your cover letter and resume and answering the pre-screening questions and register for the information session. As part of the online application process, you will be asked the following question:

In 100 words or fewer, please explain why you are interested in becoming an ESW II Apprentice, and if selected, what steps would you take to be successful as an apprentice.

Step 2: You will receive a notice at your primary email address which will contain an invitation to take an online assessment. Preference given to applicants who successfully pass the online assessment with an 85% score or better.

The results of the application screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

General Apprentice-U2, JC:00020, ID# 57553, 04/07/25, 3 mos, AJ, Benefits:002

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