Fleet Technician
Job Posting for Fleet Technician at City of Farmers Branch
Join our team as a skilled Fleet Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of city-owned vehicles and equipment, including fire, ambulance, diesel-powered cars, and emergency units. Be part of a dynamic organization dedicated to serving the community and ensuring our critical assets are always in top-notch condition.
Background Requirements
Candidates offered a position must successfully complete the following:
At our organization, we foster a culture that thrives on collaboration, information sharing, and effective decision-making. Your skills and abilities will include:
Licenses and Certificates:
As part of our commitment to professional growth, we expect our Vehicle and Equipment Technicians to possess the following licenses and certifications:
Work Environment:
While this role can be challenging, it offers immense satisfaction and the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment. The work environment may involve exposure to various disagreeable elements, requiring frequent handling of oily, greasy parts. Physical demands include heavy lifting (over 50 lbs.), climbing, driving, outdoor work, and exposure to vehicles on lifts, running vehicles, and solvents, fuels, and paints.
Flexibility and dedication are crucial, as this position may require on-call availability during non-working hours and occasional work during evenings and weekends.
For more information, please visit our recruitment page: https://farmersbranch.attract.neogov.com/
As a Fleet Technician, your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks to keep our fleet operating smoothly. You will excel in:- Conducting repairs and routine maintenance on all city-owned equipment and vehicles promptly.
- Handling vehicle transportation for required servicing and implementing necessary fabrication and welding repairs when needed.
- Tailoring equipment modifications to meet the specific needs of our departments, ensuring optimal performance.
- Skillfully performing new vehicle up-fittings, including installing light bars, strobes, toolboxes, portable generators and compressors, custom power supplies, computer docking stations, orange cone storage systems, fifth wheel hitches, liftgates, city logos, and decals.
- Diagnoses, installs services for fleet vehicles/equipment including mechanical, electrical, computerized circuitry, refrigeration, ignition, transmission/transaxle, brake, fuel and exhaust. Including but not limited to preventive maintenance.
Background Requirements
Candidates offered a position must successfully complete the following:
- A comprehensive background check, to include nationwide criminal, sex offender, motor vehicle review, education and employment verification, address history and SSN trace.
- A Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprint criminal background check. Must be able to comply with state and federal requirements for criminal justice security standards.
- A pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and compliance with all U.S. DOT regulations during employment.
At our organization, we foster a culture that thrives on collaboration, information sharing, and effective decision-making. Your skills and abilities will include:
- Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of automotive repair, components, and systems.
- Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and safely operating hand, power, and electronic diagnostic tools.
- Ability to comprehend technical documents, manuals, and apply mathematical concepts as needed for the role.
- Good written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with team members and superiors.
Licenses and Certificates:
As part of our commitment to professional growth, we expect our Vehicle and Equipment Technicians to possess the following licenses and certifications:
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record (Class "B" Commercial Driver's License required within six months of employment).
- Three ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications are mandatory, with the expectation of obtaining three additional ASE certifications within the first year of employment.
Work Environment:
While this role can be challenging, it offers immense satisfaction and the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment. The work environment may involve exposure to various disagreeable elements, requiring frequent handling of oily, greasy parts. Physical demands include heavy lifting (over 50 lbs.), climbing, driving, outdoor work, and exposure to vehicles on lifts, running vehicles, and solvents, fuels, and paints.
Flexibility and dedication are crucial, as this position may require on-call availability during non-working hours and occasional work during evenings and weekends.
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