Fleet Maintenance Technician

Under the direction of the Street Superintendent.  Responsible for the safety, as well as, maintaining the fleet vehicles and equipment within the city.

Essential Functions of Work

• Performs difficult skilled work maintaining and repairing a variety of automotive, light and heavy trucks and construction equipment
• Troubleshoots problems
• Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance service
• Performs mig welding, oxygen/acetylene torching, plasma cutting and soldering
• Installs lighting and 2-way radio equipment; makes repairs to equipment hydraulic systems
• Performs clerical tasks (e.g., receives/opens mail, answers phone, maintains inventory of repair parts, maintains files and retrieves information, orders parts, and supplies
• Maintains fleet maintenance database on computer, maintains preventive maintenance schedule for all vehicles and equipment
• Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
• Participates in the snow removal operations using front-end loader and single axle dump truck
• Works overtime as required to continue essential City services
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, trade, or vocational school
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ previous experience in automotive mechanics; which includes experience troubleshooting and diagnosing operational problems

Licensure or Certification Requirements

• Valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s license, with air brakes and tanker endorsements or must obtain one within one year of employment (The City will provide training)
• ASE certified in Brakes, Steering and Suspension, and a minimum of two other areas within one year of employment (The City will provide training)