FLEET AUTOMOTIVE TECH II

About the role

The City of Nampa is seeking an Automotive Technician II - Fleet to join our team. This position is responsible for performing advanced technical automotive, electrical, and electronic diagnosis, modifications, and repairs on city vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Uses scanners and various other tools to perform advanced trouble shooting and diagnostic work on city vehicles and equipment, to include diagnosis and repair of engines, transmissions, cooling, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Designs, fabricates, and installs emergency vehicle lighting systems.
• Installs communication radios, Wi-Fi units, and antennas, as well as other specialized equipment required by police and fire equipment.
• Tests and repairs fire pumps, valves and controls as necessary.
• Performs regular scheduled maintenance and repair of City vehicles, emergency equipment, construction equipment, and specialized equipment as required.
• Utilizes related tools such as welder, torch, grinders, and drills for fabrication and design.
• Operates tire mounting and balancing machines.
• Cleans and maintains shop equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation and use.
• Test drives vehicles when appropriate.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same and similar class of positions.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principals, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 5 plus years of experience in automotive / heavy truck maintenance, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid State of Idaho driver’s license.
• Obtain State of Idaho Class B Commercial Driver's License within two years of entering this classification.
• Obtain Air Conditioning Repair Certification within two years of accepting the position.
• Obtain a minimum of 4 (four) ASE or EVT certifications within two years of accepting the position (with the goal of working towards Master Technician Certification).

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, and construction equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power, and other related shop and hand tools.
• Advanced knowledge of the maintenance and operation of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of automobiles, trucks, and other related construction equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of safety regulations and work methods related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, heavy equipment, and shop and hand tools.
• Advanced knowledge of automotive electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to provide technical knowledge and guidance to fleet services staff as needed.
• Ability to effectively diagnose and repair a wide variety of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to efficiently operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools used in the maintenance and repair of City vehicles and construction equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate to, and request from, Fleet staff the necessary materials and equipment to complete work assignments.
• Ability to effectively read and correctly interpret manuals, specifications, and drawings.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.