FLEET JOURNEY TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME)

About the role

The City of St. George Fleet Department is seeking a Journey Technician to join our dedicated team of professionals. This role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of vehicles, including emergency vehicles, transit buses, trucks, and automobiles.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel, gasoline, and various types of vehicles.
• Perform major engine overhauls, adjust computer command controls, and replace defective parts.
• Use sophisticated computer testing equipment to diagnose drivetrain and exhaust after treatment components.
• Perform oxyacetylene and electronic welding as required.
• Lay out, cut, and fit material for welding.
• Perform state safety inspections.
• Complete detailed repair notes for future reference.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all City equipment and vehicles.
• Up-fit various vehicles with extensive electrical and computer software knowledge.
• Install and repair multiplex data systems using laptop computer technology.
• Make decisions on repairs and complete work to achieve proper vehicle performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of recent, full-time experience in automotive, diesel, or heavy equipment repair.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience wiring complete electrical systems and diagnosing complex CAN/multiplexing networks on modern passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks.
• Four ASE certifications within 90 days of hire.
• A valid Utah Commercial (Class B) Driver License within six months of employment.
• State safety inspection certification within six months of employment.
• Refrigerant recovery and recycling certification within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant post-secondary education or a vocational degree in Automotive/Diesel technology may substitute for up to two years of required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must supply own hand tools and rollaway to perform duties as required.

Skills

• Knowledge and expertise in performing highly specialized maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate all City equipment.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems; pumps; gas, natural gas, and diesel engines; cooling systems; up-fit wiring; and transmissions.
• Knowledge of OBDII system and CAN system.
• Knowledge of multiplex data systems using laptop computer technology.
• Ability to read and analyze data and apply strategies based on diagnostics to repair complex systems.

Benefits

• Full City Benefits Package including High Deductible health plan, traditional medical plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, sick leave, recreation benefits, and a retirement pension plan.
• Employee Assistance Program, free or discounted access to City golf courses, swimming pools, and Recreation Center.