Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

Salary: $29.48 hourly
Location: 100 Sixth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

In support of the Superintendent of Streets, Fleet and Fixed Operations and Fleet Manager, this position conducts maintenance for all city equipment with a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance. Work includes light, medium, and heavy vehicles/equipment, buses, and emergency vehicles. Responsibilities involve work orders and documentation, with additional tasks assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and inspects city equipment/vehicles for fleet maintenance requirements.
• Prepares work orders and documents work completed.
• Provides proper care for tools and equipment required for fleet maintenance.
• Performs repairs and upkeep on sedans, light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, construction equipment, buses, emergency vehicles, gas and diesel motors.
• Attends service schools and other training.
• Conducts work in a safe manner and adheres to all safety policies.
• Assists or substitutes in other department responsibilities as required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work day or night hours with minimal notice.
• Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor environmental conditions from extreme heat, rain, snow, humidity, to extreme cold.
• Must be able to lift 50 - 100 pounds.
• Must be able to coordinate and accomplish service calls seven days a week.
• Must have no limitations that impair doing the responsibilities of the position with either left or right hands.
• Must be able to bend, twist, kneel, and squat for repair requirements.
• Must have no impairments from exposure to lubricants, exhaust, and other products.
• Must have no limitations that restrict working at heights above 12 feet.
• Must have no limitations on seat belt use.
• Must be able to stand, sit or walk continuously 6 – 8 hours per day.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) with air brake and passenger endorsements.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Additional schooling in technical and/or undergraduate in fleet maintenance work is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate mechanical abilities and experience.

Skills

• Ability to read/write and follow instructions.
• Ability to write legibly for data collection and completion of reports.
• Ability to operate common computer software.
• Basic computer operating and navigation skills.
• Basic keyboarding skills.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance manuals.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and tools required for repair and preventative maintenance of all city equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of driving and operation procedures for sedans, trucks, heavy equipment, and buses.
• Knowledge of work order procedures and documentation of fleet maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures involved with fleet maintenance.
• Knowledge of welding, torching, and fabricating procedures for the repair and maintenance of city equipment.
• Knowledge of lubrication and fluid changes on city equipment.
• Knowledge of operation of and procedures for snow plowing.

Benefits

• Health HDHP Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with City's HDHP
• Flexible Spending Account
• Standard Life Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Income Continuation Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Post Employment Health Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education