Fleet Maintenance Technician

About the role

The City of Saginaw is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Fleet Management team as a Fleet Maintenance Technician. This position plays a vital role in maintaining and repairing the City’s diverse fleet of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment that support essential public services.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and service repairs on light-duty (Class 1–2), medium-duty (Class 3–6), heavy-duty (Class 7–8), and specialized equipment
• Conduct safety inspections and operational checks
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, drivelines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, and related components
• Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications
• Respond to field service calls and emergency breakdowns, including during inclement weather events
• Maintain accurate work orders, time records, and parts inventory using computerized fleet maintenance software
• Perform bodywork and painting, including basic collision estimates
• Maintain shop tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and orderly condition
• Follow all safety procedures, departmental policies, and manufacturer guidelines
• Provide training or technical direction to entry-level staff as assigned

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience & Certification Requirements: See job requirements section for details

Qualifications

• Do you have a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No
• Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Driver's License? Yes No
• Do you have a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver License (CDL) Group A? [Required for pay levels I & L] Yes No
• How many years of experience do you have performing vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair? Less than 1 year 1 - 2 years 3 - 4 years 5+ years
• How many years of experience do you have working specifically on heavy-duty trucks or heavy motorized equipment? None Less than 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5+ years
• Have you performed fleet maintenance for a government or municipal entity? None Less than 1 year 1 + years
• Please indicate the number of State of Michigan Heavy-Duty Mechanic certifications (or ASE equivalents) you currently possess: None 1 - 3 4 - 5 Master Certification (All six categories)
• Please indicate your experience performing preventative maintenance and diagnostics using electronic diagnostic software: None Limited experience Moderate experience Extensive experience
• Please select the systems you have experience diagnosing and repairing (select all that apply): Diesel engines Hydraulic systems Brake systems Suspension and steering Transmissions/drivelines Fuel Systems
• Please indicate your experience performance welding. None Basic MIG/Stick Advanced welding Advanced + aluminum fabrication Required

Skills

• Mechanically inclined
• Safety-focused
• Collaborative team environment

Benefits

The City of Saginaw offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, including:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium.
• MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare Savings Plan: Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
• City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.
• City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits.
• Deferred Compensation Program: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

This position offers multiple classification levels with advancement opportunities based on experience, certifications, and demonstrated competencies. Starting salaries range from $22.15 / hour for Entry Level (SEIU F) to $29.88 / hour for Advanced Level (SEIU L).

Schedule

This position offers multiple classification levels with advancement opportunities based on experience, certifications, and demonstrated competencies. Starting salaries range from $22.15 / hour for Entry Level (SEIU F) to $29.88 / hour for Advanced Level (SEIU L).