Fleet Maintenance Technician Trainee

MOS Code: 3521 (Marine Corps), 730B (Navy), 739 (Navy)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or higher
• Completion of an industry-specific training, vocational, or certification program through a vocational school, trade school, technical school, or vocational instruction program
• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment

Upon successful completion of a City of El Paso Fleet Maintenance Trainee on-the-job training program, the trainee will be qualified for a regular Fleet Maintenance Technician position. Some Fleet Maintenance Technician positions may require the following additional licenses or certifications:

• Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent from another state
• Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant recycling and recovery within six (6) months of appointment
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification within six (6) months of appointment
• Texas State Vehicle Inspector License Certification within six (6) months of appointment

Special Requirements

• Applicants for positions requiring a CDL or of a safety-sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing and may be required to pass a physical examination by federal regulations
• Some positions must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport

About the Role

Under immediate supervision, attend and complete classroom and on-the-job training in a variety of automotive and heavy equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and other shop-related services.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete classroom sessions and field training to gain knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a Fleet Maintenance Technician
• Learn to repair, recondition, and maintain a variety of trucks, automobiles, buses, and other City vehicles and equipment with gasoline, diesel, or alternative fueled internal combustion engines
• Perform regularly scheduled, emergency repair, and/or preventative maintenance work under the guidance of Fleet Maintenance staff
• Learn to assess, diagnose, analyze, and undertake overhaul repair, maintenance, and upkeep tasks required based on work orders
• Identify parts, supplies, and materials needed
• Learn to remove, inspect, install, and replace a variety of parts and components
• Attend field training to learn how to test and validate repairs and maintenance work
• Learn how to determine compliance with established repair, maintenance, and upkeep standards, operations, and expectations
• Update and maintain files, records, logs, and reports
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools

General Information

• This is an unclassified contract position
• Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Visit www.naces.org/members for more information
• A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application
• To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history
• Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position