Fleet Mechanic

Key Responsibilities

• Performs diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment or light equipment, or both, depending on assignment and operational needs.
• Acquires EV training and certificates.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems.
• Reviews vehicle and equipment history files to assist in determining frequency and possible cause of problems.
• Determines materials and parts required.
• Repairs, overhauls or replaces all equipment components, including but not limited to, engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, steering, differentials, and hydraulic, electrical, computer, fuel and cooling systems.
• Instructs, mentors and assists with on-the-job training of Fleet Mechanic trainees.
• Tunes motors using standard test equipment.
• Performs safety inspections and may do emissions tests as required.
• Replaces defective parts.
• Performs oxyacetylene and electronic welding as required. May fabricate special equipment; layout, cut and fit material for welding.
• Services equipment with oil, grease and water. Checks and services batteries. Checks and lubricates transmissions and differentials. May change and mount tires.
• Uses normal hand tools, as well as power tools, and modern test or diagnostic equipment to perform necessary repairs, adjustments, overhaul or component replacement.
• Keeps current on repair and diagnostic technology by studying repair manuals and other production literature, as well as attending specific schools or classes as required.
• Maintains standard shop records, reflecting amount of time, type of repair, parts used and job orders.
• Will use a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four to six (4-6) years’ experience in the operation, repair, adjustment, overhaul and general maintenance of passenger vehicles, light and heavy trucks and equipment and EV’s.
• Experience must also include work performed on one or more of the following specialized types of vehicles or equipment: street or runway maintenance, snow removal, sanitation, fire or other emergency and off-road equipment.
• Knowledge of standard practices, equipment, tools of the automotive mechanic and welding trades; ability to diagnose and correct defects in a wide variety of "light" equipment, "heavy” equipment and EV, depending on assignment.
• Must possess all hand tools necessary to complete assigned duties.
• Must possess certification for vehicle safety inspections and vehicle emission tests (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
• Possession of a valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card. Will be required to possess a Utah State Commercial Driver's License, Class A.
• May be required to possess industry related ASE certifications.

Working Conditions

• Moderate-to-heavy physical activity.
• Considerable standing, crouching and stooping in uncomfortable positions.
• Frequent lifting of weights up to 80 pounds or more.
• Exposure to fumes, dust, grease, solvents, contaminants, dirt, dampness, heights, noise, objectionable odors, and inclement weather.
• Occupational hazards also include injuries from accidents.
• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Position Type

• Full-Time

Department

• Public Services

Position Salary Range

• $26.62 - $35.03

Full Time/Part Time

• Full time

Scheduled Hours

• 40