Fleet Technician

About the role

It's not just about a job, it's about having a career where you can answer the call and make a difference! This Fleet Technician position is a NEW addition to our growing fleet maintenance team. Fleet Technicians perform preventive maintenance procedures and complete advanced-level repairs to District automobiles, light-duty vehicles, apparatus, and equipment. The position primarily works onsite at TVF&R’s Logistics Service Center located at 9991 SW Avery St, Tualatin, OR 97062.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance procedures on light-duty staff vehicles, heavy-duty fire apparatus, and various auxiliary apparatus and equipment.
• Performs advanced level diagnostics and corrective maintenance procedures on light-duty staff vehicles, heavy-duty fire apparatus, and various auxiliary apparatus and equipment. Systems include but are not limited to electrical, drive train, hydraulics, suspension, tires, brakes, engine emissions, fire suppression, and vehicle accessories.
• Obtains information and communicates with vendors to understand technical specifications and procedures, and ordering technically-specific parts.
• Communicates directly with internal customers to understand concerns and inform diagnosis as well as updating status of repairs and maintenance.
• Performs road tests, and operates staff vehicles, heavy-duty fire apparatus, and various auxiliary apparatus for preventative maintenance, diagnostic procedures, annual testing, and repair confirmation.
• Communicates with internal customers to understand functional needs. Designs, fabricates, and installs a variety of items as necessary for special projects, vehicle set-ups, and modifications.
• Digitally records labor, parts, and comments to reflect all maintenance and repairs performed.
• Transports vehicles and equipment throughout the Portland Metro area as needed to District maintenance facilities, outside vendor establishments, and customer locations.
• May pick up and deliver parts from local vendors as directed.
• Assists with maintenance and cleaning tasks at the Logistics Service Center.
• Participates in Divisional project development as assigned.
• May perform maintenance, repair, and annual certification on various types of District equipment as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
  • High school diploma or