Fleet Services Technician

Performs maintenance, repair, and diagnostics, on Town mechanical/motorized equipment, including police and fire vehicles, landscaping, construction, and other specialized equipment. Completes a variety of skilled, and semi-skilled emergency vehicle, automotive, and equipment repair tasks.

WORK ACTIVITIES:

  • Perform state inspections in accordance with state laws.

  • Perform new vehicle & equipment make-ready/upfit and decommission activities.

  • Perform shop housekeeping to keep work areas safe and organized. Sweeps, maintains inventory, cleans equipment and services tools.

  • Order and receive parts and supplies as needed to support fleet repair and maintenance activities.

  • Interacts directly with internal customers and vendors.

  • Maintains, inspects, repairs, and replaces worn or broken equipment and vehicle parts.

  • Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on the Town’s fleet as per Town PM procedures.

  • Performs repair work on engine systems, transmission and drive axles, hydraulic systems, electrical and lighting systems, automotive heating and air-conditioning           systems, and auxiliary engine systems, etc.

  • Completes documentation and Fleet Maintenance Information System (FMIS) data input and completion of FMIS generated workorders as necessary for recording all      repairs and service history of vehicles.

  • Operates and tests vehicles and equipment before returning to department or moving to ready line.

  • Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and Town attendance policies and procedures.

  • Ensure all behaviors comply with the Town Personnel Rules and Regulations.

  • Informs immediate supervisor of potential hazards, problem areas, and all work activities.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.

• A current Texas Class C Driver’s License is required.

• Obtain at least 3 ASE certifications in any of the auto or truck categories within 1 year of hire date.

• Become Certified State of Texas Vehicle Inspector within six months of hire date.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain mechanic hand tools of type and quantities sufficient to perform with efficiency all required repair duties.

• Your driving record must be in compliance with Town of Flower Mound policy.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least one year experience in vehicle or equipment repair/maintenance or a certificate of completion from an auto or diesel technical school.

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference given for industry relevant work experience that exceeds the minimum requirement.

• Preference given for industry relevant auto/diesel vocational/technical training that was not used to meet the minimum work experience.

• Preference given for ASE Certification that exceed the minimum ASE requirement.

• Preference given for any current Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification

• Preference given for Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License

• Preference given for TX state inspectors license

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: 

• Repair principles, practices, and techniques for Cars, Light to Heavy Trucks, Construction and Off-Road Equipment, and Landscaping Equipment.

• Ability to operate various hand and power tools including diagnostic scan tools, Digital Volt/Ohm Meter, wrenches, saws, hammers, welders, and cutting torches.

• Knowledge of various types of fluids and materials used in the repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment.

• Systems and components of equipment and vehicles, including engine, transmission, rear axles and gear sets, front suspension, air and hydraulic brake systems, lighting and mechanical operations, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, multiplexing and complex electrical and electronic control systems.

• Vehicle repair and shop safety procedures and practices.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Must have good leadership, organizational, and communicative skills.

• Must have good hand/foot/eye coordination to operate and repair equipment and vehicles.

• Work well under pressure and stress.

• Competence with Computer use and data input.

• Prioritize, monitor, and organize work assignments.

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment/vehicles.

• Maintain a variety of shop and repair records.

• Use vehicle repair and preventative maintenance check list.

• Follow both written and oral instructions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Must be able to work after normal business hours as needed.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• To perform the essential functions of the job must be able to talk, read, see, walk, and hear.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include, exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure; lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy supplies several times a day; crawling, bending, and kneeling for several hours per day; climbing on and off equipment; operating vibrating equipment, work indoors, underground, outdoors, in confined spaces, and under constantly noisy conditions; work in adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather and hazardous conditions including mechanical, electrical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, and toxic waste hazards.

HIPAA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

Salary : $40,352