Fleet Service Technician

Job Description

Performs preventive inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of City of Bryan fleet vehicles and equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs skilled mechanical repair and overhaul work on various types of City fleet equipment such as automobiles, trucks (both light and heavy duty), gasoline and diesel engines, fire apparatus including pumper engines and aerial devices, heavy equipment such as backhoes, front loaders, graders, street sweepers, mowers and small equipment, and other types of municipal power-driven equipment in accordance with standard trade practices.
• Repairs, rebuilds, or replaces various types of hydraulic equipment such as pumps, hoses, cylinders, jacks, and other related parts and various types of transmissions, including automatic, manual, and hydrostatic drive systems and their related components.
• Performs skilled diagnostic and repair procedures on standard and electronic ignition systems, along with computerized fuel injection, diesel fuel systems, and total vehicle electrical systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on gasoline and diesel power equipment including changing oil, lubricating the chassis, and checking and replenishing other fluids as needed.
• Repairs or replaces as needed: lights, batteries, alternators, radiators, transmissions, engines, brakes and related parts, wheels, tires, chassis parts, and mounted vehicle components (both interior and exterior). Installs and repairs safety equipment, light bars, spots lights, emergency beacons, communication systems, and related vehicle wiring.
• Inspects City vehicles and assures compliance with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Utilizes a wide variety of hand tools and other related shop tools and equipment.
• Stores, handles, applies, and disposes of hazardous materials as required.
• Assists with maintaining safe, clean, and orderly conditions in the workplace.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

• High School Diploma or GED , preferably supplemented with additional vocational training in automotive repair.
• Requires at least three (3) years of work experience involving the maintenance and repair of automotive and other mechanical equipment.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system or the ability to obtain the license within the timeframe set by the department.
• Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) Certification is preferred, but not required. Must be able to obtain ASE certification in at least 2 skill areas within 6 months of hire. ASE Master Certification is a plus.
• Must possess a current State of Texas Inspection License or the ability to obtain within the timeframe set by the department.
• Must be able to furnish your own personal toolbox with a complete set of tools by point of hire and maintain during the course of employment.