Fleet Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment or light equipment, or both, depending on assignment and operational needs.
• "Light" equipment includes but is not limited to police and other passenger cars, pick-ups, tow trucks, vans, ATV and other four-wheelers, Cushmans, small tractors, mowers, snow blowers, accessories, hydraulics and other motive and non-motive equipment.
• "Heavy" equipment includes, but is not limited to bulldozers, loaders, pavers, brooms, power shovels, packers, plows, fire trucks, hydraulics, accessories and other motive and non-motive equipment.
• Acquire EV training and certificates.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• All requirements are subj

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Title: Fleet Mechanic Job Description: Incumbent performs journey-level, skilled diagnosis, repairs and maintenance on heavy and light vehicles and equipment and electric vehicles (EV, throughout), depending on assignment and operational needs. Reports to shift supervisor. Applicable experience and expertise of knowledge will be considered and evaluated when making job offer. Position Salary Range: $26.62 - $35.03 This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: Health Insurance Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

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