Description
The Fleet Equipment Technician III will perform maintenance and complex repairs on various systems on a diverse fleet with different types of vehicles and equipment to include after hours call-outs for breakdowns and repairs.
The location and work schedule of this position may include day and evening hours, weekends and holidays as well as being on a rotational On-Call schedule that may require the technician to return to work and or perform repairs in the field.
- Performs complex gasoline and diesel engine tune-ups and overhauls.
- Performs specialized work and repairs on engines, carburetors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other complex vehicle components and heavy equipment specifically serviced by the service center.
- Disassembles, repairs, services, reassembles, and reinstalls vehicle accessories and systems, including brakes, transmissions, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, cooling systems and radiators, air conditioning, suspension, vehicle generators, carburetors and fuel injection, starters, and pumps.
- Performs wheel alignments on all types of heavy equipment, such as crawler loaders, backhoes and bulldozers.
- Operates and uses acetylene torch to repair equipment.
- Records maintenance and service data on designated forms.
- Performs preventive maintenance, as required.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Completion of an accredited automotive, diesel or related certification program may substitute for required experience up to a maximum of six (6) months. An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Requires a Class “C” driver’s license. If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 120 days of employment with the City.
If applicable, must be licensed within six (6) months of employment as a Texas State Vehicle Inspector in accordance with Texas Department of Public Safety procedures and regulations.
Must be certified within six (6) months of employment with respect to EPA standards in air conditioning service, repairs, and Freon recovery, including Freon recovery equipment operations.
Equipment Hand Tool Requirements:
An incumbent must provide his or her own hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, ratchets, toolbox, etc., as a condition of employment.
The individual must meet the minimum hand tool requirements within six (6) months of employment.
Physical Requirements:
Essential duties are performed in a service center environment with exposure to a variety of motorized equipment, spare parts, tools, oil and lubrication, corrosive liquids, and other potentially hazardous materials.
Incumbent may be exposed to loud noise, warm and cold conditions, standing for long periods, frequent stooping and bending, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
Individuals will need to have good eye-and-hand coordination and read and write in dimly-lit conditions.
