Fleet Maintenance Technician

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Job Summary

The City of Olathe is expanding its Fleet team and is currently hiring for 2nd-shift Fleet Maintenance Technicians to help keep essential City services running around the clock.  Join a skilled, mission-driven team that takes pride in keeping the City's vehicles sage, reliable, and ready for service. 

Role Overview

The Fleet Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance, diagnosis, and repair work on the City's diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, including light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as specialized machinery (e.g., police vehicles, fire apparatus, construction equipment, and mowers). This critical role ensures all municipal vehicles and equipment are maintained in a safe, efficient, and reliable operating condition to support essential city services. 

Position Levels & Qualifications:

Fleet Maintenance Technician I

• Pay Range: $21.75 to $24.97 depending on qualifications
• Qualifications: A minimum of two years of education and/or experience in automotive and equipment maintenance and repair is required. Hydraulic experience is preferred.
• Certifications Required: A/C refrigerant recovery and recycling certification.

Fleet Maintenance Technician II

• Pay Range: $23.75 to $26.95 depending on qualifications
• Qualifications: A minimum of three years of education and/or experience in automotive and equipment maintenance and repair experience is required. Hydraulic experience is preferred.
• Certifications Required: A/C refrigerant recovery and recycling certification. Combination of three ASE certifications, two of which will be brakes and suspension, the third is choice, EVT F1 or F2.

Fleet Maintenance Technician III

• Pay Range: $25.50 to $29.72 depending on qualifications
• Qualifications: A minimum of six years of education and/or experience in automotive and equipment maintenance and repair is required. Hydraulic experience is preferred.
• Certifications Required: A/C refrigerant recovery and recycling certification. Combination of three ASE certifications, two of which will be brakes and suspension, the third is choice. Heavy side would require F1 or F2 plus F3 and F4. Light side would require F1 or F2 plus L1 and ASE electrical.

Fleet Maintenance Technician IV

• Pay Range: $28.00 to $33.20 depending on qualifications
• Qualifications: A minimum of ten years of experience in automotive and equipment maintenance and repair. Hydraulic experience is preferred.
• Certifications Required: A/C refrigerant recovery and recycling certification and all certificates for ASE Master Mechanic. Light side would also require L1 from EVT. Heavy side would require all EVT training.

Additional Requirements for All Levels:

• High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in automotive technology. Education in automotive technology through a trade school is preferred.
• Valid State of Kansas driver's license with a favorable driving record.
• State of Kansas Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements within six months of employment.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Team Environment: Collaborate with dedicated professionals who share your passion.
• Advanced Tools & Technology: Utilize the latest diagnostic and repair technologies.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

2nd Shift Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM – plus a shift differential of $.74 per hour.

We offer competitive hourly rates and benefits, such as such as 8 weeks of paid parental leave. Click here for a comprehensive guide to City of Olathe benefits

We take pride in maintaining a top-tier fleet that drives our operations and ensures excellence in service. If you're a hands-on professional with a talent for diagnostics and a passion for precision, you might be the perfect addition to join our team to keep the wheels turning and engines running smoothly

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Fleet Maintenance Technician II uses their technical expertise to perform complex skilled maintenance, diagnostics and repairs to automotive, light, and medium duty trucks, and a wide variety of equipment such as but not limited to tractors and lawn mowers to ensure the vehicles and equipment operate safely and efficiently.  This position is part of a four-level career progression of Fleet Maintenance Technician I, II, III and IV.

Key Responsibilities  

• Analyzes vehicle and equipment failures; determines causes, recommends and/or completes repair solutions including but not limited to engine, transmission, brake suspension, hydraulic and electric repairs using proper safety devices and procedures.

• Performs routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks to prevent breakdowns and extend the lifespan of vehicles and equipment.

• Performs equipment installation, fabrication, welding, and acetylene cutting for all types of vehicles and equipment.  

• Responds to emergency repairs and service calls on vehicles and equipment including afterhours calls.  

• Maintains accurate and detailed records; reports on repairs performed, equipment usage and condition.

Qualifications 

Experience: A minimum of three years of training and/or experience in Automotive and Equipment Maintenance and repair is required.  Hydraulic experience preferred.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent supplemented with course work in automotive technology is required.  Trade school is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license with favorable driving record is required.  A class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement is required within 6 months of employment.

Environmental or Physical Demands:  May encounter moderate noise levels from vehicles, equipment, instruments, or ventilation systems.