Fleet Technician

This position performs skilled work maintaining and repairing town vehicles including department and pool vehicles, public safety vehicles, and light and heavy equipment. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Fleet Superintendent.  

The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.

• Inspects, maintains, services, and repairs automotive and various equipment; troubleshoots problems; maintains records and files.Repairs engines, hydraulic pumps, hoses, rams, valve bodies and controls, brake systems.
• Checks and replaces oil and fluid levels and filters; checks cooling system, belts, hoses, fans, exhaust system, etc.
• Checks, maintains, repairs, and/or replaces various automotive/equipment systems including wheel bearings, shock absorbers, fan belts, radiator hoses, u-joints, fluids, oil and lubricants, air pressure, coolant, exhaust system, ignitions, transmissions, differentials, and/or hydraulics.
• Changes, repairs and replaces tires, brakes; rotates and balances tires.
• Tunes motors using standard testing equipment; replaces fuel and water pumps.
• Reviews electrical work on equipment, such as diagnosing electrical shorts, installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights, and repairing generators and starters.
• Installs radios, sirens, light bars, cages, roll bars and other equipment.
• May fabricate and/or modify parts and equipment and/or adapt or fabricate tools and parts to repair equipment and vehicles. Performs occasional metal work including cutting, welding, etc.
• Safely operates heavy construction and repair equipment.
• Interprets and works from sketches and/or diagrams.
• Recognize and safely manage hazards encountered in the course of work.
• Assists and participates in receiving, counting, and tracking inventory.
• Records completed work in electronic work order reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of automotive passenger cars, trucks, construction and maintenance equipment; thorough knowledge of necessary safety precautions; skill in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in automotive repair work; basic skill with computers; ability to learn to use computer-based work-order system; ability to detect, by inspection, worn or broken parts; ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to prepare reports; ability to adapt available tools and parts to specific repair problems; ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience in automotive or equipment repair experience. 

Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina. May require possession of a commercial driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina (Class B). ASE certification, Emergency Vehicle Technician certification, or other relevant certificates preferred.This position’s physical requirements involve heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking.

Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to cold, exposure to heat, and may require wearing specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a noisy location (e.g. mechanical repair shop, etc.).

The Town of Huntersville is committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), gender, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Huntersville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources staff.