Vehicle Maintenance Technician I or Vehicle Maintenance Technician II

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*Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy*

Note: Must be able to respond to assigned operations complex within 45 minutes

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspections and basic repairs on utility vehicles and equipment.  Includes, but is not limited to passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUV’s, medium and heavy trucks, trailers and off road equipment. Maintenance operations may take place in the garage or at field locations during various work schedules depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance (PM) inspections on light & medium duty vehicles/equipment and assists higher classification of technicians with PM’s on all vehicles and equipment.

• Performs required State emission inspections.

• Assists with Federal DOT inspections.

• Adheres to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for DOT inspections.

• Provides assistance on dielectric test inspections.

• Performs diagnostics and repairs on light and medium vehicles, (gas & diesel) forklifts, trailers and powered equipment.

• Maintains the appropriate level of technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment.  

• Performs hydraulic brake systems and component repairs.

• Assists with hydraulic component repairs.

• Assists with air brake system inspections and repairs.

• Assists higher classification of technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles/equipment.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging and assist with basic A/C systems and component repairs.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Vehicle Maintenance Technician I

• Two year associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school

• In addition to required education above, one (1) year minimum of related experience

• In lieu of the required education, high school diploma AND two (2) years minimum of related experience

Vehicle Maintenance Technician II

• Two year associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school

• In addition to required education above, two (2) years minimum of related experience

• In lieu of the required education, high school diploma AND three (3) years minimum of related experience

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Electric Utility Fleet Experience

• Basic Hydraulic Experience

• ASE Certifications

• AWS Welding Certifications

• Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with peers, customers and management

• Demonstrate ability to make sound decisions, exercising good judgement and setting priorities

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience with computer equipment, laptops, keyboard, tablets, etc.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must be able to obtain "CDL Class A" driver's license within a designated (120 days) timeframe

• Must be able to respond to emergency situations

• Residency Requirement: Must reside within 45 minutes of