General Fleet Maintenance Technician I-IV

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Job Summary

General Fleet Maintenance Technician I–IV

The City of Olathe is seeking qualified candidates for General Fleet Maintenance Technician I–IV positions to help maintain the vehicles and equipment that support essential City services.

A $4,000 hiring bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Includes Shift Differential: $0.74 per hour

General Fleet Maintenance Technicians perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of the City’s passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, vans, and other assigned fleet units that support daily municipal operations and essential City services. This work helps keep fleet assets safe, reliable, and ready for service. Responsibilities include inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, brake, steering, suspension, air conditioning, and drivetrain systems.

In municipal fleet maintenance, your work has a direct impact every day. You are not just repairing vehicles and equipment—you are helping keep public works, utilities, parks, facilities, and other essential City services operating safely and reliably for the community.

Positions may be filled at the I, II, III, or IV level depending on the selected candidate’s experience, training, certifications, and demonstrated ability. While core duties are generally consistent across levels, the complexity of work, degree of independent judgment, and minimum qualifications increase with each level.

Technician Level Placement

General Fleet Maintenance Technician I
Pay Range: $21.75 - $28.90 per hour, depending on qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 0 to 2 years of related experience. High school diploma or GED required. Related vocational or technical training may substitute for some experience or be considered qualifying preparation.

General Fleet Maintenance Technician II
Pay Range: $23.75 - $31.79 per hour, depending on qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 2 to 4 years of related experience. High school diploma or GED required. Related vocational or technical training preferred.

General Fleet Maintenance Technician III
Pay Range: $25.50 - $34.97 per hour, depending on qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 4 to 6 years of related experience in fleet, automotive, or equipment maintenance. High school diploma or GED required. Technical training and job-related certifications preferred.

General Fleet Maintenance Technician IV
Pay Range: $28.00 - $39.06 per hour, depending on qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 6 or more years of progressively responsible related experience, including complex diagnostics and repair work. High school diploma or GED required. Advanced technical training and certifications strongly preferred.

Placement within the technician level structure will be based on a combination of related experience, technical training, certifications, approved equivalent credentials, and demonstrated ability to perform the work at the expected level of independence.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE certifications or other related industry certifications
• Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical systems
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repair of passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, and fleet equipment
• Experience using scan tools, diagnostic software, and computerized maintenance systems

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record
• Ability to obtain a Kansas Class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within six months of hire as a condition of continued employment, if required by assignment
• DOT medical certificate within the required timeframe, if required by assignment
• Air conditioning and refrigerant recovery/recycling certification at hire or within a specified period after hire, depending on assignment
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required based on assignment and must be obtained within a specified period as a condition of continued employment

Certifications and Equivalency

The City recognizes that candidates may demonstrate technical qualifications through a combination of relevant experience, formal education, trade school coursework, approved manufacturer or factory training, and industry certifications.