Fleet Technician II

Under general supervision diagnoses and repairs automotive systems and components. Inspect automobiles trucks and related equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary overhaul or repair. Diagnoses and performs repairs on fleet including but not limited to hydraulic suspension exhaust electrical cooling fuel electrical and component repairs. Fabricates repairs and maintains a wide variety of equipment constructed of metal including sheet metal repairs and fabrication. Instructs Parts Clerk on parts required to repair vehicle/equipment. Performs call-out repairs 24 hours a day seven days a week as required and must be able to work as needed for snow removal call-out and emergency vehicle repair. Must furnish own Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; automotive trade school or equivalent preferred and five (5) years related job experience with demonstrable skills in general automotive maintenance and repair; or any combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must have or be able to obtain within six (6) months a Valid State Commercial Drivers License Class A with air brake endorsement without K restriction. May be required to obtain a Missouri Vehicle Inspection License ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) training or ability to obtain. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six (6) months of of: Operations and procedures of automotive repair facilities; methods materials equipment and tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair; various electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines; standard practices equipment and tools of the automotive and equipment mechanical trade; principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance; methods and techniques of welding and fabrication; basic principles of record keeping; shop mathematics; occupational hazards and standard safety; electrical/hydraulics schematics; working knowledge of automotive equipment operations; computer applications related to the work and personal safety equipment and supplies. Skilled in: Diagnosing troubleshooting and repairing vehicles and equipment; estimating time and materials needed for work. Ability to: Read interpret and comprehend automotive manuals; interpret a variety of instructions in written oral diagram or schedule form; and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Physical Demands: Frequently required to sit and talk or hear; use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to walk or stand for long periods. Must have adequate hearing ability to diagnose mechanical problems in a loud environment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs. Typical Working Conditions: Garage atmosphere some outdoor work required conditions include extreme heat and cold working with solvents oils and greases. The air quality often includes internal combustion exhaust gasses and emissions chemical fumes and petroleum products. Employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and Working Hours 7:00 a.m. 3:30 CheckDrug TestingPhysical Abilities TestingIn addition to the application testing and/or examinations may be required for further Maintenance & Clerical Bargaining Unit positionPosition Open Until online at Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening drug-free City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job please submit your request to Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature level and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities demands and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment compensation or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add delete or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER BILINGUAL SKILLS PREFERRED