Fleet Equipment Technician I (Automotive, Heavy Equipment)

About This Position
At the Austin Fleet Mobility Department, we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping our city moving forward. Managing more than 7,800 vehicles across 25 departments—including Fire, Police, EMS, Austin Energy, and Austin Water—we support the essential services that make Austin thrive, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.
Job Description:Fleet Equipment Technician I
Purpose:
Under close supervision, assists Equipment Technicians with tasks involving the maintenance and repair of vehicles and other motorized equipment including, trailers maintained by Fleet Services.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Refuels and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of types of vehicles and other equipment.
Changes all type of tires and perform repairs to small tires.
Lubricates vehicles and changes oil and filters.
Initiates minor repairs and changes belts, hoses, windshield wipers, etc.
Records maintenance and service information and data on designated forms.
Transports vehicles of all types including heavy vehicles.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of vehicle mechanical work.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to use tools effectively in repair of equipment.
Ability to read and understand vehicle service manuals and lubrication charts.
Ability to follow proper safety practices and procedures necessary to operate various types of equipment.
Ability to interact with tact and courtesy and maintain a professional demeanor.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus six (6) months of experience in a related field.
Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years
Completion of an accredited automotive, diesel or related certification program or an Associate’ degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for required experience up to a maximum of six (6) months.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Requires a Class "C" Driver's License.
If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 120 days of employment with the City.
Notes to Candidate:NOTE: Cover letters and resumes are not being accepted for this position.
Pay Range: $23.34 - $27.94
The Fleet Equipment Technician I will perform maintenance and complex repairs on various systems on a diverse fleet with different types of vehicles and equipment to include after-hours call-outs for breakdowns and repairs. The technician will maintain and repair motorized equipment, gasoline and diesel engines and maintain a variety of equipment to ensure full operating capacity during routine and emergency conditions.
Applicants are expected to follow all directions as listed in this job posting.
Work Schedule & Location:
The schedule for this position is subject to change based on business and operational needs. Shifts may vary and can include day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours. Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may also be required. Fleet Mobility Services maintains various services centers located within Austin, TX. The role may be assigned to different locations, and the work schedule may include participation in a rotational on-call program. This may require the technician to return to work outside of regular hours or perform field repairs as needed.
Commercial Driver's License Requirement - CDL:
This position requires a license for the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Texas within one hundred twenty (120) days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Essential Employee Designation:
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.
Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment, including all current and previous City of Austin employment.
The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Note that this information will be reviewed to identify how you meet minimum and preferred qualifications.
When completing the City of Austin employment application, the work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. These will be considered incomplete applications.
For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
When completing Supplemental Questions, please note your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the information contained in your application.
Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed; you will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application.
Additional Information:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 references in the application with correct contact information.
If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
More than one round of interviews may be required.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The department reserves the right to close the posting after 7 calendar days.
Cover letters and resumes are not being accepted for this position.
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.
Secondary Employment:
All Austin Fleet Mobility Services employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
Austin Fleet Mobility Services must review all secondary employment.
Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application
Skills Assessment:
A skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another top candidate from the same candidate pool, or, advertise for the new position.
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the