Automotive Fleet Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Posting Closes : October 31st, 2025

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Superintendent, Fleet Operations. The Fleet Maintenance Technician is responsible for diagnosing, maintenance and repairs of all light equipment, trucks, sewer cleaning trucks, dump trucks, automotive and heavy equipment on all types, makes and models

Safety is #1 at the River Authority : We expect every employee : to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, minor and major repairs on all types makes, models of vehicles, trucks, and equipment, gas, diesel, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, vacuum systems, and water pumps, small and large.
• Documents all maintenance and repairs.
• Researches and updates preventive maintenance schedules, creates work orders for work performed.
• Checks for proper invoicing from vendors. Verifies correct parts and inventory data.
• Orders and receives all automotive and heavy equipment parts, materials, and supplies through various vendors and maintains a need-based inventory
• Procures common and uncommon parts through research in the repair of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Applies and practices a safe work environment and adheres to federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required to support River Authority operations.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

☒ Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities :

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort : (check the appropriate box : )

Physical Effort Requirements

Work Environment

Sedentary

Medium

Heavy

Good : Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

Satisfactory : Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and / or hazards. Occasional outside work.

Disagreeable : Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and / or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

Sedentary : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and / or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium : Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy : E xerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued

Work Locations : (select one frequency choice for each location listed : )

Work Environment Locations

Work Locations : Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments :

Seldom or Never

Sometimes

Frequently or Often

Office or similar indoor environment

Outdoor environment

Street environment (near moving traffic)

Construction site

Confined space

Vehicle

Warehouse environment

Other : (Specify : )

Exposures : (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed : )

Exposures

Exposures : Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures.

Seldom or Never

Sometimes

Frequently or Often

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Communicable diseases

Moving mechanical parts

Fumes or airborne particles

Poison ivy, wasps, snakes, and other natural hazards

Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Other : (Specify : )

San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.