Fleet Technician

This positing is for Proactive Recruiting. Candidates from this posting will have the opportunity to take the CAST and Auto-Mechanics assessments.

If successful, they will then be entered into a pool of candidates to be selected from when openings are available.

Hourly Rate - $42.12 - $51.07

Shifts : PM 3 : 30pm-2 : 00am and OWL 9 : 30pm-7 : 30am

DUTIES :

• Under direct but not constant supervision, to do a general range of repair and maintenance work on automotive equipment, construction equipment and power take-off driven equipment;
• to repair garage equipment as required; to direct the work of another Automotive Mechanic or Fleet Services employee of lesser grade;

and do similar and less skilled work as required.

• In this connection to perform details of work, such as : Overhaul motors, transmissions, and differentials.
• Analyze motors.
• Overhaul and adjust brake systems.
• Repair, overhaul and align vehicle front end and steering systems.
• Repack, adjust, or replace bearings.
• Repair and overhaul fuel systems and cooling systems.
• Install, repair and overhaul electrical systems.
• Welding.
• Make minor fender and body repairs.
• Paint or touch up.
• Make modifications on equipment as required.
• Install crew cab glass.
• Repair or replace suspension systems.
• Repair or replace tires.
• Balance wheels.
• Replace or repair components of construction equipment and power take-off driven equipment.
• Maintain small powered equipment.
• Attend garage gasoline service station, as required. Make service calls.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• For proper care and use of tools, materials, and shop equipment.
• For responding to calls quickly, and restoring equipment to service in a minimum of time.
• For working with precision when making close adjustments.
• For close careful inspection and adjustment of equipment for the protection of operators and equipment.
• For following safe working practices.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of a recognized high school equivalency examination.
• Successful completion of an approved educational program in automotive maintenance or its equivalent preferred and shall have satisfactorily performed for two years in an automotive maintenance facility in a repair technician classification or its equivalent.
• An additional five years of satisfactory performance in an automotive maintenance facility in a repair technician classification will be considered in lieu of completion of an approved educational program.
• Must be able to meet and deal with people, be willing to work alone for considerable periods, be active and able-bodied and have average physical strength and endurance.
• Must be a competent operator of equipment and be able to qualify for chauffeur's license. Must successfully complete all testing requirements related to this classification.

Must obtain and maintain a valid class (A) C.D.L. license with Tanker endorsement.

Must pass the Construction Skilled Trades (CAST) aptitude test and written automotive mechanic exam.

Local 1439 Fleet Technician Journeyman IA2801 Pay Scale

Step (1) - Pass Fleet Services Mechanic Skills Test $42.12

Step (2) - 6 Months - Aerial Inspection Test $43.93

Step (3) - 12 Months - 3 ASE Test $46.46

Step (4) - 24 Months - 3 ASE Test $48.05

Step (5) - 36 Months - 2 ASE Test $51.07

Additional Shift work premium of $1.45 per hour for those working the PM or OWL shift. Technicians can advance through these steps and achieve Step 5 pay within one year by passing the Fluid Power Certification and acquiring ASE Master Medium / Heavy Truck Certification status.

IA2801 Fleet Technician Journeyman working PM or OWL shift at a step one will start at $43.57 per hour (includes shift premium).

Within one year and one acquiring all the above certifications and working the PM or OWL shift one will top out at $52.52 per hour.

Vacation :

0 to 1 year prorated based on start date

1 to 6 years of service 2 weeks of vacation

6 to 15 years of service 3 weeks of vacation

15 to 20 years of service 4 weeks of vacation

20 to 30 years of service 5 weeks of vacation

30 or more years of service 6 weeks of vacation

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12 : 00 am on that date :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.