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City of Idaho Falls Fleet Technician - Journey Level in Idaho Falls, Idaho
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City of Idaho Falls
Fleet Technician Journey Level
SALARY \$22.33 \$31.07 Hourly
\$1,786.40 \$2,485.60 Biweekly
\$46,446.40 \$64,625.60 Annually
LOCATION Idaho Falls, ID
JOB TYPE Full-Time JOB NUMBER 2024-0710
DEPARTMENT Municipal Services DIVISION General Service Equipment Maintenance
OPENING DATE 07/10/2024 CLOSING DATE Continuous
General Purpose
The City of Idaho Falls is currently recruiting for a Fleet Mechanic Journey Level. In this position you will perform a variety
of journey level skilled duties as needed to repair and maintain equipment and vehicles.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Shop Foreman and Superintendent.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
Essential Functions
Maintains, inspects, and repairs City vehicles and equipment
Completes brake jobs, wheel balancing, suspension and steering system repairs, etc.
Performs complex diagnostic procedures, including: computer scanning and use of service manuals and schematics for
electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
Repairs and maintains fuel systems, including: fuel injection systems, pumps, filters, etc.
Repairs and maintains exhaust emissions systems on both gasoline and diesel vehicles
Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles engines and transmissions
Maintains and repairs drive train components, including: differentials, axles, drive shafts, bearings etc.
Services pumps, ignition systems, clutches, cooling systems, HVAC, accessories, etc.
Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems
Oversees and performs emergency field repairs and service, utilizing service trucks and other equipment
Maintains and repairs various types of equipment, large and small, including:
Large Equipment, including: medium and heavy trucks, Jet/Vac truck, garbage trucks, grader, sweepers, loaders, excavator,
skid excavators, skid loaders, trailers, power trucks, spool trailers, cable pullers, dump trucks, tractors, sludge dredge,
backhoes, snow removal equipment, fire and emergency response vehicles.
General automotive, including: Police vehicles, cars, pickups, and SUVs.
Turf equipment, including: mowers, UTVs, trenchers, etc.;
Upfits, customizes and installs vehicle equipment i.e., light package, radio, video, computer, etc.
Performs fabrication and modification projects using fabrication equipment. i.e. welders, plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene
torch, grinders, band saw, drill press, etc., including reel grinding operations on equipment.
Participates in training and instructing less experienced personnel in complex maintenance and repair of automotive,
medium, heavy-duty and turf equipment. Provides general instruction to equipment operators in making minor repairs and
performing pre-operational check of equipment.
Complies with established safety standards; enforces safety practices. Maintains assigned work area. Keeps assigned area
clean and free of hazards. Assists in maintaining shared work areas in order to ensure safe and orderly day to day
operations.
Operates equipment and vehicles in the shop and in the field to test and analyze for problems.
Utilizes fleet software to accurately record detailed work order descriptions of diagnostics and repairs performed on
vehicles. Accurately bills parts as needed. Completes work orders and accurately inputs labor charges. Works with Parts
and Inventory Coordinator. May order parts and materials; operates computer to input expense information related to
division operations, projects and inventory; monitors computerized preventive maintenance program.
Periodically operates fuel truck to make deliveries to various city sites. When certified, performs periodic fuel facility
inspection.
May be required to occasionally work shifts on week nds, holidays, and/or night shifts.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from high school or GED
