Fleet Mechanic l

Job Description:

Fleet Mechanic l

Description

Pay Range: $16.45 - $20.49/hr

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday September 25, 2024

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Fleet Mechanic I job is available with the City of Fort Worth Property Management Department, Fleet Division. The Property Management Fleet Division plays a large part in providing support for all City departments serving our residents. The Fleet Division is the “glue” which keeps the City equipment and vehicles in a mechanically sound state and safe for all employees and residents.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• No previous experience required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain mechanic hand tools of type and quantities sufficient to perform with efficiency all required repair duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge computer usage.
• Preference may be given to higher levels of education, experience and ASE certifications as related to the vacancy.
• Preference may be given to applicants who are knowledgeable with general automotive and equipment repair.
• Preference may be given to applicants that have 1 or more years of automotive service center experience.

The Fleet Mechanic I job responsibilities include:

• Dedication to complete customer service.
• Knowledge of repair principles, practices, and techniques for auto and a variety of equipment.
• Knowledge and use of tools and fluids used in mechanical repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment.
• Methods and techniques for lubricating automobile and equipment parts.
• Systems and components of equipment and vehicles, including engine and mechanical operations.

Working Conditions:

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Physical Demands:

Heavy Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting 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.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.