Senior Fleet Technician

$70,271 - $87,839/Yr

Dakota County (MN) - Rosemount, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Rosemount, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Dakota County Fleet Management Department is currently seeking candidates to fill a Senior Fleet Technician position. The position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and servicing mechanical, electronic, air, hydraulic, hybrid, police and computer systems in vehicles and equipment to ensure their safe and proper operation. Fleet services are provided to County wide assets and outside agencies. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated on efficiency and procedure application. Senior Fleet Technicians may also serve as the Fleet Supervisor in absence of the Fleet Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed preventive maintenance, failure diagnosis and repairs to complex systems by following factory manuals, computer analyzers, established maintenance schedules and procedures on automotive, medium truck, heavy truck and construction equipment.
• Assist in the scheduling, coordinating and performance of fleet services to county wide customers and non county customers.
• Performs pre-delivery and setup of new vehicles and equipment and any other modifications needed to improve safety, efficiency and productivity of the purchased units with limited supervision.
• Performs detailed metalworking that includes welding and cutting procedures for repairs and fabrication projects with steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Performs emergency field repairs to quickly get equipment back in operation or back to the shop for more permanent problem resolution.
• Conducts detailed preventive maintenance, failure diagnosis and repairs to complex systems on small equipment, attachments, vehicles and light trucks.
• Documents and records all repairs, parts, labor costs, vehicle number or other required information related to daily operations for fleet information systems.
• Perform mandatory regulated inspections, test operation to ensure safe and proper operation on all County and non county vehicles, trucks and equipment.
• Assist in maintaining effective repair parts, oils and fuel inventories including purchasing and restocking shelves.
• Perform mandatory regulated inspections, execute repairs and adjustments on all fuel islands at County owned Facilities.
• Keep abreast of changes to industry standards and repair procedures.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree OR 2-year technical certificate in the field of Fleet Maintenance and repair AND Two years experience as a heavy equipment technician, automotive or truck technician, or a closely related position in the Fleet Maintenance field.
• One year Technical Certificate in the field of Fleet Maintenance and repair AND Three years' experience as a heavy equipment technician, automotive or truck technician, or a closely related position in the Fleet Maintenance field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in heavy equipment technician, automotive or truck technician, or a closely related position in the Fleet Maintenance field to equal or exceed four years.
• Valid Driver's License

Nice-to-haves

• ASE Master certification in Automotive and Medium/Heavy Truck

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays each year
• Pension with a generous employer contribution