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Our Vehicle Fleet Services team is proud to have been recognized as the #1 Fleet in the Nation in 2023 and an Elite Fleet in 2024 by GFX. We're excited to continue our success and are looking to add talented

Diesel Technicians to our award-winning team. Join us for a rewarding career with outstanding opportunities, great work hours, comprehensive benefits, a team-oriented environment, and the potential to grow and expand your knowledge in the fleet management industry.

Do you have a knack for fixing things and a passion for keeping fleets running like clockwork? Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your skills and expertise will make a real impact? If so, we want you on our team! Here at Vehicle Fleet Services, we take great pride in our fleet and the work required to maintain it. We have a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, and were looking for experienced, hands-on professionals to take the lead in ensuring that everything keeps running smoothly. If youre ready to put your expertise to work and lead a team while making a real difference, this is the place for you!

The positions will be working from one of our 3 locations: [Central Operations Facility - 2501 North Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh Public Works Vehicle Fleet Services Heavy Equipment Shop 4120 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh Public Works, 7702 Burwell Road, Raleigh Schedules and locations will be determined after the interview process.]{#isPasted}

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs, services, and maintains heavy and light duty vehicles and equipment; determines need for repair or replacement of components; determines in-house serviceability or need for external vendor repair; replace tires; repairs or rebuilds hydraulic valves, wiring systems, brakes, suspension, electrical systems, and/or performs specialty equipment repair work; performs road calls for field equipment repairs
• Performs preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment; prepares and maintains maintenance schedules; inspects and tests maintenance and repair work to ensure quality levels and completion
• Maintains inventory levels in stockroom and reconciles inventory counts; issues parts and supplies from stockroom; obtains vendor quotes and requisitions for parts and/or services; may monitor reports and order fuel; verifies invoice accuracy upon receipt; may assist in commissioning new and decommissioning surplus equipment and completing condition statements
• Generates and tracks work orders; monitors service time and expedites repairs as needed; documents work activities; enters system data noting labor and supplies used
• Assists with operation of shop and completion of related paperwork; communicates with customers regarding vehicle and equipment issues; provides supervisory coverage when needed
• May assist in preparing annual budget by preparing equipment specifications, reviewing vendors, and making recommendations
• May serve as lead worker assigning work and monitoring work completion

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and five years of fleet maintenance experience related to assignment

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Drivers license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class A Drivers li ense with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class B Drivers license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Air Conditioning Certification
• NC Safety and Emissions Inspection License