Fleet Mechanic l

About City of Fort Worth

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.

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must pass Drug Screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of 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.

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking and repetitive motions. 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.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities