Fleet Services Auto Master Technician - Public Works (Underfill

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through the efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services.

The Fleet Services Division is looking for Auto Master Technicians to per form skilled advanced journey-level mechanical and technical work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of City vehicles, including Police and Fire vehicles, light to heavy-duty trucks, cars, and other related vehicles and equipment. Auto / Auto Master technicians perform regular preventative maintenance, schedule and conduct safety inspections, test drive vehicles, and record repairs and services on work orders. Incumbents exercise considerable independence in diagnosing drivability, repairing deficiencies, and verifying proper performance and are assigned the most technically challenging work orders, which require greater knowledge and skills.

Currently, there are multiple vacancies for Auto / Auto Master Technicians at various locations within the city. The Fleet Automotive Master Technician assignment requires a "Master" certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) at the time of hire or within the first six months of hire. In addition to serving as leads, Master Technicians at the Police Briefing Stations monitor the station's day-to-day operations, assign work orders, direct and monitor the work of Equipment Service Workers I and II, order parts, and track inventory for the station. Some positions may require emergency response during severe weather (floods, storms, etc.).

Opportunity to Underfill at the Automotive Technician level

Individuals that do not meet the minimum requirements below for the Automotive Technician Master Technician may qualify for the opportunity to underfill at the Automotive Technician level. The Automotive Technician maintain, diagnose, and repair automotive equipment (e.g., cars, light trucks and related equipment that requires the mechanic to have a high degree of technical ability. Candidates selected to underfill are promoted to Automotive Technician*Master Technician after successfully achieving the educational requirements for the job. This must be completed within two years of hire date. Candidates at both levels should apply to this recruitment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ideal candidates will possess.

Currently enrolled in an Automotive Trade School or have already obtained a certificate.

Vehicle Specific training programs or certifications focused on Ford or Chevrolet manufactures.

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Emissions certification. SALARY

Automotive Technician*Master Technician

Pay Range: $26.18 to $40.61 per hour.

Hiring Range: $26.18 to $30.31 per hour. Automotive Technician

Pay Range: $23.93 to $36.84 per hour.

Hiring Range: $23.93 to $28.86 per hour. Pay Range Explanation:

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and computerized diagnostics of automotive equipment.

OR Four years of experience as an Equipment Service Worker II.

OR an associate degree in automotive technology from an accredited college.

Plus, two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and computerized diagnostics of automotive equipment.

Graduation from an accredited automotive trade school may be substituted for six months of experience.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

This assignment requires:

A "Master" certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) at time of hire.

A motor vehicle air conditioning Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), section 609, certification issued by an EPA certified testing agency at time of hire.

Providing and maintaining, at the work site, a complete set of their own hand tools, pneumatic tools, and toolbox.

Note: technicians are provided a tool allowance of $600 annually in September towards this purpose.

Some positions require a State of Arizona Vehicular Emissions Inspector Certification and/or alternative fuel/diesel fuel certification(s) at the time of hire.

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

Positions assigned to work within Police Department buildings and facilities must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here .

Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .

The City job description can be found for the Auto Technician here and the Master Technician here . PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Experience with:

Alternative Fuel Vehicle/Hybrid/Electric maintenance.

Manufacture specific (Chevrolet and Ford) diagnostic and driving.

Some vacancies may occur on second or third shift. Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 21, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Auto Technician, JC:73100, ID# 58041, 05/08/2025, USM, AJ, Benefits:002

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