Fleet Maintenance Technician

General Summary Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests.

By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission: Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

The City of Wylie is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Fleet Services division.

The selected applicant under general supervision, will perform light mechanical repairs and welding on city vehicles and equipment.

SUPERVISION Supervision is provided by the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator.

The Public Works Division works four ten hour days: 6am to 4pm Monday through Thursday.

Essential Job Functions * Performs light duty repairs on City vehicles and equipment including small engines.

* Performs common electrical repairs.

* Performs light assembly and light bulb replacement.

* Performs removal and replacement of engine belts.

* Performs removal and replacement of alternator and starter assembly (automotive class only). * Performs removal and replacement of batteries.

* Assists Fleet Maintenance Coordinator with repairs to City vehicles and equipment such as motors, transmissions, and rear axle overhauling.

* Maintains a clear driving record.

* Operates a large variety of City vehicles and equipment.

* Crawls under and/or climbs on vehicles for inspections.

* Lifts, pulls, and/or pushes up to 100 pounds of parts inventory.

* Sits, stands, stoops, twists and/or walks for extended periods of time during vehicle inspections.

* Works both indoors and outdoors, including during adverse weather conditions such as extreme cold and heat.

* Uses appropriate safety precautions in performance of job duties.

* Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.

* Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.

* Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must have Texas Driver's License within 60 days of hire.

Ability to obtain Class "A" CDL within one year of employment with no restrictions except "A". Must have two years of verifiable technician experience required in another fleet or retail automotive environment.

Knowledge of primary welding skills in automotive or construction field preferred.

Some experience with data entry and computerized fleet management software preferred.

Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED: Very high: Exerting over 100 lbs.

occasionally, 50-100 lbs.

frequently, or 20-50 lbs.

constantly.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Balancing Bending Carrying Climbing Crawling Crouching Vision Fine Dexterity Foot Controls Handling Hearing Kneeling Lifting Walking Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting Standing Talking Twisting Driving PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors SHIFT WORK: No CALL-OUT: No * Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System.

Contributions by payroll deduction.

Employee contributes at 7% level.

City matches 200% of employee contribution.

Mandatory.

* Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones.

The City does not contribute.

Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction.

Optional.

* Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans.

PPO - Employee pays $30 per pay period for employee only coverage and 60% of dependent premiums, the City covers 40% of dependent premiums.

HDHP/HSA - City pays full premium costs for employee only coverage and 50% of dependent premiums.

* Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses.

Optional.

* Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan - City contributes $1000 for employee only coverage and $200 for employee + one dependent or more coverage.

* Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life.

Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS.

Total of 3x annual base salary.

* Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.

* Thirteen paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.

* Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.

* Sick leave accrues each full pay period.

* Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January). * Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year). * Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.

* Longevity pay $8 per month of service; paid once per year.

* Workers' compensation benefits * Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.

* Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.

* Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.

* Free Recreation Center family membership.

* City pays every two weeks.

(26 pay periods per year) 01 What is your highest level of education?

* No High School Diploma or equivalent * High School Diploma or equivalent * Some College * Associates Degree * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree or Higher 02 Do you have a valid Driver's License?

* Yes, I have a valid Driver's License.

* No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.

03 Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie?

If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required.

If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application.

Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request.

(Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.") Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

* Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie * No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie 04 Have you ever worked for a city/municipality?

* Yes * No 05 If yes, please list which city, dates of employment and position.

If no, please type N/A.

06 Have you worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application?

* Yes * No 07 If you have worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application, please describe below.

08 Do you currently hold a CDL?

* Yes * No 09 Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions.

Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application.

Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met.

By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

* I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate.

I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do no support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and/or I may be removed from consideration.

10 The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process.

Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position.

A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position.

This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.

Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

* Yes * No Required Question Employer City of Wylie Address 300 Country Club Road Wylie, Texas, 75098 Phone Website