AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I - FLEET

Nampa, ID

City of Nampa

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I - FLEET SERVICES

Hiring Salary: $22.00 - $27.50 DOE

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
  
  

Reports to (Role): Assistant Superintendent

Department/Group: Fleet

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel Required: None

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Family / Business Unit: Fleet

Benefits Eligible: Yes

EEO Category: Skilled Craft

PERSI Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Varies

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including:

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.18% employer contribution

401k & 457 Retirement Plans

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)

Life Insurance with AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings

Wellness Program & Rewards

Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Harward Recreation Center Membership Discount

Other Great Benefits!

Position Summary

The principal function of an employee in this class is a technician with the ability to diagnose, rebuild, modify, or maintain emergency vehicles, autos, trucks, construction equipment, etc. Performs technical automotive and/or heavy truck and equipment maintenance and repair of City vehicles, including emergency, recreation, street, and sanitation vehicles; performs directly related work as required. The work is performed under supervision of the Fleet Services Superintendent and/or the Assistant Fleet Services Superintendent, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors, other city employees, and the general public. The principle duties of this class are performed in an automotive repair facility.

Essential Functions

• Uses scanners and various other tools to perform trouble shooting and diagnostic work on city vehicles and equipment, to include diagnosis and repair of engines, transmissions, cooling, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Designs, fabricates, and install emergency vehicle lightning systems. Installs communication radios, Wi-Fi units, and antennas, as well as other specialized equipment required by police and fire equipment.
• Tests and repairs fire pumps, valves and controls as necessary.
• Performs regular scheduled maintenance and repair of City vehicles, emergency equipment, construction equipment, and specialized equipment as required.
• Utilizes related tools such as welder, torch, grinders, and drills for fabrication and design.
• Operates tire mounting and balancing machines.
• Inspects, adjusts, and repairs air and hydraulic brake systems, to include the operation of brake lathe, micrometers, and run out gauges.
• Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, electrical schematics and specifications.
• Cleans and maintains shop equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation and use.
• Test drives vehicles when appropriate.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same and similar class of positions.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principals, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a professional and courteous relationship with employees, supervisors and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.
  
  

Additional Functions

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability - Ability to be dependable and trustworthy.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management - Ability to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & License/Certifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required.
• 3 plus years of experience in automotive maintenance, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Obtain State of Idaho Class B Commercial Driver's License within two years of accepting position.
• Obtain Air Conditioning Repair Certification within two years of accepting position.
• Obtain ASE or EVT certification within two years of accepting position (with the goal of working towards Master Technician Certification).
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power, and other related shop and hand tools.
• Knowledge of the maintenance and operation of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of automobiles, trucks, and other related construction equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and work methods related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, heavy equipment, and shop and hand tools.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to provide technical knowledge and guidance to fleet services staff as needed.
• Ability to effectively diagnose and repair a wide variety of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to efficiently operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools used in the maintenance and repair of City vehicles and construction equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate to, and request from, Fleet staff the necessary materials and equipment to complete work assignments.
• Ability to effectively read and correctly interpret manuals, specifications, and drawings.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and automotive shop with occasional work in the outside environment, and the employee in this class may be subject to outside environmental conditions.
  
  

Eeo Statement

The City of Nampa is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimer

The city has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.

Position : 603002

Code : 2026075-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 04/06/2026

Posting End : 04/19/2026

HOURLY RANGE: $22.00-$27.50