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Lead Fleet Technician

City of St. Charles
Charles, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/21/2026
Are you an experienced fleet technician who takes pride in keeping essential vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and ready for service? Do you have the technical expertise and leadership skills to coordinate a busy fleet shop and respond when the unexpected happens? This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the efficient maintenance and repair of the City's diverse fleets from automobiles and public works equipment to police and fire vehicles and specialized equipment. To see what it is like to work for the City of St. Charles check out our YouTube Channel.

What You'll Do
Under general supervision of the Division Manager, keep critical City operations moving by:
  • Performing skilled maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.
  • Coordinating daily activities and workflow on the fleet shop floor.
  • Communicating with department staff liaisons to understand needs and prioritize repairs.
  • Scheduling and assigning repair and maintenance work to Fleet Technicians.
  • Directing technicians to emergency calls and coordinating timely responses when needed.
  • Ensure vehicles and equipment are repaired efficiently and returned to service quickly.
  • Performing related administrative duties, record keeping, and coordination activities.
  • Providing technical guidance and instruction to fleet technicians.
  • Serving as acting division manager when assigned and when operational needs require.

What We're Looking For
A dependable, technically skilled professional who can combine strong mechanical expertise with leadership, organization, and excellent communication. Qualifications include:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of experience in fleet maintenance.
  • Formal training in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.
  • Strong fundamental math skills.
  • Able to work effectively with coworkers, department representatives, vendors, and the public.
  • On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, reporting no later than 60 minutes of the call-in.
  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License or acquire within six months of hire (in-house training available).
  • Ability to work in varied environmental conditions and lift to 87 pounds.
  • ASE certification and EVT certification preferred.
  • If selected, successful completion of a background investigation (including fingerprinting), physical, functional capacity evaluation and drug screen are required. CDL holders will be run through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Clearinghouse pre-employment.   

Salary and Benefits - $38.31 - $51.08 per hour per the Teamster's Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting pay commensurate with experience. Competitive package of benefits to include medical, dental, prescription, vision, wellness incentives, life insurance, retirement pension plan with Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, retirement savings options, and much more!

Apply online at www.stcharlesil.gov/jobs no later than September 27, 2026.
Resumes and additional documents can be attached to the on-line application system. If you are unable to apply online, or for other assistance, please contact 630-377-4446. 

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

 

Salary : $38 - $51

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