Fleet Technician

The City of Tukwila is currently searching for a Fleet Technician to join our team! The Fleet Technician performs a full journey level activities in troubleshooting, altering, maintaining, and repairing City equipment to include emergency vehicles.

About the City

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000 during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Our Mission:

To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

Our Values:

Caring – We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.

Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.

Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

About Fleet and Facilities Department: 
The Fleet & Facilities Department provide a fleet of vehicles and equipment with an operation maintenance and replacement program and to supply the City with adequate, safe, economical and on-demand operational cars, trucks and specialty equipment. Services are provided through in-house labor and contracted services. The current fleet consists of approximately 193 vehicles and 134 other pieces of equipment.

Why Choose the City of Tukwila?

Salary Range: 

$6,619 - $ 8,048 per month

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

How To Apply: 

Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application in Government Jobs website. In order to be considered for this position you MUST complete the entire application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Veteran's Preference: 

City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veteran's Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC 357.16.110 (2). Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Condition does not qualify.

This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@tukwilawa.gov    

• Performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles, equipment, and heavy equipment to include emergency vehicles (police apparatus); replaces air, hydraulic and anti-lock brakes; repairs transmissions; works on electrical systems; repairs heating and cooling systems; and repairs engines. 
• Selects and purchases various equipment and supplies as needed and maintains inventory.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots vehicle and equipment problems in the shop and in the field.
• Designs and fabricates equipment parts not readily available including welding fatigued or failed components, converting equipment to meet seasonal needs, adding modifications to existing equipment, and designing specialized tools and accessories. Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities for City vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains various records, documents, and reports.
• Provides technical advice to others working in the shop and monitors shop equipment to ensure that the equipment is in safe working order.
• Maintains reasonable, predictable, and regular attendance during the standard work week.
• Prepares vehicles and equipment for replacement, to include removing special equipment   and lettering.
• Responds to service calls for emergency repair.
• Assists departments in writing specifications for new equipment and vehicles; installs equipment; and makes modifications to equipment and vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry): 

• Maintenance and repair methods and techniques in area of assignment;
• Safety precautions applicable to area of assignment;
• Tools and equipment used in area of assignment;
• Laws and regulations applicable to assigned area;
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures related to systems maintained; and
• Material management techniques.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Performing skilled and journey level maintenance activities related to area of assignment;
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing equipment;
• Using hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment and instruments;
• Operating equipment and vehicles maintained;
• Inventorying and ordering materials and supplies;
• Applying customer service techniques;
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; and
• Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• Completion of an approved vocational program and
• Three years of journey level mechanic experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.      
• Valid Driver's License with a Class-A CDL endorsement within 6 month of hire;
• Employee’ must furnish a full set of their own ASE and metric hand tools;
• First Aid and CPR certification

A Class A Commercial Driver’s License is required for the position. If you do not have one, the City may assist in sending you for training. You will be required to complete your CDL-A within the first six (6) months of hire as a condition of employment.

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.      

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  

Working Conditions:

• Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.)
• Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, gases)
• Hazardous materials (chemicals)
• Intense noise

Salary : $79,428 - $96,576