Fleet Mechanic

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Performs diagnostic inspections of passenger vehicles and equipment to identify mechanical or electrical issues
• Executes minor repairs to mechanical and/or electrical systems on vehicles and equipment; coordinates offsite repairs or mechanical overhauls with vendors as needed
• Conducts routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment including lubrication, oil and filter changes and tire rotations
• Oversees parts, supply, and equipment inventory for vehicle fleet program; maintains organized work area
• Communicates with department heads, Facilities Director and outside vendors on repair recommendations and timelines, major repair decisions, warranty work and rebuild projects; provides guidance on vehicle and equipment rotation/replacement
• Maintains thorough and accurate records including services performed and general vehicle information; prepares reports of estimated parts and labor costs as requested
• Operates equipment and vehicles for the removal of snow
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations, according to Department policy

• Maintain confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND three (3) years experience with vehicle and equipment routine maintenance procedures and repairs
• Basic computer skills
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Drivers License, or equivalent
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Welding experience is preferred, but not required

• Work is performed in a maintenance facility and occasionally in an outdoor environment with exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather
• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
• This position is subject to random drug and alcohol screenings

• Compensation for this position ranges from $37-$42/hour depending on training and experience. Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for single, single-plus-dependent or family contracts, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System (15.26%), and 12 paid holidays each year.

  All offers of employment will be contingent successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check and reference review.