General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Fleet Management HOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Empire Maintenance Facility UNION: None CLOSE DATE: CONTINUOUS until filled PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: * Fleet Technician - $54,166 - 60,184 Senior Fleet Technician - $60,666 - 67,406 * The Dakota County Fleet Management Department is currently seeking candidates to fill a position at either the Fleet Technician or Senior Fleet Technician position. The position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and servicing mechanical, electronic, air, hydraulic, hybrid, police and computer systems in vehicles and equipment to ensure their safe and proper operation. Fleet services are provided to County wide assets and outside agencies. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated on efficiency and procedure application. Senior Fleet Technicians may also serve as the Fleet Supervisor in absence of the Fleet Supervisor. Who We Are Dakota County is Minnesota s third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is Be More and we strive every day to achieve excellence public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation. Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. Duties & Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities listed below are for the Fleet Technician position. These do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. To see the Senior Fleet Technician duties and responsibilities view the position description linked above. 1. Conducts detailed preventive maintenance, failure diagnosis and repairs to complex systems by following factory manuals, computer analyzers, established maintenance schedules and procedures on small equipment, attachments, vehicles and light trucks. These systems include: gas and diesel engines, transmissions, rear axles, suspensions, hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling, brakes, fuel, electrical, computer systems, air systems, hybrid systems, electric vehicle systems, snow equipment, police systems and controls. 2. Documents and records all repairs, parts, labor costs, vehicle number or other required information related to daily operations for fleet information systems including initiating communication with supervisor to discuss improvements in work procedures. 3. Performs emergency field repairs to quickly get equipment back in operation or back to the shop for more permanent problem resolution. 4. Performs detailed metalworking that includes welding and cutting procedures for repairs and fabrication projects with steel, stainless steel and aluminum. 5. Perform mandatory regulated inspections, test operation to ensure safe and proper operation on all County and non county vehicles, trucks and equipment 6. Perform mandatory regulated inspections, execute repairs and adjusts on all fuel islands at County owned Facilities including instruction of County staff and non county staff on correct use of fuel island systems. 7. Assist in pre-delivery and setup of new vehicles and equipment and any other modifications needed to improve safety, efficiency and productivity of the purchased units. 8. Assist in maintaining effective repair parts, oils and fuel inventories including purchasing and restocking shelves. 9. Keep abreast of changes to industry standards and repair procedures to enable technicians to provide technical assistance to county and non county staff involving fleet operations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-9 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment Ability to effectively follow directions. Ability to effectively communicate professionally both orally and in writing. Ability to comprehend and make decisions based on written materials and verbal instructions. Ability to exercise initiative, discretion, trust and independent judgment Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, vendors, other municipal agencies and the general public. Ability and skill to operate diagnostic and test equipment to determine the nature of equipment malfunction. Ability to operate various types of light and heavy equipment. Ability to perform strenuous work on a daily basis requiring physical strength and coordination. Extensive knowledge of operation principles of gasoline and diesel engines, hybrid, electric and alternative fuel systems and of the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, snow equipment, police systems and computer systems of all county fleet equipment. Ability to comprehend new and emerging technologies and apply this knowledge to repair procedures Skill in the use of electric, air and hand tools and computerized testing equipment. Skill in the use of welding and torching equipment including being able to select the correct thickness and types of materials. Ability to demonstrate good detail orientation and logical thinking with organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively and to handle multiple tasks and adapt to frequently changing work demands. Work Environment Must be able to perform the following in a complex ever changing work environment, on a daily basis. The posture and movement requirement for this position are: twisting, reaching forward, pushing and pulling on a continuous basis; walking, bending/stooping, climbing stairs, balancing, and reaching overhead or low levels on a frequent basis and sitting, standing, crouching, and working at low levels on an occasional basis. The position requires frequent lifting and carrying up to 34 pounds, occasional up to 100 pounds, and rarely over 100 pounds. The position requires simple & firm grasping, fine finger coordination, and the bending & twisting of the arm on a continuous basis. Exposures may include, but are not limited to changing weather conditions, uneven and/or slippery surfaces, dust, dirt, oil, grease, solvents, fumes, noise and all hazards associated with an equipment repair shop. Position requires sensory demands of hearing, speech, near & far vision, color vision, tactile, and spatial perception. Equipment used but not limited to include: hand tools, electric power tools, air tools, electronic testing equipment, welders, cutting torches, personal computer, personal safety equipment and any of a large list of light and heavy equipment. Contact the Employee Relations Office (651-438-4435) if you are in need of a full report of physical and occupational demands of the Fleet Technician & Senior Fleet Technician positions. Location & Schedule This is a full-time in-person position at works out of the Maintenance Facility in Empire, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits Excellent work-life balance Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year) Eleven paid holidays each year Pension with a generous employer contribution Selection Process You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions We assign you a score based on your qualifications Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer We extend an offer and conduct background checks