Fleet Mechanic L & Ll

Fleet Mechanic I - Pay Range: $18.32 - $22.90/hr. | $38,109 - $47,636 annual compensation

Fleet Mechanic II- Pay Range: $22.90 - $28.62/hr. | $47,632 - $59,539 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Full-time position, some evening/weekend work may be required

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

Fleet Mechanic I and II positions are available with the City of Fort Worth Property Management Department, Fleet Division. The Fleet Division plays a large part in providing support for all City departments serving our residents. The Fleet Division is the "glue" which keeps the city equipment and vehicles in a mechanically sound state and safe for all employees and residents. The Fleet Division seeks the best leaders to continue our tradition of being an award-winning fleet! Our continued success in the future will bring maximum value to the City of Fort Worth.

Minimum Qualifications for Fleet Mechanic I:

• High School Diploma/GED
• No previous experience required
• Possession of a valid driver's license required
• Possession of, or ability to obtain mechanical hand tools of type and quantities sufficient to perform with efficiency all required repair duties
• Must pass Drug Screen, Physical

Minimum Qualifications for Fleet Mechanic II:

• High School Diploma/GED with additional specialized training in automotive/heavy truck mechanical repair
• Two (2) years' experience in heavy duty truck, trailer or construction equipment repair
• Possession of a valid driver's license required
• Must pass Drug Screen, Physical

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to candidates with higher levels of education, experience, and specialized certifications related to vacancy
• Familiarity with Fleet Repair Management Software (such as FASTER)
• Possession of (or the ability to obtain) mechanical hand tools in types and quantities sufficient to perform all required repair duties efficiently at the time of placement
• Possession of a Valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one withing six months of employment
• One (1) or more years of experience in an automotive service center, with knowledge of general automotive and equipment repair
• Experience in field service repair and maintenance of heavy equipment
• Current National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE/ASE) Certification(s) in Automobile or Heavy Truck
• Knowledge of general computer usage

The Fleet Mechanic I job responsibilities include:

• Perform in service inspections on vehicles and equipment being added to the Fleet
• Installation of aftermarket lighting, cameras, and other small accessories
• Knowledge of repair principles, practices, and techniques for auto and a variety of equipment
• Securing and prevent rubbing hoses and electrical harnesses on equipment
• Knowledge and use of tools and fluids used in mechanical repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment
• Methods and techniques for lubricating automobile and equipment parts
• Systems and components of equipment and vehicles, including engine and mechanical operations

The Fleet Mechanic II job responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing and perform all types of maintenance and repairs
• Evaluate and diagnose technical repair issues and provide repair methodology
• Ability to repair safety related equipment and vehicles
• Ability to repair heavy equipment, trailer, industrial mowing equipment, and off-road construction equipment in the field
• Active drive in obtaining mechanical repair certifications and training
• Dedication to complete customer service. Methods and techniques for lubricating automobile and equipment parts

Working Conditions and Physical Demand:

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Heavy Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

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