Fleet Services Mechanic

Fleet Services Mechanic Position Profile

Pay: $39.44/hr - $45.27/hr (2026 rates) depends upon experience and qualifications

Deadline to Apply: May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM (central time)

Interviews: May 19, 2026 (virtual) and May 28, 2026 (onsite)

Pre-Employment Process: June 2026

Expected Start Date: June 29, 2026

Details

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt
• Benefit Eligible Date of Hire
• Eligible for additional premium pay for snow team seasonal disruption pay per the union Local 49 contract.
• Reports to Fleet Services Manager
• Located at Eden Prairie Maintenance Facility (15150 Technology Dr Eden Prairie, MN 55344)
• Standard business hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on business need.

Responsibilities

The Fleet Services Mechanic operates, repairs, sets up, and maintains City vehicles and equipment. In addition, this position provides advice on equipment conditions for replacement and responds to any emergency situations as needed. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Specializes in either light duty or heavy equipment. Performs diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and major repairs to multiple component systems including engines, drive trains, brakes, electrical, and all associated computer controls.
• Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems. Performs welding and minor fabrication.
• Acts as a mentor to new employees and provides on the job training to seasonal staff and monitors their performance as required. Leads projects as directed.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all maintenance activities, identifies parts, and supplies required using fleet management software.
• Required to report for all Public Works snow-clearing efforts, as needed.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Associates degree or two-year technical certificate in a related field or a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Emergency vehicle upfitting and repair experience is preferred.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL-Class B minimum) with air brakes and tanker endorsements or able to obtain within 11 months of hire is required. License and certification costs funded through the City.
• State of MN D.O.T. Certified Commercial Vehicle Inspector or obtain certification within six months of employment is required. License and certification costs funded through the City.
• Heavy trucks, electric vehicle knowledge, and diesel experience are preferred.
• Must have the ability to lift/carry/pull at least 50 pounds frequently, 50-75 pounds occasionally. Work is performed under typical garage and yard conditions and requires continual mental and physical effort. Safety for oneself, coworkers and others is paramount. Occasionally needs to work outside in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, driver's license check (must have valid driver's license and excellent driving record), CDL process (if applicable), pre-employment physical exam, work history verification and education verification.

Skills

• Accountability: Follows through on commitments. Focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift. Is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts. Actions and words are in sync. Follows all policies and procedures. Takes responsibility for actions. Shares the right information. Maintains confidentiality.
• Attention to Detail: Produces work that includes minimal errors. Spends the necessary time to review work. Ensures high quality and best product is delivered.
• Organization: Able to keep activities, responsibilities, and tasks moving along to achieve results in a timely manner. Keeps things neat and orderly. Utilizes tools for efficiency. Plans ahead according to the task/project/work deadlines.
• Planning: Thinks ahead to determine how long a task or project is expected to take. Lays out tasks ahead of time to accomplish the goal. Breaks down work in process steps. Considers who and what will impact others.
• Process Management: Knows how to get things done within an organization. Understands who to partner with to maximize efficiency. Establishes and utilizes checklists and tools to ensure consistency when completing tasks. Can simplify a process so the least number of steps are completed while still producing a high-quality product. Informs others of the established process so impacting areas are working together.
• Technical Learning: Consistently achieves the technical knowledge necessary to be effective. Stays up to date with laws, statutes, industry standards, organization, and product information. Able to learn and apply knowledge to work. Utilizes technology to achieve goals/results.

Our Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships.