Fleet Technician or Fleet Technician Trainee* - City of Madison

Fleet Technicians perform highly skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of all types of automotive/fleet and construction equipment within the Fleet Service Division. The work is characterized by the high degree of complexity, independence, and technical discretion and may involve providing leadership and mechanical expertise to other workers. Given the wide range of equipment this position will work on, the initial training period will introduce you to equipment unique to the City of Madison. The work is performed under the general supervision of a foreperson and is reviewed for overall results.

In addition to the City's generous employee benefits package, Fleet Technicians receive a monthly tool allowance, safety shoe allowance, are provided uniforms, and have access to the Fleet Division's on-site fitness room. Fleet Technicians assigned to the second shift receive a $3.00 per hour shift differential for regularly scheduled hours worked from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER THE SELECTION PROCESS MAY BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE FLEET SERVICE DIVISION. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BEGINNING ON NOVEMBER 18, 2024.

The current recruitment is to fill one (1) vacant position. This is a second shift position, with the potential to move to first shift. The selected candidate will complete a two-to-three month training period on the first shift at our Nakoosa Trail site before moving to a second shift schedule.

Normal shifts are Monday through Friday, with hours from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm (second shift) or 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (first shift).

Starting annual pay for a selected candidate who meets the stated minimum qualifications for Fleet Technician will be $60,902.14

The designation of Fleet Technician Trainee - Level 1* (starting annual salary is $54,540.72) will be given to an employee who meets the stated minimum qualifications for that level, but who does not meet all minimum qualifications to be designated as an Automotive Maintenance Worker 3.

The designation of Fleet Technician Trainee - Level 2** (starting annual salary is $58,913.40) will be given to an employee who meets the stated minimum qualifications for that level, but who does not meet all minimum qualifications for hire as Fleet Technician.

If an applicant is hired as a Fleet Technician Trainee, an individualized Training Plan will be developed prior to the start of employment.