This journey-level classification is responsible for independently performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and routine to difficult repairs on District vehicles and equipment. Incumbent may fabricate tools not readily available, diagnose and repair engines, manual transmissions, differentials and more perform more complicated repairs. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
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Fleet Technician: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by two (2) years of further specialized technical or vocational training related to duties above.
Experience:
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Fleet Technician: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible skilled experience in automotive/fleet maintenance work, or a related field.
Licenses and Certifications:
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Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Fleet Technician:
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Depending on area of assignment, possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid State of New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A or B) with multi-passenger “P” endorsement and airbrake certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
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Possession of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of employment, a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification H8 for Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI) of transit buses.
