Fleet Technician II
Salary Range: $19.7186 - $27.7790 Hourly (mid) Position Grade: GU-06
Job Type: Full-Time Regular/ Non-Exempt/ Union Represented
Location: Fleet Service Facility- 653 N. 17th St., Las Cruces
Position Description: Fleet Technician II
Opening Date 8/18/2026 Closing Date: 8/27/2026.
First consideration may be given to current Authority employees who fully meet the minimum requirements. Meeting
or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Required preapplication supplemental questions
1. I understand and accept that the position I am applying for is with the South Central Solid
Waste Authority (SCSWA) and not the City of Las Cruces. If hired, I will be a SCSWA employee and not a City of Las Cruces employee.
□ Yes □ No
2. Are you a current South Central Solid Waste Authority employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
□ Yes □ No
3. Do you meet one of the following qualifications:
a. An associate degree from an automotive or diesel trade school and three (3) years of experience in heavy automotive and/or light equipment repair; or
b. Six (6) years of experience in a professional automotive shop, supplemented by certificates of current technical training.
□ Yes □ No
4. Do you have experience working on heavy equipment and vehicles, including specialty
equipment such as electric vehicles.
□ Yes □ No
5. Do you have valid NM Class A Commercial Driver’s License and No DUI or DWI convictions withing the past twenty-four (24) months. If not, a conditional offer may be made, and the candidate will have 12 months to obtain one at their own expense.
□ Yes □ No
6. Are you related by blood, adoption, domestic partnership, or marriage to any current
employee of the South Central Solid Waste Authority?
□ Yes □ No
If answered yes, list all relatives by blood, adoption, domestic partnership, or
marriage working for South Central Solid Waste Authority and where they work.
An application may be obtained online at www.scswa.net/jobs.
A resume may not be substituted or accepted in place of the application.
JOB DESCRIPTION
(Non-Supervisory)
Job Title: Fleet Technician II
Pay Grade: UG06 Effective Date: January 2026
FLSA: Regular Non-Exempt/ Union Represented Revision Date: n/a
NATURE OF WORK:
Perform repairs, maintenance, and service as directed by Foremen or Administrator on various types of solid waste equipment, on the road trucks, and light duty vehicles.
Must furnish own hand tools to perform minor repairs; requires shift work and working alone with occasional overtime. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and SCSWA policy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspects, repairs and maintains mechanical components on a variety of diesel-powered and gasoline-powered equipment.
- Conducts vehicle safety inspections; provides preventive maintenance; checks fluid levels; checks/adjusts brakes; changes oil; checks and services batteries and charging systems; checks and services cooling systems; lubricates vehicles and equipment.
- Performs field service calls to repair equipment or vehicles; transports equipment to and from work sites and repair shops; delivers fuel to equipment.
- Inspect, operate, or test equipment to diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Dismantle machines, equipment, or trucks to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, hoses, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking online repair sources, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
- Repair machines, equipment, or trucks, using tools such as hammers, torches, saws, drills, pneumatic air tools, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
- Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located at remote sites or at recycling facility.
- Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, machinery, or equipment.
- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery. Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Plan and layout repair work, using work orders, emails, callouts, maintenance manuals, or
schematic diagrams.
- Perform general cleaning duties of equipment needing repair.
- Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
- Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work both on paper and electronically.
- Test and diagnose equipment with electronic diagnostic tools.
- Install aftermarket equipment, i.e.: GPS units, radios, cameras, etc.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required: Associate degree/Automotive/Diesel Trade School AND three (3) years of Heavy equipment experience required or 6 years' experience in a professional shop,
- working on heavy equipment, with certificates for up-to-date technical classes attended.
- Preferred: ASE certification, Heavy Equipment Experience, Welding and Fabrication Experience.
- Licenses/Certifications: Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
- No DUI or DWI convictions within the past twenty-four (24) months.
- No moving violations within the past twelve (12) months.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of: Gasoline and diesel diagnostic procedures and methods; operational characteristics of light and heavy automotive and motorized equipment; operations and care of internal combustion engines; preventive maintenance procedures regarding light and heavy vehicles and motorized equipment; methods and techniques of performing diagnostic and troubleshooting services; methods and materials used in welding and fabrication.
- Ability to: Use standard repair tools and equipment; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; use a personal computer and various software applications; perform technical reading and writing; maintain written records; establish effective working relationships. Skills in: Equipment and tool use. Basic computer skills are required. Maintaining accurate records and updating information in various mediums and formats; Has a basic understanding of electrical schematics
- ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL FACTORS Environmental factors: Work is performed in a warehouse, maintenance facility or out in the field. Exposure to hazards including but not limited to all types of fumes/liquids/chemicals, trash, used syringes, electrical shocks, sharp objects and all types of weather conditions Physical factors: Heavy physical work involves bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling and squatting; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; ability to move around the maintenance area; ability to enter/exit vehicles.
- WORK SITUATION FACTORS: Position involves working extended hours and on-call status. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and South Central Solid Waste Authority policies.
Pay: $19.71 - $27.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Required Associate Degree/Automotive/Diesel Trade School.
Experience:
- working on heavy equipment vehicles: 3 years (Required)
- full time working in a professional shop: 6 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- NM Class A Commercial Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
