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City of Naperville Lead Equipment Technician in Naperville, Illinois
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The Lead Equipment Technician is responsible for the scheduling and monitoring the repairs for City vehicles. The Lead Equipment Tech makes major mechanical and electrical repairs to automotive, diesel and other power-driven equipment and monitors daily work of assigned personnel. Assists in planning and analyzing the purchase of new vehicles and equipment and ensuring a safe working environment.
Duties
- Maintains a supportive working environment and provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, promoting the Citys core values of People, Respect, Trust, Pride.
- Plans and directs a comprehensive planned maintenance program.
- Inspects, diagnoses and locates mechanical and electronic malfunctions in city vehicles and heavy equipment with gasoline and diesel engines including hydraulic systems, computerized equipment, and pumping equipment and makes/advises appropriate repairs.
- Schedules, assigns and monitors vehicle repairs by other assigned technicians and outside contracted services and ensures work is completed on schedule.
- Maintains accurate work, time and material records.
- Maintains shop cleanliness to ensure safe working environment.
- Assesses shop needs, provides budget information for, and coordinates the purchase of items including tools and equipment.
- Evaluates progress of repairs and ensures work is completed on schedule.
- Communicates with various departments on vehicle/equipment repair status.
- Performs cutting, welding and fabricating work as required for maintenance and modifications to equipment.
- Diagnoses and repairs electronic and electrical components as required.
- Provides technical information for bid and vehicle specifications.
- Maintains monthly underground storage tank reports regarding environmental issues for fuel storage and leak detection monitoring and communications.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of operating principles and repair procedures for gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic, hydrostatic, pneumatic, HVAC, drive trains, computer command controls, braking systems, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
- Prepares accident reports as required.
- May coordinate sublet of repairs including bodywork, warranty and recall work, and vehicle setups and modifications.
- Supervise, develop, direct and evaluate the work performance of employees.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus additional technical training.
- Five to seven years of experience in automotive mechanical repairs.
- Minimum of Level I and Level II Fire Apparatus and Ambulance Technician certified via EVT Certification Commission
- State of Illinois Driver\'s License.
Preferred:
Associate degree in Automotive Services or Diesel Technology.
Level III Fire Apparatus and Ambulance Technician certified via EVT Certification Commission
Additional Information
The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 150,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. Its also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competit ive benefits package.
Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.
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