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Job Description
Fleet Mechanic l & ll
at The City of Fort Worth
Property Management
Fleet Mechanic I - Pay Range: $18.32 - $22.90/hr. | $38,109 - $47,636 annual compensation
Fleet Mechanic II- Pay Range: $22.90 - $28.62/hr. | $47,632 - $59,539 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Workdays & Hours: Full-time position, some evening/weekend work may be required
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
Fleet Mechanic I and II positions are available with the City of Fort Worth Property Management Department, Fleet Division. The Fleet Division plays a large part in providing support for all City departments serving our residents. The Fleet Division is the "glue" which keeps the city equipment and vehicles in a mechanically sound state and safe for all employees and residents. The Fleet Division seeks the best leaders to continue our tradition of being an award-winning fleet! Our continued success in the future will bring maximum value to the City of Fort Worth.
Minimum Qualifications for Fleet Mechanic I:
- High School Diploma/GED
- No previous experience required
- Possession of a valid driver's license required
- Possession of, or ability to obtain mechanical hand tools of type and quantities sufficient to perform with efficiency all required repair duties
- Must pass Drug Screen, Physical
Minimum Qualifications for Fleet Mechanic II:
- High School Diploma/GED with additional specialized training in automotive/heavy truck mechanical repair
- Two (2) years' experience in heavy duty truck, trailer or construction equipment repair
- Possession of a valid driver's license required
- Must pass Drug Screen, Physical
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference may be given to candidates with higher levels of education, experience, and specialized certifications related to vacancy
- Familiarity with Fleet Repair Management Software (such as FASTER)
- Possession of (or the ability to obtain) mechanical hand tools in types and quantities sufficient to perform all required repair duties efficiently at the time of placement
- Possession of a Valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one withing six months of employment
- One (1) or more years of experience in an automotive service center, with knowledge of general automotive and equipment repair
- Experience in field service repair and maintenance of heavy equipment
- Current National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE/ASE) Certification(s) in Automobile or Heavy Truck
- Knowledge of general computer usage
The Fleet Mechanic I job responsibilities include:
- Perform in service inspections on vehicles and equipment being added to the Fleet
- Installation of aftermarket lighting, cameras, and other small accessories
- Knowledge of repair principles, practices, and techniques for auto and a variety of equipment
- Securing and prevent rubbing hoses and electrical harnesses on equipment
- Knowledge and use of tools and fluids used in mechanical repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment
- Methods and techniques for lubricating automobile and equipment parts
- Systems and components of equipment and vehicles, including engine and mechanical operations
The Fleet Mechanic II job responsibilities include:
- Diagnosing and perform all types of maintenance and repairs
- Evaluate and diagnose technical repair issues and provide repair methodology
- Ability to repair safety related equipment and vehicles
- Ability to repair heavy equipment, trailer, industrial mowing equipment, and off-road construction equipment in the field
- Active drive in obtaining mechanical repair certifications and training
- Dedication to complete customer service. Methods and techniques for lubricating automobile and equipment parts
Working Conditions and Physical Demand:
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.
Heavy Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.
Conditions of Employment
The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Fort Worth
Show moreThe Community
The City of Cowboys & Culture is known for its Texas hospitality. The stunning and sprawling City of
Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. And it’s no wonder — With great neighborhoods, scenic terrain and a rich history of arts and culture, paired with world-class opportunities for business and education, it’s not only fun to visit Fort Worth, it’s even more rewarding to call it home.Fort Worth truly offers all the benefits and amenities of a bustling metropolitan city, while keeping the small- town charm that keeps it unpretentious and charismatic in all the right ways. Designated as one of America’s “Most Livable Communities” by the Partners for Livable Communities, the city truly offers a melting pot of culture, commerce, community and yes, cowboys.
There are over a dozen remarkable districts full of treasured history among modern luxuries and unique places to have fun, making it the No. 1 tourist destination in Texas and welcoming more than 9.4 million visitors annually.
Being one of the fastest-growing among large cities in the country, Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for job seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents representing culturally diverse communities.
Exciting Growth & Future Development
One of the most fascinating aspects of the City of Fort Worth is its almost unprecedented growth over the past several years. Both in terms of population and industry, and as the 12th largest city in the United States, Fort Worth is truly booming — which presents both challenges and opportunities to truly develop this city in the right way. Every 30 minutes a new person moves to Fort Worth, so we’re looking for candidates who can embrace an evergrowing and changing environment and improve on it with solutions that work for the entire community of Fort Worth.
Mission
We are working together to build a strong community that others can look to as a pillar of unity and excellence. Through grassroots efforts within the community, and large scale construction and transportation plans that continue to add the infra- structure a growing city like Fort Worth needs, we’ll provide the public services our community requires to continually cultivate the unique city we call home.
Vision
Fort Worth’s vision is to be the most livable and best managed city in the country. We’ll do this by taking care of our citizens, implementing the highest quality standards in our schools, continually improving the neighborhoods we thrive in and the facets of the city that make our town so unique.
Benefits That Are Well Worth It
The City of Fort Worth continues to be dedicated to its employees’ well-being by providing competitive health benefits, a well-rounded wellness program and a Zero Accident Philosophy® workplace. All regular full-time employees and those employees who work 30–39 hours per week are eligible for all City of Fort Worth Benefits. Part-time employees who work 20–29 hours per week are eligible for dental, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 457 Deferred Compensation plan and other voluntary benefits.
Medical Program
The City offers two plan options through Meritain Health, an Aetna company.
The Health Center Plan – Offers employees and their family’s
primary health care services that are 100% completely free and unlimited. Employees can visit any one of the three City of Fort Worth Employee Health Centers and receive guaranteed same or next day appointments for sick visits. Also, services are available at any one of the five satellite locations that serves employees across the city.
The Consumer Choice Plan – Is offered to employees at no cost or low monthly premiums to cover eligible dependents and provides the financial benefits of a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Preventative services are covered at 100% on both plans.
• Prescription Drug coverage including mail order pharmacy are also included.Vacation
Eligible for 3 weeks of vacation: After successful completion of probationary period (usually
6 months), employees may take time off for rest, relaxation, vacation, illness, religious observances, and personal business.Holidays
Available on the first day of employment, the city provides employees with paid holidays, including two personal holidays.
Wellness Program
The city’s Healthy Challenge Wellness Program rewards all full-time, benefit-eligible employees on the city’s health insurance. The Healthy Challenge Program utilizes a points system. Participants may earn points throughout the year (Jan. 1-Dec. 15) for completing specific program activities and participants can redeem points at the end of the year for a cash reward. By participating, individuals can earn $150, $200 or $250 by accumulating program points.
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