Fleet Service Technicians

Do you want to be part of a team of skilled and acknowledged individuals? The City of Eugene Fleet Services Department has been consistently recognized as one of the top 100 Best Fleets in North America! The Fleet department is looking to hire several Fleet Technicians to perform diagnosis, repairs, modification, and specialized inspections to include preventative maintenance of City-owned vehicles and equipment which includes automobiles, heavy trucks, construction equipment, emergency vehicles, and other equipment.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. P.T.

Accepting Online Applications Only

This is a "flex" position. Based on experience and qualifications, the successful applicant will be placed in one of three classifications:

Salary Range:

Fleet Service Technician, Master - hourly rate $31.31 - $39.03

Fleet Service Technician - hourly rate $29.95 - $37.34

Fleet Service Worker - hourly rate $24.08 - $29.95

Additionally, there are four levels of certification pay available to all employees in Fleet Service classifications from $50 to $200 a month.

Union Representation:  American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements for Fleet Service Technician Master:

Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in fleet vehicle and/or equipment preventative maintenance and repair. Two of the five years must be in a public jurisdiction or similar fleet operation with a variety of vehicles, trucks, and equipment to repair and maintain.

Training: Two (2) years of specialized training in automotive and/or heavy equipment systems repair at an accredited trade school or college.

Commercial Driver’s License

A valid Oregon Class A driver’s license [or, the ability to obtain by date of hire] with appropriate classification or endorsement as determined by the equipment operated; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).

Master ASE Certification in Automotive or Heavy Truck Series required.

Other: Possession of a set of tools sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Specialty tools will be provided by the City.

Minimum Requirements for Fleet Service Technician:

Experience: Three years’ (3) experience in vehicle and/or equipment preventative maintenance and repair. Prefer experience repairing and maintaining vehicles, light trucks, heavy trucks, heavy equipment, and public safety vehicles and equipment with strong electrical and computer diagnosis skills. Municipal fleet experience is desirable.

Training: Two (2) years of specialized training in automotive and/or heavy equipment systems repair at an accredited trade school or college.

Commercial Driver’s License

A valid Oregon Class A driver’s license [or, the ability to obtain by date of hire] with appropriate classification or endorsement as determined by the equipment operated; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).

ASE Master Certification in Automotive or Heavy Truck Series desired.

Must obtain at least four (4) ASE certifications within 12 months of employment.

Must acquire one additional certification per year after the first year up to a total of 8 ASE Automotive or Heavy Truck certifications in any combination.

Other: Possession of a set of tools sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Specialty tools will be provided by the City.

Minimum Requirements for Fleet Service Worker:

Experience: One (1) year experience in fleet vehicle and/or equipment preventive maintenance and repair. Automotive, Light or Heavy Truck repair and maintenance experience desirable.

Training: Two (2) years of specialized training in automotive and/or heavy equipment systems repair at an accredited trade school or college.

Commercial Driver’s License

A valid Oregon Class A driver’s license [or, the ability to obtain by date of hire] with appropriate classification or endorsement as determined by the equipment operated; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).

Must obtain one ASE Automotive or Heavy Truck Series certification within 12 months of employment.

Other: A basic tool set will be provided in the lubrication service bay and other specialty tools will be provided by the City.

Background: Must pass a criminal background check.

To Apply

Click the APPLY button to read the full job description and find the application process.

Application Deadline: September 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. P.T.

Salary/Compensation: $24.08 - $39.03 per hour

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