Auto Technician Trainee (Fleet Maintenance Technician)

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General Services Department, Fleet Services Division
Pay Range: $22.61-$34.48 per hour
Work Location: 5300 Municipal Ave
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled


Responsibilities

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What you'll do

• Perform routine and advanced maintenance on automobiles, trucks, street sweepers, and heavy equipment by greasing, lubricating, servicing batteries, and maintaining fuel, oil, and cooling systems to keep the fleet operational and safe.
• Diagnose, disassemble, inspect, and repair a wide variety of automotive, heavy road, and specialized equipment, including engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, clutches, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems, ensuring reliable return to service.
• Complete major and minor engine overhaul work, including refacing valves and seats, installing rings and bearings, rebuilding carburetors, and ensuring proper clearances to extend equipment life.
• Perform electrical diagnostics and repairs, including work on wiring systems, starters, alternators, generators, and regulators, using shop tools and diagnostic instruments to locate and correct defects.
• Provide field service support, including tire changes and on-site repairs for light and heavy trucks, graders, tractors, and other equipment, minimizing downtime for operations.
• Maintain clean, organized garage work areas, assist other mechanics with complex repairs, perform welding and machine work as needed, conduct operational tests on repaired equipment, and support snow removal operations when required.

What success looks like

• Vehicles and equipment are repaired correctly, tested thoroughly, and returned to service safely and on schedule.
• Preventive maintenance reduces breakdowns, emergency repairs, and service interruptions.
• Diagnostic work is accurate, minimizing repeat repairs and extending equipment life.
• Shop and field work meet safety standards and operational expectations.
• Supervisors and crews can rely on fleet readiness to support daily and emergency operations.

What you get

• Hands-on work across a wide range of vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery.
• Opportunities to strengthen advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diagnostic skills.
• Long-term career stability with pathways to higher-level mechanic or lead roles.

Why this role matters
City services depend on reliable vehicles and equipment. This role ensures that public works, emergency response, and maintenance operations can function without disruption. Your work directly supports public safety, service delivery, and the efficient use of City resources by keeping critical equipment running when it's needed most.


Qualifications

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REQUIRES

• 3 months of semi-skilled experience in automotive repairs; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience which may include the successful completion of an automotive repair trade school or the successful completion of a vocational technical program in automotive maintenance or completion of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a master automotive/truck technician.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies.
• Must possess a valid MO Class A, B or C CDL as determined by the department prior to the end of the probationary period.
• Must possess a valid MO Inspector Mechanic permit prior to the end of the probationary period.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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