Fleet Technician 1 at City of Beaverton – Oregon

The City of Beaverton’s Public Works department is looking for a skilled and motivated Fleet Services Technician to join our dynamic team of eight in the Fleet division. In this role, you’ll ensure the city’s vehicles and equipment—ranging from police cruisers to street sweepers—stay in top condition through routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs. Join a supportive team where your skills make a real difference in the community—apply today!

This is a full-time, non-exempt, SEIU-classified, and DOT-covered position. There is one vacancy. Individuals in this position will be subject to random drug screens and breath alcohol tests in accordance with DOT guidelines.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions. A resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and inspection of city vehicles and equipment, including changing oil and filters, mounting and balancing tires, checking safety equipment, suspension, and drive train systems. Repair flat tires, replace bulbs or fuses, jump start vehicles.
• Diagnose and perform routine repairs and adjustments to transmission, brake, air conditioning and electrical and charging systems. Test drive vehicles.
• Perform routine diagnosis of police vehicles and police equipment.
• Assist in developing and implementing preventative maintenance processes, best practices, and efficiencies.
• Assist other mechanics in performing corrective maintenance of all city vehicles, including diagnosis.
• Conduct emergency service calls in the field. Diagnose problems and make repairs or adjustments, as appropriate, or coordinate safe vehicle removal for further diagnostics.
• Perform administrative duties related to maintenance, including completing electronic work orders, ordering the necessary parts, and maintaining stock inventory.
• Clean and maintain shop facility, workspace, and equipment. Perform visual inspection of equipment used for daily job duties for safety and functionality and report issues to Technician Lead.
• Provide excellence in internal and external customer service. Create a positive experience for customers through professional and courteous behavior and creative problem resolution.
• Act with respect and integrity, promote, and support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Develop safe work habits and follow all required safety policies, procedures, and techniques. Contribute to safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.
• Additional duties are outlined in the Fleet Services Technician 1 class specification.

Minimum qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in automotive/diesel technology, or
• Completion of an accredited two-year automotive/diesel trade school; and
• One year of experience in a full-service fleet maintenance and repair facility that included diesel and combustion engines; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
• Commercial Driver’s License-B (CDL-B) with air brake and tank endorsements within 12 months of hire
• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Refrigerant Recovery certificate within six months of hire.
• Certified in forklift operation within six months of hire.
• Criminal Justice Information Service certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check, including fingerprints.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.

Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.

Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.
Wage range: $26.41 - $35.39 hourly
Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.

Total compensation package and benefits
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.

City of Beaverton Compensation Break Down
Gross cash compensation
Starting step	Step 1	Step 4	Step 7
Yearly salary	$54,939.24	$63,599.16	$73,612.44
Estimated benefits paid by the city - non-cash compensation
Public Employees Retirement System fully paid contributions for employee	$2,884.31	$3,338.96	$3,864.65
Medical & Dental - Max city contributions for employee +1 (dollar value)	$29,819.04	$29,819.04	$29,819.04
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution	$1,648.18	$1,907.97	$2,208.37
No-cost Tri-Met public transportation pass (dollar value)	$1,200.00	$1,200.00	$1,200.00
Total estimated non-cash compensation/benefits	$35,551.53	$36,265.97	$37,092.07
Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value	$90,490.77	$99,865.13	$110,704.51