Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II - Heavy-Duty

Job Description Summary

Department - Fleet Services

Job Description

Open Until Filled

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5687 - Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II (Heavy-Duty)

Salary Grade: 8

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $22.96 - $26.98 Per Hour 

Pay Range: $22.96 - $31.00 Per Hour 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 10/24/2025.

The Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II - Heavy-Duty position resides in the Fleet Services Department providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of medium/heavy duty gas and diesel and off-road equipment. Accountable for activities and ensures services comply with written procedures and industry standards. This classification differs from the Fleet Services Automotive Specialist IV which leads, trains, and may supervise assigned staff, and is responsible for more complex activities.

Cdl Required

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Performs routine preventative maintenance on medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment;
• Conducts daily inspections of the service bay ensuring a clean and safe work environment;
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties;
• Operates tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures;
• Inspects and replaces electrical components such as batteries, light bulbs, and switches;
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and updating systems;
• Updates vehicle repair and maintenance records using electronic fleet management software;
• Complies with state vehicle emission program standards;
• Upfits vehicles with auxiliary equipment such as emergency lighting, winches, and toolboxes;
• Inspects and replaces wearable mechanical components such as cutting edges and brooms;
• Maintains and repairs hydraulic systems, routes and replaces hydraulic lines, and performs quality control for leaks and proper operation;
• Troubleshoots and repairs air brakes systems;
• Performs fabrication and welding using arc, wire feed, stick, and gas;
• Performs complex repairs on medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment;
• Troubleshoots complex electrical systems;

• Coaches/Mentors Junior Technicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate AND two years of experience maintaining and repairing medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment.

Or:

One year with Pima County in a Fleet Services Automotive Technician II (Heavy-Duty) position.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Minimum four (4) years of recent (within the last seven (7) years) experience and knowledge of examining and locating mechanical defects, performing minor and major mechanical repairs, and testing the completeness of all repairs of on-road heavy trucks or off-road heavy equipment.
• Minimum four (4) years of recent (within the last seven (7) years) experience and knowledge of diagnosing and repairing all major systems of on-road heavy trucks or off-road heavy equipment, including but not limited to IHC, Cummins, Detroit, Cat, Mercedes, and Mack engines, air brake systems, heavy-duty electrical systems, PTO systems, hydraulic systems, axle/differential systems, and Allison transmissions.
• Experience with government fleet maintenance or repair.
• Minimum three (3) ASE certifications in heavy truck series or ADEQ Emission certification, and CDL.
• Experience using various software applications such as a fleet management system, Excel, Word, Outlook, diagnostic tools, and heavy equipment/machinery.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.      

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required. For these positions, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.  

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing and equipment; work with or in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.  

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.