Lead the day-to-day operations of our Fleet Services Division shop facilities, supervising a team of skilled vehicle technicians and ensuring efficient, high-quality service. In this role, you’ll balance hands-on mechanical expertise with leadership and administrative responsibilities - coordinating workflow, supporting team development, and helping maintain reliable fleet performance.
You’ll partner with division leadership while working with a high degree of independence, making decisions that keep operations running smoothly and safely. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, solving challenges, and making a direct impact on essential services.
Why the City of Boise?
The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:
- Zero- cost premium medical coverage for you and your family (Potential $10,000 - 20,000+ value)
- PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
- 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
- 10 weeks paid parental leave
- $500 annual wellbeing incentive
- Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
- Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training- Associate's degree, two years technical/trade school or equivalent military training
- 3 years of experience as a mechanic in an automobile, heavy truck or equipment maintenance/repair organization with experience as a lead or supervisor, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Licensing And Other Requirements- Valid state-issued driver's license.
Special RequirementsApplicants must be able to pass:- City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
- Driving Record Check
- Boise Police Department Criminal Justice Information System Background Check (BPD CJIS)
- Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
- Persons in this position must have a CDL that can handle a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of the towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.
Disclaimer:This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.Performs the full range of duties with appropriate managerial review, including hiring, evaluating, promoting, and assigning duties. Corrects inappropriate actions or behavior through communication and coaching. Initiates discipline or termination as needed, and oversees employees or a group.
Schedules, assigns and approves repairs performed by technicians on automobiles and equipment used by local municipalities. Develops short- and long-term scheduling of customers. Guides and supports staff or provides direct customer support for incoming work, diagnosis and determining services required. Explains the work required and the course of repair with customers. Generates repair requests in the fleet management system.
Performs preventative maintenance services on vehicles or equipment per manufacturers' specifications or the City of Boise requirements. Conducts safety inspections of automobiles or equipment. Performs in-depth repair of vehicle systems as identified through preventative maintenance inspections or as required due to vehicle or equipment failure. Diagnoses and corrects problems. Repairs, rebuilds or replaces components utilizing special tools specific to the mechanic trade. Performs fabrication and welding repairs on vehicles and equipment.
Performs administrative and clerical duties. Monitors repair orders and procedures for consistency and accuracy. Verifies and approves invoices and accounts payable items. Assists City of Boise departments with vehicle or equipment procurement and disposal. Interprets purchasing regulations, policies and procedures. Serves as a customer service consultant and writes estimates for repairs on vehicles or equipment and coordinates resolution. Serves as a primary staff member in pulling and distributing preventative maintenance reporting from the fleet management information system.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And TrainingKnowledge of:; operations, administration, supervisory principles, budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, production planning and standard industry practices required in the operation of a large-scale fleet operation; maintenance requirements, procedures and materials common to the automotive mechanical repair trade; and computer usage, including related software.
Ability to:; obtain a Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) license for air conditioner recovery, recycling and recharge; obtain an Ada County Air Quality Board emission testing license; perform hands-on, in-depth diagnostics, electronic repair, mechanical repair and fabrication on systems common to automobiles, heavy trucks, industrial equipment and Police/Fire emergency vehicles; interpret and administer the City of Boise policies; safely direct operational activities of technical vehicle maintenance staff; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And TrainingMaster Level Certification in automotive and heavy trucks by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) program.
Certification in the Emergency Vehicle Technician Association (EVT) program and five years of combined repair and fleet management experience in an automobile, heavy truck or equipment maintenance organization.
Ability to:; obtain an airport Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) access badge; obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake, tank and passenger endorsementThe physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds. The noise level is frequently loud, occasionally moderate and rarely very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working EnvironmentThe work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals. On icey and wet surfaces in parking lot, roadways, or work sites and is subject to variouis tripping hazards.
This position works: different shifts, which might include a mid-shift 10 AM - 7 PM.
