FLEET JOURNEY TECHNICIAN

Salary and Benefits Position: Fleet Journey Technician Salary: $58,873- - $73,591/yr. Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $88,309/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025. Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time during their first year of employment, one of which is available to the employee on the first day of employment. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcity.org. Fleet Department Summary City of St. George Fleet department has an amazing opportunity for a Journey Technician to join our team! If you are looking to be a pillar of support to our Local Government, helping to maintain and service over 1,100 assets including Emergency Vehicles, Transit Buses, Trucks, Automobiles… everything big and small - we’ve got a place for you! The Fleet Department currently employs 17 accomplished technicians and support staff to keep St. George running! Employees of the Fleet department receive paid training and education courses through Pierce Equipment, Cummins, Ford, GMC and many more industry leaders! The department provides paid testing through ASE to become ASE certified. Our facility has state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, equipment and software. We have a great work environment and excel at keeping a clean shop to work in! Fleet specific benefits include: paid uniforms and boot allowance, $1,800/yearly tool allowance, “new-hire Journey Tech incentive” bonus of $4,000 ($2000 after 6 month probation requirements are met and $2,000 after the first year). The technician work schedule is 4-days a week with 10-hour days from 6am-5pm. The City of St. George offers stable work and market base pay including regular performance reviews with desirable benefits: paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, sick leave, great health care options, recreation & golf benefits, longevity bonuses and a retirement pension plan. To seek further information on the City benefits provided to Full-time employees please visit: careers.sgcityutah.gov benefits page. Position Summary Under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor, diagnose, maintains and repairs diesel, gasoline, and various other types of vehicles. This is skilled mechanical work for the City of St. George with an emphasis on Medium/Heavy Duty vehicles and equipment. Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) Performs skilled mechanical work in diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and overhaul of a wide variety of both light and heavy construction equipment, including fire apparatus and police, water, power, sewer, and street maintenance equipment. Repairs and services automobiles and light trucks, including major engine overhauls, adjustment of computer command controls, electronic ignitions, brakes, clutches, diesel engines, and transmissions. Diagnoses drivetrain and exhaust after treatment components using sophisticated computer testing equipment. Performs adjustments or replaces defective parts as required. Performs oxyacetylene and electronic welding as required. Fabricates specialized equipment. Lays out, cuts, and fits material for welding. Performs state safety inspections. Performs detailed repair notes on completed repairs for future repair order history, of parts and materials used for work orders. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions to determine the most effective and economical means of repair. Makes decisions of what repairs will be made and completes all required work to achieve proper vehicle performance. Performs preventive maintenance for all City equipment and vehicles such as lubrication, oil change, and minor repairs as needed. Up-fits various vehicles (police, fire, utility) that require extensive electrical and computer software knowledge and procedures. Reads, diagnoses, and comprehends diagnostic tools using OBDII technology, including programmable logic systems, and installs and repairs such systems. Understands, diagnoses, and repairs multiplex data systems using laptop computer technology. Performs other related duties as required. Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions This role is based in an auto repair setting, loud machinery noise, fumes, and occasional high stress. It requires moderately heavy physical labor—frequently lifting 10–25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds—along with frequent bending, stretching, twisting, and holding uncomfortable postures for long periods. You will need precise hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to handle small parts, operate machinery controls, and use hand tools, as well as sharp senses to distinguish fine variations in pitch, volume, and color. Note: Employees in this classification: <ul style="padding-left: 40px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: in