Mechanic - Fleet Services

Not all heroes wear capes – some carry wrenches.

Behind every police cruiser, fire truck, snowplow and more is a team of skilled fleet mechanics who keep it mission-ready. The City of Topeka relies on a diverse team of technicians who make sure the vehicles powering public safety and essential services stay safe, reliable and on the road.

The City’s Fleet Services team is seeking a dedicated mechanic who takes pride in precision, problem-solving and public service to join its Equipment Maintenance shop. Mechanics here work on a wide variety of equipment – from small engines and pickups to heavy equipment and machinery such as loaders, motor graders, skid steers, vactor trucks and more.

Mechanics working in the Equipment Maintenance shop will receive training and assistance on company-paid time to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL), which is required by the conclusion of the six-month initial hire probationary period. Training, study time, and equipment are all provided by the City.

This position works Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Incumbents may be required to assist with after-hour snow and ice removal or other emergency work as needed, to include nights, weekends and holidays.

• →Perform preventative and minor maintenance, inspection and repair on a variety of different gasoline motor and diesel engine vehicles.
• →Assist in diagnostic evaluation and determination of vehicle malfunctions.
• →Adjust, repair and replace brake, suspension, fuel, ignition, and exhaust systems.
• →Maintain vehicle and equipment maintenance records and documentation.
• →Conduct test-drives and maintain tools and equipment.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is reliable, punctual and committed to consistent attendance and high-quality work.
• Has knowledge of and interest in the service, maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of vehicles and specialty equipment.

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
• Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each year
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free Onsite fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program.

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer