Fleet Technician

Fleet Technician

Salary

$33.54 - $41.19 Hourly

Location

211 SE Lorenz Dr, Ankeny

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

00723

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 10:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for a Fleet Technician in the Central Garage, a division of the Public Works Department. This person will report to the Fleet Supervisor and performs duties under general supervision to repair, maintain, and service automotive, non-automotive, and heavy equipment; and to perform related duties as required.

The starting salary is $33.540 - $36.978 per hour, depending on relevant experience, with an excellent benefit package. Working hours are M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, with frequent overtime as necessary.

The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Vacation and Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Nine (9) Paid Holidays

Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance

Wellness Programs and Incentives

Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit

Defined Benefits Pension Plan Through IPERS

Deferred Compensation Plan

Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options

Longevity Pay

Deadline to apply is Sunday, October 4, 2026. Please apply online at www.AnkenyIowa.gov/jobs. Interested candidates must complete an application online and attach a resume. Pre-employment DOT physical & drug screen, physical capacity profile, and background check required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

To advance in the hiring process, you must pass a basic skills exam to be administered to all qualified applicants. Additional information will be emailed on Monday, October 5, 2026. Check your email (and junk email) for testing information. Contact HR if you do not receive the testing information on 10/05/2026.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects and tests units to determine need for repair and service.
• Performs repair and maintenance work on motorized equipment including brake work, chassis work, transmissions, electrical work, fuel systems, cooling systems, emission control systems, welding, safety inspections, A/C repair, and hydraulic equipment.
• Schedules and performs preventative maintenance on city vehicles including changing oil, greasing, and tune-ups.
• Operates units after repairs are complete to ensure good working order and that problems were corrected.
• Works with outside vendors to coordinate repairs covered by warranty or beyond the scope of department repair capabilities.
• Installs vehicles with specialized equipment needed for various departmental operations.
• Maintains adequate inventory of parts, supplies and tools needed to properly service vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains shop repair records, vehicle files, tool inventory lists, and material safety data forms.
• Works with various division heads in scheduling repairs, prioritizing work items, and determining need for repair work to be done by specialty shops.
• Consults with vehicle or equipment operators to assist in diagnosing problems and facilitating the repair procedure.
• Delivers vehicles to dealerships and specialty shops. Picks up parts and supplies as needed.
• Researches suppliers for quality of work on needed servicing and prices available on replacement parts. Reviews bills from vendors to assure accuracy and completeness.
• Performs cleaning and dispenser maintenance at the fueling facility.
• Keeps tools and equipment stored in appropriate locations and keeps shop clean and neat.
• Provide support for city programs and special events, community events, and emergency weather incidents.
• Assists others as requested, including participating in snow removal operations.

Entry Requirements and Skills

High school diploma or GED and 2 - 3 years of additional schooling, including automotive or diesel mechanics plus 3 - 5 years of related work experience in replacing, repairing, and adjusting a wide variety of motorized equipment operating systems.

Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials applicable to the work. Ability to modify equipment to meet specific needs, ability to estimate costs, ability to maintain records and reports, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel.

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, related diagrams and instructions; ability to perform work in accordance with established time and safety standards under undesirable temperature conditions; ability to use automated sources of technical support such as CD Rom and the Internet.

Skill in replacing, repairing, adjusting, and overhauling a wide variety of automotive and heavy equipment operating systems; skill in the safe and efficient use of shop and power tools and equipment; skill in the safe operation of motor vehicles; skill in diagnosing automotive systems in order to determine the nature and extent of defects and malfunctions.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall be able to obtain and maintain valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the State of Iowa, Class B with airbrakes endorsement within 90 calendar days of hire.
• Shall obtain and maintain a Mobile Air Condition Society (MACS) certification license within 30 calendar days of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Operates equipment having varying degrees of noise and vibration.
• Climbs and walks over uneven terrain.
• May be required to work in field environment.
• May be called out after normal working hours to perform duties necessitated by emergencies including windstorms, snow and ice.
• Works around moving objects.
• Possible exposure to toxic conditions, fumes, odors, dust and risk of bodily injury.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be insurable.
• Must be sighted.
• Must be able to hear normal conversation.
• Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation.
• May be required to stoop, walk and lift 75 pounds and carry a short distance.
• Must be able to raise and turn both hands and wrists above the head.
• Must be able to step up 12 to 18 inches into employer's equipment.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, climb, lie on a creeper, and work overhead.
• Must be able to move up and down ladders and stairs.
• Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work.

The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular fulltime employees. The benefits available include vacation, personal days, sick leave, life insurance and AD&D, health and dental insurance, vision insurance, long term disability, retirement, and flexible spending accounts. Other voluntary insurance products are also offered.

Non-Union Fulltime Employees:

Vacation:

80 hours per year-at hire

120 hours per year-after 5 years of service

160 hours per year-after 10 years of service

200 hours per year-after 15 years of service

240 hours per year-after 25 years of service

Personal:

Each year on July 1, fulltime employees shall receive 32 hours. The personal leave must be used on or before June 30th of the following year.

Hired between July 1 - October 1 - 32 hours

After October 1 - before January 1 - 24 hours

After January 1 - before April 1 - 16 hours

Sick:

8 hours per month after the first 30 days.

1600 hours maximum accumulation

Holidays: 9 paid holidays

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Indepedence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• The Friday following Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve Day
• Christmas Day

For more detailed overview of all the City of Ankeny benefits, visit our website.

01

Do you possess a current drivers license issued by the State of Iowa?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B with airbrakes issued by the State of Iowa?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have additional training with a technical or community college to include automotive or diesel mechanics courses?

• < 2 years of educational training
• 2 - 3 years of educational training
• 3 - 4 years of educational training
• NONE

04

Do you have work experience in replacing, repairing, and adjusting a wide variety of motorized equipment operating systems?

• < 2 years of work experience
• 2 - 3 years of work experience
• 3 - 4 years of work experience
• 5+ years of work experience

05

Do you possess a Mobile Air Conditional Society (MACS) certification license?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you received any of the following convictions in the last 5 years: OWI conviction, serious traffic violation, more than 3 moving traffic violations within any 12-month period, and/or designation of being a "Habitual Offender"?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Ankeny Iowa

Address 410 West 1st St

Ankeny, Iowa, 50023-1557

Phone 515-965-6400

Website http://www.ankenyiowa.gov