Fleet Technician & Senior Fleet Technician

General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Fleet Management HOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Empire Maintenance Facility UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on Monday, November 16, 2026 Hiring Ranges *** Fleet Technician - $ 52,326 - $81,760 *** *** Senior Fleet Technician - $ 58,606 - $91,571 *** The Dakota County Fleet Management Department is currently seeking candidates to fill a position at either the Fleet Technician or Senior Fleet Technician position. The position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and servicing mechanical, electronic, air, hydraulic, hybrid, police and computer systems in vehicles and equipment to ensure their safe and proper operation. Fleet services are provided to County wide assets and outside agencies. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated on efficiency and procedure application. Senior Fleet Technicians may also serve as the Fleet Supervisor in absence of the Fleet Supervisor. Who We Are Dakota County is Minnesota’s third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. We strive every day to achieve excellence public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation. Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications listed below are written at the Fleet Technician level. You must meet these minimum requirements, by the hire date, in order to continue in the recruitment and selection process. Associate's Degree OR Two year technical certificate in the field of Fleet Maintenance and repair by the hire date AND One years experience as a heavy equipment technician, automotive or truck technician, or a closely related position in the Fleet Maintenance field. OR One year Technical Certificate in the field of Fleet Maintenance and repair by the hire date AND Two years' experience as a heavy equipment technician, automotive or truck technician, or a closely related position in the Fleet Maintenance field. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience to total three years. AND Valid Driver's License Licenses or Certifications to be obtained within 6 months of hire: Valid Commercial Vehicle Driver's License, Class B with air brake endorsement First Aide training class through the EDGE program OSHA fork truck operator certification OSHA aerial platform operator certification 2 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications Preferred Licenses/Certificates Valid Commercial Vehicle Driver's License, Class A with combination airbrake and tanker endorsement. MN Pollution Control Agency underground tank Class B Operator certification DOT Commercial Vehicle inspector certification number ASE Master certification in Automotive and Medium/Heavy Truck Minimum qualifications and duties vary based on position level; the full descriptions for each position are listed under the links below. Responses to the supplemental questions and a complete application will assist the department in accurately rating, selecting, and hiring candidates. It will be at the discretion of the County Fleet Manager at which level the position is hired. Click here to view the Fleet Technician position description. Click here to view the Senior Fleet Technician position description. Duties & Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities listed below are for the Fleet Technician position. These do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. To see the Senior Fleet Technician duties and responsibilities view the position description linked above. Conducts detailed preventive maintenance, failure diagnosis and repairs to complex systems by fo…

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