Automotive Service Technician

Company: City of Central Point
Location: Central Point
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Fleet Services Technician City of Central Point | Full-Time | Fleet Division | 1 Opening Love working on vehicles? Join the City of Central Point and build your career in fleet maintenance while supporting essential City services. We're hiring a Fleet Services Technician to perform hands-on vehicle servicing including oil changes, tire rotations, inspections, fluid checks, battery replacements, and assisting with repairs. If you have at least one year of vehicle servicing or lube technician experience and a basic mechanical aptitude, we want to hear from you. Compensation $23.25 – $29.68 per hour ($4,030 – $5,144 per month), DOE Effective July 1, 2026: Salary range increases to $24.12 - $32.33 per hour. Apply by 4:00 PM, Friday, February 27, 2026 What You'll Do As a Fleet Services Technician, you will help ensure optimal vehicle performance through routine maintenance and support of repair operations. Duties include: Oil and filter changes Lubrication and fluid checks/top-offs Tire pressure checks and rotations Basic safety inspections Battery and light replacements Cleaning parts and equipment Assisting mechanic with maintenance and repair tasks This is an excellent opportunity to build and expand your skills in automotive and fleet maintenance within a public sector career. Minimum Qualifications 1 year of vehicle servicing. Lube technician duties, or related experience Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record High school diploma or equivalent CPR/First Aid certification within 6 months of hire Must live within a 45-minute response time of 235 S. Haskell St. within 180 days of hire. Why Join Us? Oregon PERS retirement fully paid by the City Medical/Dental/Vision (employee pays $191.12 per month for low-deductible plan) $145/month City paid HRA contribution 14 paid holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual (vacation starting at 80 hours per year) Additional voluntary and City-paid benefits available Public sector career with growth opportunity Recruitment Timeline (Subject to change) February 13, 2026 – Applications open February 27, 2026 (4:00 PM) – Application deadline March 6, 2026 – Interview/Assessment invitations sent via email March 17, 2026 – Interview assessments March 23, 2026 – Conditional job offers extended Mid-April – Anticipated start date Important All correspondence will be through email. Applicants are responsible for checking spam/junk folders . The City is not responsible for missed deadlines or incomplete applications. It is best practice to apply directly through the City's jobs page on our website. Online applications only - resumes are not accepted. If applying through Indeed or third-party platforms, ensure all required information transfers correctly. The City reserves the right to select the individual who, in the opinion of the City of Central Point, represents the most appropriate match for the City's needs at the time of selection. Veteran's Preference is applied to qualified Veterans as outlined in Oregon statute. Notes: The City of Central Point reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is determined that (1) applicants do not constitute an adequate recruitment pool; (2) candidates within the pool do not fulfill the desired qualifications; (3) the City does not have the necessary funds for the position at the time; or (4) it is for any reason not in the best interest of the City to fill the position. The City of Central Point is a non-discriminatory, equal-opportunity employer. Any offer of employment will be made conditional upon successful criminal background check, acceptable driving record and thorough reference checks. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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