City of Surprise, AZ
City of Surprise, AZ is hiring: FLEET TECHNICIAN II (Solid Waste) in Surprise
City of Surprise, AZ, Surprise, AZ, US, 85379
Salary: $29.64 - $44.45 Hourly
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 26-00118
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 10/13/2025
Closing Date: 10/27/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
SUMMARY
Incumbents perform journey-level repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of automotive, small equipment, and heavy duty trucks and equipment. Incumbents assist Fleet Technicians III with fire pumpers and special apparatus equipment; and mentor Fleet Technicians I on solid waste vehicles, construction equipment, bucket trucks, and other heavy-duty applications.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED, and four years of journey level experience in the repair and maintenance of light duty/heavy duty vehicles OR two years of journey level experience in the repair and maintenance of light duty/heavy duty vehicles and completion of an accredited automotive or diesel training program at a trade school or community college. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher. Must have at time of hire EPA 609 A/C refrigerant handlers card (or obtain within 6 months of hire).
SELECTION PROCESSApplicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening may include:
To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE
The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
03
Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?
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Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:
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How many years of experience in repair and maintenance of light duty/heavy duty vehicles do you possess?
06
Do you have and are able to maintain a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher?
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What Class of Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) do you currently possess?
08
I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.
09
I understand that this position requires a valid DOT Medical Certification Card.
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This position requires that you have an EPA 609 A/C Refrigerant Handler's Card at the time of hire or obtain one within six (6) months of hire. Please select the option that applies to you:
Required Question
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 26-00118
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 10/13/2025
Closing Date: 10/27/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
SUMMARY
Incumbents perform journey-level repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of automotive, small equipment, and heavy duty trucks and equipment. Incumbents assist Fleet Technicians III with fire pumpers and special apparatus equipment; and mentor Fleet Technicians I on solid waste vehicles, construction equipment, bucket trucks, and other heavy-duty applications.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED, and four years of journey level experience in the repair and maintenance of light duty/heavy duty vehicles OR two years of journey level experience in the repair and maintenance of light duty/heavy duty vehicles and completion of an accredited automotive or diesel training program at a trade school or community college. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher. Must have at time of hire EPA 609 A/C refrigerant handlers card (or obtain within 6 months of hire).
SELECTION PROCESSApplicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening may include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- E-Verify
- 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE
The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
01
I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.
- I acknowledge the above statement.
02
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?
- Yes
- No
04
Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:
- Master's Degree, or higher
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Completion of an accredited automotive or diesel training program at a trade school or community college
- High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
- None of the above
05
How many years of experience in repair and maintenance of light duty/heavy duty vehicles do you possess?
- 6 years or more
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- Less than 2 years
- None of the above
06
Do you have and are able to maintain a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher?
- Yes
- No
07
What Class of Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) do you currently possess?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- None of the above
08
I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.
- I acknowledge the statement above
09
I understand that this position requires a valid DOT Medical Certification Card.
- I acknowledge the statement above
10
This position requires that you have an EPA 609 A/C Refrigerant Handler's Card at the time of hire or obtain one within six (6) months of hire. Please select the option that applies to you:
- I currently have an EPA 609 A/C Refrigerant Handler's card
- I acknowledge I must obtain an EPA 609 A/C Refrigerant Handler's card within six (6) months of hire
Required Question