Fleet Maintenance Foreman I (Water) – (2600006F)

Description

Applicants who have A.S.E. “Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician” certification through the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence will be paid at a minimum of $65,780 annually. Proof of A.S.E. certification must be submitted upon request.

Incumbents in this position are responsible for supervising automotive and heavy equipment repair, overhaul, and maintenance functions as well as personnel.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Supervises the repair of light and heavy duty vehicles, diesel and air brake systems.
  • Handles the hiring and performance appraisals of Fleet Maintenance Technicians.
  • Operates welding equipment.
  • Estimates repairs and subsequently orders parts.
  • Assists subordinates in diagnosis and repair malfunctions to all systems.
  • Supervises/performs routine vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance inspections.
  • Uses a computer for purchasing and record keeping.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systemize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework. Requires the ability to implement decisions based on such data, and oversee the execution of these decisions.
  • Human Interaction: Requires the ability to persuade, convince, influence, train and monitor the work of subordinates in favor of a desired outcome. Requires the ability to act as a lead person.
  • Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex and rapid adjustments, such as engine diagnostic equipment, city vehicles and heavy equipment, mechanic's tools, drill press, welder, fork lift, hydraulic press, battery tester, steam cleaner, power washer, computer terminal, calculator and telephone. Ability to repair complex equipment and machinery.
  • Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as safety regulations, work orders, equipment maintenance and repair manuals, diagrams/schematics, engine oil analysis reports, time cards, performance evaluations, personnel policies, purchase orders and parts manuals.
  • Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentage and decimals; perform mathematical operations involving basic algebra.
  • Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Involves semi-routine standardized work, with some latitude for independent judgment regarding choices of action.
  • Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable.
  • Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards and toxic/poisonous agents.
  • Physical Requirements: Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling moderately heavy objects and materials weighing fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds. Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to recognize and identify individual characteristics of colors and odor to determine condition of fluids, shapes to distinguish objects clearly, sounds to determine if equipment is operating correctly and track down malfunctions, and textures to detect wear.

Qualifications

  • Five years of experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy trucks (over 25,000 lb. GVW) and/or construction equipment, automobiles, and landscaping equipment. or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Employees must furnish their own set of hand tools.
  • License: Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B with Air Brakes endorsement) while employed by the City of St. Louis. Must possess license at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request. Please note type of license, number, class and expiration date on the Employment Application. Only qualified applicants who provide proof of a valid driver’s license will be considered for this position.

Scoring Components and Their Weights

  • Experience and Training: 100%

May be Subject to:

  • Background Investigation: Pass/Fail
  • Medical Examination: Pass/Fail

Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon Request

When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible for veteran’s preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.

City Residence Preference Points

City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.

Accommodations

If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant’s or employee’s prior consent.

Posting Date:

March 13, 2026 3:47 pm