Assistant Vehicle Inspector Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Summary of Position The Vehicle Maintenance Worker plays a vital role in performing routine and emergency maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment. This position emphasizes strong teamwork, a positive and service-oriented attitude, and a high level of pride in delivering quality work. Employees in this role collaborate closely with fellow staff to ensure safe and efficient fleet maintenance support.

Vehicle Maintenance Workers are expected to approach daily tasks with reliability, respect, and enthusiasm, contributing to a supportive work environment where cooperation and accountability are valued. Attention to detail, willingness to assist teammates, and commitment to maintaining high standards are essential to success in this role. Through consistent effort and teamwork, the Vehicle Maintenance Worker helps create efficient vehicle and equipment services that reflect community pride and promote positive user experiences.

Expected Hours of Work Hours are typically Monday-Friday from 7 am to 3 pm. In addition to working hours, staff may be required to work additional events, including participation in scheduled rotation of stand-by duties. Hours may include, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions involving a wide variety of complex and routine mechanical services on city vehicles and equipment: Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment, including Public Works, Police, Fire, and other municipal fleet assets. Perform preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and scheduled services to maximize equipment reliability, performance, and service life. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, brake, steering, suspension, transmission, drivetrain, HVAC, emissions, and computerized vehicle systems.

Maintain and repair gasoline, diesel, propane, hybrid, and electric-powered vehicles and equipment. Install, inspect, maintain, and repair specialized equipment and accessories, including emergency lighting and warning systems, communications equipment, snowplows, spreaders, liftgates, and other vehicle-mounted equipment. Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications to repair or improve vehicles, equipment, and specialized fleet components.

Respond to vehicle and equipment breakdowns by performing field repairs. Utilize computerized diagnostic equipment and a computerized asset management system to document inspections, repairs, labor, and parts inventory. Maintain tools, shop equipment, and inventory while ensuring a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, DOT, NFPA, and environmental standards, and maintain vehicles and equipment in a safe, operational condition. Communicate effectively with City staff, supervisors, vendors, and contractors regarding maintenance priorities, repair status, and equipment needs. Perform Snow & Ice Control operations as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have employee supervisory responsibilities. Minimum and Desired Qualifications 18 years of age or older. High School diploma or GED.

Valid driver's license. Valid MN Commercial Class B driver's license, or ability to obtain within 12 months of start date. Two (2) years of experience in maintenance, repair, and operation of vehicles or heavy equipment.

Ability to operate a computer. Ability to operate equipment, acquire licenses, and complete training required for this position. Ability to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Qualifications Advanced degree in automotive technology or related field. Four (4) years of experience working with general automotive, park maintenance equipment, light and heavy-duty standby generator systems, light and heavy-duty truck repair, municipal construction equipment, and emergency vehicles. Four (4) years of experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, fuel, drivetrain, and computerized vehicle systems.

Experience maintaining emergency vehicles and equipment in accordance with applicable industry standards. Experience with welding, metal fabrication, and equipment modifications. Certified MN DOT Inspector Work Environment and Physical Demands Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors and may be conducted under adverse or extreme weather conditions.

Exposure to hazardous conditions, including operating power tools and equipment, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, slippery conditions, fumes, annoying odors, grease and grime, and toxic materials, including raw sewage, garbage, landscaping chemicals, and hot asphalt. Employee is subject to noise while operating equipment, louder noise while operating in the Vehicle Maintenance garage or other workshop, and general noises in outdoor city environments. Employees may also be exposed to Bloodborne pathogens.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Regularly read and interpret documents and other written material. Regularly communicate and exchange information with others in person, over the telephone, and using written communication methods.

Regularly remain in a stationary position and regularly move within the building to attend meetings and access machinery. Frequently operate both heavy and light equipment/tools consistently found in public city street, park, utility, and vehicle operations and maintenance and/or construction. Frequently push/pull equipment and objects, climb ladders, and move around, in, and under equipment and vehicles.

Occasionally traverse around the city. Regularly operate computers, radios, and mobile devices. Regularly move or transport items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.

EEO Statement The City of Golden Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.