Fleet Services Technician - Part-time
Bridgeport, CT, US, 06606
The Aquarion Water Authority (AWA) is a locally governed, not-for-profit water authority providing water service to more than 735,000 people in 60 municipalities across Connecticut. Based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, AWA is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of one of the state's largest water systems. Through local governance, operational expertise, and continued investment in critical infrastructure, AWA is committed to delivering safe, reliable water service to the communities it serves.
Job Summary
A position is available in the Fleet Services group for a temporary, part-time Fleet Services Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing the day-to-day operations related to preventative and repair-related functions on company vehicles and other ancillary equipment maintenance. This position also requires a familiarity with vehicle upfitting relating to two-way radios, safety lighting, and installation of company logo decals.
Principal Responsibilities
- Assist in determining daily works schedules, manage and prioritize emergencies and scheduled work.
- Perform required maintenance, upkeep and repairs on company vehicles.
- Assist in determining external resource requirements and materials, select vendors, and maintain contractual relationships.
- Assist in the selection and procurement of new vehicles based on organizational needs within corporate guidelines.
- Assist in selection, scheduling/coordinating and implementation/installation of upfitting equipment on new vehicles and in-house installation of company logo decals.
- Perform all diagnostics and repairs on vehicles and ancillary equipment. Service, maintain, and repair company vehicles of all types, and heavy equipment of varying types (trucks, engines, pumps, generators, etc.).
- Administer registrations, perform emission testing, and other administrative duties as required.
- Assist Facilities department as required.
- Special projects and assignments as required.
Preferred Requirements
- Prior automotive maintenance and repair experience.
- Knowledge and familiarity of fleet vehicles, vehicle upfitting, decal placement and installation.
- Applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be able to drive, stand, bend, and kneel for prolonged periods of time.
Education/Certifications
- A high school diploma is required.
- At least two years of advanced automotive technical school training is preferred.
- Must hold a State of Connecticut Emissions Testing Certification or be able to successfully complete the State of Connecticut Emissions Certification Training Program upon hire.
- Must have and maintain a valid CT driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain and hold a valid State of CT DOT medical card.
Salary
- Salary will be $30.00/hour.
- The chosen candidate can work up to 24 hours per week, as three 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM.
- This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefit eligible position based out of our Lindley Street office (Bridgeport, CT).
- Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.
- AWA does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of AWA, and no fee will be due.
- Employment with AWA is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including a drug screening, where permitted by law.
- Aquarion Water Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury