George Hrichak knows culture plays a large part in why people want to work for the City of Chesapeake.
A tech’s pay is determined by the type of job and whether they can complete the repair in less time than specified by the flat-rate, which will allow them to increase their work volume.
Two fleets share how their inmate programs save costs and supplement labor.
Everyone seems to want young, fresh-out-of-school technicians or those with years of experience, but it may be time to open recruitment to those seeking career changes.
The Arizona Department of Corrections' Fleet 100 program aims to train inmate workers to be fleet technicians and help set them up with a career as a technician after their release.
Daviess County, Ky., has amended its administrative code to allow for county mechanics to increase their hourly wage by up to $2.50.
Apprenticeship and internship programs prep industry newcomers for fleet careers.
Paul Cupka, maintenance facility superintendent for Fairfax County’s Department of Vehicle Services in Virginia, talks maintenance technician shortages.
Cost and inventory are among the factors in deciding whether a fleet should own its tools or provide an allowance for technicians to purchase their own.
The employee in charge of installing equipment into new police vehicles retired, and the position was not filled, leaving at least 14 new cars collecting dust.