Diesel Mechanic

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority is seeking a skilled automotive/diesel mechanic responsible for maintaining safety and reliability of our gasoline and diesel powered fleet, diagnosing and repairing engine, transmission, hydraulics, brakes, and electrical systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, inspect all vehicle systems, and collaborate with field crews to ensure vehicles are ready to work.

CDL preferred or willingness to obtain; ASE certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited high school.
• Graduate from an accredited trade school in automotive/diesel mechanics.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy equipment repair (hydraulic experience).

Responsibilities

• Inspect all vehicle systems (engine, transmission, power train, suspension, steering, brakes, exhaust, AC, electrical, hydraulics).
• Carry out minor and major repairs on systems noted during inspection.
• Perform preventative maintenance on gasoline and diesel vehicles.
• Monitor maintenance and repair of light and heavy equipment.
• Respond to emergency road service to minimize delays.
• Keep service records and prepare periodic reports.
• Operate company trucks and trailers (CDL preferred or willing to obtain).
• Collaborate with department manager and operations to support business success.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Trade school diploma

ASE certification

Tools

Altec equipment

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Responsible for maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of our gasoline and diesel powered fleet vehicles and equipment. This hands‑on role plays a key support function for our field employees, ensuring they have the vehicles and equipment needed to work safely and efficiently. Position involves problem diagnosis and repair of all vehicle systems including engine, transmission, power train, suspension, steering, brakes, exhaust, AC, electrical and hydraulics. This position works under minimal supervision, requires considerable initiative, efficient analysis skills and sound independent judgment. This position reports directly to the Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager.

(NOTE: There are also secondary functions which the employee will be required to perform.)

Perform thorough inspections of all vehicle systems including the engine, transmission, power train, suspension, steering, brakes, exhaust, AC, electrical and hydraulics.

Carry out minor and major repairs on any systems deficiencies noted during inspection.

Perform preventative maintenance on all types of gasoline and diesel‑powered vehicles including the engine, transmission, power train, suspension, steering, brakes, exhaust, AC and hydraulics.

Monitors the maintenance and repair of light and heavy equipment by other service shops as required.

Welding experience preferred but not required.

Performs emergency road service to vehicles and equipment outside of garage to minimize job delays.

Keeps time and work schedules, service records and prepares periodic reports, etc.

Work closely with field crews to understand equipment needs and ensure reliable performance.

Operate company trucks and trailers (CDL preferred or willingness to obtain).

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and yard environment.

Collaborate with Department Manager and operations to support the overall success of the business.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Installing strobes, light bars, radios, toolboxes, etc. in new or used vehicles.

Decommission vehicles to be sold or auctioned by removing lightbars, tool boxes, FPUA signage, etc.

Graduate from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

Graduate from an accredited trade school or similar specializing in automotive/diesel mechanic.

Prefer A.S.E. certification

Minimum 5 years' experience in heavy equipment repair (must include hydraulic experience)

When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted in lieu of some of the minimum qualifications.

Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.

Must possess:

• Ability to incorporate and employ on a continuous basis the ability and willingness to initiate change, solve problems, take pride in and accept accountability for your work and your workplace.
• Extensive knowledge & experience in maintenance, diagnosis & repair of both gas and diesel‑powered light, medium and heavy vehicles.
• Extensive knowledge & experience in maintenance, diagnosis & repair of hydraulic systems typical on bucket trucks, boom trucks, etc. Experience w/ Altec equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the automotive & diesel mechanic trade.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of heavy equipment garage operations.
• Ability to professionally communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to produce accurate and neat clerical work.
• Ability to keep a clean, orderly, safe,efficient garage and operation
• Working knowledge of personal computers including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word & Excel).
• Ability to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.