Diesel Technician - Melbourne

NextEra Energy; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Power & Light Company in Melbourne, FL seeks a Diesel Technician to service fleet vehicles and equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operation across customer segments. The role emphasizes diagnostics, repairs, and adherence to manuals and blueprints.

The ideal candidate holds 2+ years of diesel experience, ASE certifications (three with one T4 Brakes or related MOS/degree), and a valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement (or plans to obtain within 12 months).

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED
• 2+ years experience in diesel/medium/heavy duty
• Three Medium Duty/Heavy Duty ASE Certifications including one for T4 Brakes or related degree/MOS
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement or must attain within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Communicates and demonstrates safe working practices
• Analyzes faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic equipment
• Performs maintenance and repairs to vehicles and equipment
• Understands operating manuals, blueprints and technical drawings
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges
• Orders general use parts through the internet and ensures all parts are correctly charged out in FA system
• Communicates indirectly with vendors to test products and technical services
• Communicates with customers on vehicle and equipment status
• Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

ASE Certifications

CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Driver's License

Education

Associate Degree or Certificate in related field

Military MOS in related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Engine diagnostic equipment

Micrometers & gauges

Blueprints/Technical drawings

Job description

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Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Our Fleet Services Department is looking for a Diesel Technician to join their team in Melbourne, FL. Diesel Technicians provide safe and reliable vehicles and equipment to all customer segments while maintaining a technical focus for solutions to complex problems including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, fluid powering or hybrid applications.

To qualify for the position, you must possess at least three (3) Medium Duty/Heavy Duty Truck ASE Certifications of which one is for T4 Brakes OR an Associate Degree/Certificate of completion from an accredited university within a related field (e.g., Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, etc.) OR Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) within a related field (e.g. Automotive/Truck/Equipment maintenance, Diesel engines, Hydraulics, etc.).

We truly have the best team in the business.

Job Overview

Employees in this role provide safe and reliable vehicles and equipment to all customer segments while maintaining a technical focus for solutions to complex problems including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, fluid powering or hybrid applications. At times this position will assist in monitoring and assessing performance of other technicians and groups to make improvements or take corrective actions. Employees in this job follow processes and procedures to achieve desired results while utilizing interdependence/collaboration with work group to ensure maximum potentials.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under general supervision:

• Communicates and demonstrates safe working practices
• Analyzes faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Performs maintenance and repairs to vehicles and equipment
• Understands operating manuals, blueprints and technical drawings
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges
• Orders general use parts through the internet and ensures all parts are correctly charged out in FA system
• Communicates indirectly with vendors to test products and technical services
• Communicates with customers on vehicle and equipment status
• Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED
• Experience: 2+ years
• Valid Driver’s License (Non CDL)
• Three Medium Duty/Heavy Duty Truck ASECertifications of which one is for T4 Brakes OR Associate’s Degree OR certificate of completion from an accredited university within a related field (e.g. Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, etc.)OR Military MOS within a related field (e.g. Automotive/Truck/Equipment maintenance, Diesel engines, Hydraulics, etc.)
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker “N” Endorsement or must attain within 12 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive Air Conditioning Certification

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Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type:Full Time

Job Category: Technicians

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

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