Fleet Intern

City Of Gainesville, FL; Gainesville (FL); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 35 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

On-site medical staff

Wellness program

Résumé du poste

The Fleet Intern position with the City of Gainesville provides hands-on experience in automotive repair and fleet operations. You will assist with service and repair of vehicles ranging from riding mowers to heavy trucks, while learning internal operations and department processes.

Applicants should be students enrolled in higher education, with a GPA of at least 2.0, and able to work 15–20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent diploma; must be enrolled in a higher education program
• Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA; able to work 15–20 hours per week

Responsabilités

• Shadow and train with experienced professionals in assigned area.
• Assist in day-to-day operations and tasks.
• Prepare information and research materials; create PowerPoint presentations and Excel sheets.
• Write reports, conduct research, and make recommendations to improve effectiveness.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including the Mayor and City officials.

Connaissances

MS Office

Analytical skills

Research & writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma; enrolled in higher ed

Description du poste

Fleet Intern# City of Gainesville Careers## Fleet InternApply: Gainesville, Fl: Part time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 6, 2026 (12 days left to apply): 7383# ******If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.********Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.****Department:**GG\\_Transportation: Fleet Operations**Salary Range Minimum:**$15.00**Salary Range Maximum:**$25.75**Closing Date:**11/06/2026**Job Details:**The Fleet Intern position presents an excellent opportunity for individuals aspiring to launch a career in the automotive repair industry as a Fleet Technician. This role is hands-on and involves service and repair work on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including riding mowers, cars, pickups, medium and heavy trucks, fire apparatus, and construction equipment. This is a part-time position, requiring 20 to 25 hours of work per week. \\*May fill multiple positions**Job Description:****SUMMARY**Incumbents will undertake a variety of entry-level assignments and projects in support of the assigned department. This temporary position provides developmental opportunities for students in business and technical work settings and assists in preparing them for possible future employment in these areas.Positions allocated to this class report to direct supervisor and works under general supervision.**EXAMPLES OF WORK\\****\\*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not prevent an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower-level duties may be required.***ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*****Intern:***Shadow and train with experienced and accomplished professionals in assigned area.Learn and master internal operations, which could include accounting, event planning, finance, human resources, payroll, marketing, customer service, and other daily operations.Assist department and staff with day-to-day operations and tasks.Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.Assist with assignments and special projects specific to department.Assist in writing reports, conducting research, analyzing data, and making recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including the Mayor, City Commissioners, and members of the public.May attend business meetings and networking events.Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.***Fellow:***Balance multiple projects at once, while working both independently and as part of a larger team.Manage multiple projects through to completion, including goal setting, target monitoring, and budget or fiscal requirements or preparation.Write reports, conduct research, analyze data, and make recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.May attend business meetings and networking events.Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.**NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**Assist with normal office duties such answering phone inquiries, directing calls, and providing basic company information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers.Provide clerical support by taking memos, maintaining files, and organizing documents; photocopy, fax, scan as needed.Performs other related duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.***EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*****To be considered as an intern:***Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning as a student working toward the completion of an associate, or bachelor degree in a related field.***To be considered as a fellow:***Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning as a student working toward the completion of a master's or doctoral degree in a related field.Documentation indicating current enrollment, college level, and certifications, if applicable, will be required from the student upon hiring. Human Resources will obtain current documentation at time of hire. Documentation will be required for each educational level after hire.The student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Students must be able to work 15 to 20 hours per week.**CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES****Licenses**No certifications or licenses required for this position.**Certifications**No certifications or licenses required for this position.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**Relevant work or classroom experience in area related to Department.Basic knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and practices.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem solving.Innovative and forward thinking.Strong research and writing skills preferred.Ability to understand and follow moderately-complex oral and written instructions.Excellent written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate complex information and issues clearly and concisely.Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact collaboratively and productively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds including elected and appointed government officials, Charter Officers, City employees, representatives of other agencies, and the general public.**PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS***To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.***PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**May require occasionally working outside regular business hours.**Note:**May Require Assessment(s).May fill multiple positions.May establish an eligibility list.**Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.****All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also o****ff****er great things like on-site** **fi****tness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical sta****ff** **and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.** *Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.***Equal Opportunity**The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.**Veterans' Preference**Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [e-mail] or by calling 352-334-5077.