Fleet Mechanic & Equipment Specialist

Town-of-Palm-Beac; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Palm Beach is accepting applications for a Fleet Mechanic who will perform skilled mechanical repair and preventative maintenance on automobiles, light and heavy‑duty trucks, cranes, mowers and other equipment. Work is done under supervision with independent judgment on repairs and adaptations as needed.

Responsibilities include on-site road service, tire work, diagnostics, overhauls, and electrical repairs.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience with a variety of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Valid Florida Class B CDL with air brake endorsement required.
• Completion of related vocational courses preferred.
• Must furnish own basic automotive hand tools.
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer road service calls and perform on-site repairs.
• Change and repair tires on mowers, small equipment, autos, and trucks.
• Diagnose mechanical problems on equipment and related components.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble air compressors, pumps and related equipment.
• Perform general overhaul and repair work on automotive and heavy equipment.
• Drive town vehicles and service trucks as needed.
• Inspect, adjust and replace valves, pistons, bearings; tune engines.
• Repair automotive electrical equipment such as alternators, distributors, starters.
• Perform drivability tests for brakes, transmissions and axles.
• Maintain a clean, safe garage area.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Welding

Fabrication

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Vehicle operation

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Florida Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Tools

Grinders

Drill press

Lathe

Welding equipment

Job description

The Town of Palm Beach is accepting applications for a Fleet Mechanic who will perform skilled mechanical repair and preventative maintenance on automobiles, light and heavy‑duty trucks, cranes, mowers and other equipment. Work is done under supervision with independent judgment on repairs and adaptations as needed.

Responsibilities include on-site road service, tire work, diagnostics, overhauls, and electrical repairs.