Fleet Mechanic I for RTS

City of Gainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

City of Gainesville is seeking a skilled automotive mechanic for the Regional Transit System (RTS) Maintenance team. This role repairs and maintains transit vehicles and equipment under supervision, emphasizing technical proficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities include diagnosing diesel/gas engines, brake systems, electrical systems, and on-board computer diagnostics, ensuring safety and performance of RTS assets. A CDL-B license and ASE certification are highly desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with technical courses and 3 years' vehicle repair experience.
• CDL-B license with passenger transport endorsement within one month of employment.
• ASE certification in bus or heavy truck repair highly desired.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and on-board computer systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on automobiles, light trucks, buses and transit equipment.
• Repair diesel and gasoline engines.
• Diagnose and repair transmission electronic control systems.
• Repair wheelchair lift systems and restraints.
• Perform brake tests and parts replacement.
• Repair automotive electrical systems.
• On-board diagnostics and computer systems.
• Maintain fare collection equipment.
• Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Reading manuals

Tool usage

Customer interaction

Communication

Education

High school diploma

3 years experience repairing motor vehicles

Tools

CDL-B license

ASE certification

Testing instruments

Job description

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: Regional Transit System (RTS) Maintenance

Salary Range Minimum:

$20.70

Salary Range Maximum:

$28.98

Closing Date:

10/21/2026

Job Details:

Skilled mechanical work repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of leadworker responsibility and from lower classes by its technical nature and emphasis on repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

Job Description:

Summary

Skilled mechanical work repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of leadworker responsibility and from lower classes by its technical nature and emphasis on repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

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 absolve 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

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on automobiles, light trucks, buses and transit equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations statutory requirements and departmental policy and procedures.
• Repairs diesel and gasoline powered engines.
• Repairs diesel air intake and fuel systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs bus transmission electronic control systems, removes and replaces transmissions.
• Repairs wheel chair lift mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, repairs/replaces hydraulic cylinders.
• Performs functional inspection and repairs wheelchair restraint systems.
• Repairs or replaces pneumatic system motors, switches valves and interlock system components.
• Performs repairs to internal and eternal vehicle and bus lighting systems.
• Performs repairs to vehicle safety equipment, horn, windshield wipers, mirrors and lights.
• Performs brake system performance tests and diagnostics, relines brakes, and replaces valves, switches, hardware, slack adjusters and other foundation brake parts and components.
• Diagnoses and repairs automotive-type electrical systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs engine starting and charging systems.
• Performs on-board computer diagnostics.
• Repairs engine cooling system and components. Removes and repairs or replaces radiators, cooling fan, hydraulic fan drive system components, thermostats, water pumps, belts, hoses and other related cooling system components.
• Repairs hydraulic systems on automobiles, light trucks, buses, and transit equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs defects in steering and suspension systems.
• Diagnoses irregular tire wear patterns and determines cause, repairs tires, including mounting new tires and the rotation of tire positions to maximize the service life of tires.
• Performs minor body work replaces bumpers, panels, doors and hinges.
• Repairs/replaces propeller shaft, yolks and universal joints.
• Maintains fare collection equipment.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

Non-essential Job Functions

• Prepares detailed records and reports in a timely manner.
• Performs emergency road service to equipment, cleans up petroleum or coolant discharge on the roadway and completes required documentation.
• May advise or assist co-workers in more complex repair work.
• 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

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by appropriate technical courses, preferably including training by vehicle manufacturers’ or accredited vocational-technical institution, and three (3) years experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

• CDL class “B” license, with passenger transport endorsement, required within one month of date of employment.

Certifications

• Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification in bus or heavy truck repair and maintenance highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of automotive mechanic trade.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and accident prevention methods in assigned area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of principles of operation and repair, of gasoline and diesel fueled internal combustion engines..
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems.
• Knowledge of automotive on-board computer systems.
• Skill in the use of tools, machines, and testing instruments.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations on automotive and other transit equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Work requires physical strength and agility to safely perform all essential functions.
• Work requires bending, kneeling, crawling, and pushing/pulling up to a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Work requires climbing/working at heights with the use of ladders, scaffolding and stairs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must supply and maintain own tools as specified.
• Work may require performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.
• Work may require exposure to prolonged high noise levels.
• Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals, including fiberglass materials and resins.
• Work may require performance of tasks in extreme heat and confined areas.

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 offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff 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.