Fleet Service Technician

Sarasota County; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Tool allowance

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking a Fleet Service Technician to maintain and repair heavy trucks and emergency vehicles. Candidates should have 2+ years of mechanical experience and be capable of working on various equipment including UTVs and pumps.

The position offers an excellent benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and a tool allowance. Work hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment repair.
• Valid Florida Class 'B' Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months from hiring.
• Ability to obtain Hazmat certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair County Fire Department's vehicles and equipment.
• Perform inspections and serviceability checks on all brake, steering, and drive line components.
• Utilize laptop computers to complete repair details.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Welding

Diagnostic skills

Knowledge of safety precautions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic tool set

Job description

## Fleet Service TechnicianApplylocations: Fleet Garage Pinkney Complex: South County Complex: Fire Stationtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R20064**Department:**General Services**Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.**Do you enjoy working on various heavy trucks and equipment? Spend your days maintaining and repairing the County Fire Department's trucks, rescues, and EMS equipment. Come and apply today and get paid to do what you love while enjoying the many benefits that the County provides!* Perform diagnostic tests to identify, and rebuild and repair malfunctions on all diesel, gasoline, and electric equipment.* Make repairs to all major and minor sub-systems.* Diagnose hydraulic malfunctions, and engines, repair pumps, cylinders, and control valves.* Perform maintenance and repairs on everything from UTVs, auto, light/heavy trucks, trailers, pumps, construction, and other heavy equipment.* Troubleshoot and repair pumps, actuators, transmissions, compressors, pneumatic and electric controls, air-conditioning units, and components.* May weld and cut parts using welding equipment.* Perform inspections and serviceability/reliability checks/repairs/rebuilds on all brake, steering, and drive line components.* Utilizes laptop computers to complete, and verify parts/labor, and inputs comments to detail repairs made.* Perform maintenance and repairs on Fire/ EMS vehicles and equipment.**Work Hours:*** Monday – Friday* 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.* \*On-Call Required.**Work Locations:*** Pinkney Shop (Station 20, Sarasota): 5681 Pinkney Rd* Fleet Garage Pinkney Complex* Ashton Shop: 4310 Ashton Rd.* Venice Shop: 4571 St Rd. 776, Venice*\*Varies by vacancy***Currently, we are hiring for our Pinkney Shop location!**# **About You****Minimum Qualifications**:* A High School Diploma or its equivalent.* 2+ years of mechanical experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment repair.* A valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement within 6 months from the time of hire. *(Paid for by the county!)** A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.**Preferred Qualifications**:* Complete and maintain a minimum of 2 ASE/EVT certifications. (*Paid for by the county!*)* Ability to obtain Hazmat certification.* Certification/ experience in basic welding.* Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.\*\* **Must supply own basic tool set and rolling toolbox upon hire.** **This position is eligible for a $1,200.00 (net) annual tool allowance after the probationary period\*\*****Physical Demands:** Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.**Subject to Passing Substance Screening:** This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of 5 years.# **About Everything Else:****Starting Pay Range:*** **$24.19 (Step 4)*** Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience**Additives/ Incentives:*** Pinkney Fire Shop (Station 20, Sarasota) location exclusive has an extra $2.00/hour incentive pay after the successful completion of the probationary period* For Master status, as well as each ASE/EVT Certification obtained, there is an additional $0.20/hour pay additive!*Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).***If you are selected to join our team,** **please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents******.** You will need to present the following items on your first day:****1.** **I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:** https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents* If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)**2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card).** This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)**Benefits:*** Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!* For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.* Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.* Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)****