Fleet Service Technician

Sarasota County; United States; On-site; USD 27,492 - 39,155; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays and Vacation Days

Job summary

Sarasota County is offering a rewarding career in maintaining and repairing fleet vehicles and heavy equipment. Join our team to ensure essential services are supported through your skills in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of vehicles.

This role requires mechanical experience, certifications, and offers excellent benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and a tool allowance. Starting pay is $24.19/hour, with opportunities for additional earnings based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment repair.
• Ability to obtain a valid Florida Class 'B' Commercial Driver’s License.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests on diesel, gasoline, and electric equipment.
• Make repairs to major and minor sub-systems.
• Diagnose hydraulic malfunctions and repair components.

Skills

Heavy vehicle repair

Diagnostic testing

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic tool set

Job description

Job Overview

Are you passionate about working on heavy trucks and equipment? Put your skills to work with Sarasota County, where you'll help maintain and repair the fleet vehicles and equipment that support essential services throughout our community. Enjoy a rewarding career, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to do what you love every day.

Responsibilities

• 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, engines, repair pumps, cylinders, and control valves
• Perform maintenance and repairs on everything from UTVs, autos, 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 County fleet vehicles and equipment

Work Hours

Monday–Friday 7:00a.m.–3:30p.m. (On‑Call Required)

Work Locations

• Pinkney Shop (Station20, Sarasota): 5681 Pinkney Road Fleet Garage
• Pinkney Complex/Ashton Shop: 4310 Ashton Road
• Venice Shop: 4571 StRd.#776, Venice

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 or the ability to obtain 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 (Paid for the county!)
• Certification/experience in basic welding
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Tool Allowance

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. A failure to pass a required drug screening test will result in disqualification for a period of5years.

Additives / Incentives

• Starting Pay Range: $24.19 (Step4). Potential higher pay for those with multiple years of experience.
• For Master status and each ASE/EVT Certification obtained: $0.20/hour additive.
• Pinkney Fire Shop (Station20, Sarasota) location exclusive: $2.00/hour incentive after successful completion of the probationary period.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Florida Retirement System; 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. Possible total 30 days off in 1st year.

EEO Statement

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.