Fleet Services Technician III

City of Sarasota; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sarasota seeks a skilled mechanic for the Fleet Services department to repair and maintain City vehicles and specialized equipment. The role includes on-call emergency repairs and supervising junior staff, with a required CDL and ASE certifications where applicable.

This is a full-time on-site position in a dynamic municipal fleet. The ideal candidate has three years of journeyman experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to perform safety-conscious repairs under various

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or vocational/technical training in diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, heavy equipment repair, mechanics, and shop practices.
• Three years experience as a journeyman-level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic; training may substitute for education.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Class B or higher State of Florida CDL within six months of employment.
• Possess and maintain at least four ASE Certifications, one in Brakes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects in automobiles, specialized solid waste vehicles, aerial devices, hydraulic systems, pumps, and other equipment.
• Install specialized equipment and perform emergency repairs out of the shop.
• Diagnose defects through testing and operation across various engines and equipment.
• Assign and supervise repair tasks to subordinates; inspect their work.
• Standby for and answer emergency calls on a 24-hour on-call basis.
• Work in various weather conditions with strenuous physical activity.

Skills

Automotive repair

Heavy equipment repair

Diagnostics

CDL (Class B)

ASE Certifications

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training in diesel/gas engines

ASE Certifications (select)

Tools

Garage tools and equipment

Welding and brazing

Heavy diesel engine repair tools

Hydraulic system tools

Job description

All current City of Sarasota employees must apply to job postings on the internal career site.Come work at a place where employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride!NOTE: The City of Sarasota is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Veteran, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace employer. Click to view the City's Veterans Recruitment Plan. Click to view a the City's Educational Equivalency Statement.Department:Fleet ServicesEmployee Type:ProbationaryTime Type:Full timeSalary Range:$26.4170 - $33.3379 Hourly / $54,947.36 - $69,342.83 AnnuallyJob Posting Period:July 23, 2026 - Until FilledJob Description:OverviewTo repair and maintain City vehicles specialized apparatus, and related systems and other repairs or maintenance as assigned.Essential FunctionsInspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in automobiles, specialized solid waste vehicles, aerial devices, hydraulic systems, pumps, and other specialized support equipment.Installs specialized equipment.Performs emergency repairs out of the shop.Diagnoses defects through testing and operation, in various light and heavy vehicular equipment, various types of special equipment, heavy diesel engines, gasoline engines, chassis, vehicular bodies, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.Determines methods, and parts needed to effectuate repairs.Performs and completes repairs.Assigns, orally or through written work orders, repair assignments to subordinates, as necessary.Supervises and inspects repairs performed by subordinate mechanics.May standby for and answer emergency calls to repair equipment on an "on call, 24 hour per day" basis.Performs strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including high heat conditions.The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED,Or vocational/technical school with courses in diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, heavy equipment repair, mechanics, and shop practices.Three (3) years experience as a journeyman-level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic,Training and experience may be used in lieu of educational requirement.Ability to possess and maintain a valid Class "B" or higher State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment is required.Possess and maintain at least four of the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications, one must be in Brakes.Job Based CompetenciesDemonstrates working knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment, maintenance and repair of diversified automotive and/or heavy equipment, including heavy trucks, and various types of special equipment.Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy diesel engines, gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, heavy-duty transmissions, and engine/transmission cooling systems.Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety procedures/ precaution to be taken to avoid injuries and mishaps.Ability to perform diagnostics, and remedy causes of malfunctions in a timely, cost-effective manner.Skilled in the use of all types of garage tools and equipment of the trade.Knowledge of metals, machinery, welding and brazing.Ability to work overtime and/or be on call.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate mechanics, superiors, other employees, and the public.Knowledge of the operation and repair of internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines and hazards and safety precautions of the trade.Ability to diagnose defects of automotive equipment and to remedy defects.Ability to plan and direct the work of subordinate mechanics, making efficient use of labor and materials.ResponsibilityUnder the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Minimal. May supervise work of subordinate Mechanics or others as assigned, relative to the completion of particular task.Physical RequirementsThis position requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing and crouching. Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activities with a variety of weather changes or atmospheric conditions. Incumbent may be exposed to activities such as noise and jobs with potential hazards that may require special protection and/or special safety precautions. Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed by crews for accuracy and quality. Incumbent is required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.Public ContactThere is minimal public contact in this position.Retirement BenefitThe City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at [e-mail] or via phone at 941-263-6299.For questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email [e-mail]