Fleet Shop Assistant

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; Largo (FL); Presencial; USD 23 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

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Full benefits package

Resumo da oferta

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a dependable Fleet Shop Assistant to join our Fleet Services team. Under a Fleet Supervisor, you will assist fleet technicians, transport vehicles, perform minor repairs, operate shop equipment, and prepare retired vehicles for auction.

You bring a hands-on mindset, reliability, and a willingness to work independently or as part of a team. Experience in vehicle maintenance is preferred, and a Florida driver's license is required.

Qualificações

• High School diploma or equivalent is required or DOE-accredited equivalent.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Transports vehicles and equipment to locations such as campuses, breakdown sites, dealerships or repair shops.
• Picks up repair parts from dealerships, campuses, or vendors.
• Performs a weekly site map and updates the database with pending reissue/auction vehicles.
• Dismantles and removes equipment and decals from retired agency vehicles for auction.
• Monitors scrap metal and transports to disposal facility.
• Inspects and maintains vendor maintenance for in-house car wash equipment and shop equipment.
• Performs minor mechanical repairs such as changing tires or batteries.
• Operates rollback wrecker, forklift and other shop equipment.
• Supports Fleet Technicians as directed.
• Keeps a clean, safe, and organized work area; attends regularly.

Conhecimentos

Time management

Team player

Hands-on

Independent worker

Formação académica

High School diploma or equivalent

Florida driver’s license

Ferramentas

Forklift

Roll back wrecker

Shop tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Nature of Work

Keep Our Fleet Moving. Support the Mission.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a dependable and motivated Fleet Shop Assistant to join our Fleet Services team. Working under the direction of a Fleet Supervisor, you’ll support the day-to-day operations that help keep the agency’s vehicles and equipment safe, operational, and ready to serve. From transporting vehicles and equipment and assisting Fleet Technicians to performing minor repairs, operating shop equipment, and preparing retired vehicles for auction, this is a hands‑on role where no two days are exactly the same.
The ideal candidate is a dependable, hands‑on team player who enjoys working with vehicles, equipment, and tools. They take pride in their work, follow safe work practices, manage their time effectively, and are comfortable working independently or stepping in wherever support is needed. Experience working in the vehicle maintenance industry is preferred.
Behind every vehicle that responds to a call or supports agency operations is a Fleet Services team working to keep it moving. If you enjoy hands‑on work and want to put your skills to use in a role that supports public safety every day, we encourage you to apply.
Salary: $18.05/hour
Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:00am‑3:30pm
The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.
Under the general direction of a Fleet Supervisor, this position is responsible for the performance of basic support functions related to fleet maintenance. This position requires interaction with multiple levels of personnel throughout the agency and representation of the division and agency in a professional manner at all times. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.
Supervises Others: No

• Transports vehicles and equipment to various locations, such as other campuses, break‑down sites, dealerships, or repair shops
• Picks up repair parts from dealerships, other campuses, or vendors
• Performs a weekly “site map,” identifying pending reissue and auction vehicles, and keeps database updated
• Dismantles and removes equipment and decals from retired agency vehicles in order to prepare for auction
• Monitors scrap metal from all fleet locations and transports to disposal facility
• Inspects, maintains, and tracks any required vendor maintenance for in‑house car wash equipment and on all fleet shop equipment
• Performs minor miscellaneous mechanical repair tasks, such as removing and changing flat tires, replacing vehicle batteries, or performing battery jumps
• Operates agency owned roll back wrecker, forklift, and other essential shop equipment
• Supports Fleet Technicians as directed
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area, sweeping and mopping floors and performing any other cleaning duties required
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position is essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed

This list is not intended to be all‑inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Experience working in the vehicle maintenance industry preferred
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to safely and efficiently operate an agency owned roll back wrecker within six (6) months of employment
• Ability to safely operate a forklift
• Ability to operate basic tools and shop equipment
• Ability to operate a grinder for the removal of vehicle decals
• Ability to perform speedometer certifications
• Ability to operate a computer
• Time management skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Physical Abilities

Responsibilities

• Stand up 2 hours per day
• Walk up to 5 hours per day
• Drive up to 1 hour per day
• Continuously lift up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently lift up 25 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up 75 lbs.
• Continuously bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist
• Frequently climb

We offer a complete benefits package to full and part‑time employees.
To view the PCSO Benefits Guide click here.
01
You must be 18 years of age to qualify for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a citizen of the United States or Foreign National with valid resident status and employment authorization?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education?

• Yes
• No

04
To remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office must determine if it is necessary and/or possible to provide reasonable accommodations to all potential employees. Ensure you have read and thoroughly understand the job description and requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Can you perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• I am capable of performing the duties of the job as described.
• I am capable of performing the duties of this job with reasonable accommodation.
• I am not capable of performing the duties of this job.

05
Within the last twelve (12) months, have you illegally possessed or used any illegal drug? This includes marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, THC, or any other derivatives.

• Yes
• No

06
Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 3 years, regardless of whether the sentence was suspended, adjudication withheld, you pled no contest, or the conviction was sealed or expunged?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question