Fleet Shop Assistant

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Fleet Shop Assistant to support the Fleet Services team. You will assist Fleet Technicians, transport vehicles, perform minor repairs, operate shop equipment, and prepare retired vehicles for auction.

This hands-on role requires reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety practices. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00am–3:30pm, with a starting hourly wage of $18.05.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma recognized by DOE.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Transports vehicles and equipment between locations and repair sites.
• Picks up repair parts from vendors and dealerships as needed.
• Performs minor mechanical tasks and operates shop equipment safely.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and supports Fleet Technicians.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tools & shop equipment

Computer operation

Wrecker operation

Time management

Independent work

Vehicle decals removal

Speedometer certifications

Education

High school diploma

Florida driver's license

Vehicle maintenance experience preferred

Job description

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

The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

• 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