Fleet Technician

Alachua County Sheriff's Office; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Alachua County seeks a Fleet Technician in the Department of Public Works, Office of Fleet Management. The role covers diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of fleet vehicles and equipment with minimal supervision.

The position requires high school diploma, 2 years automotive experience (1 year diesel), Florida CDL with X endorsement within six months, MACS certification within 3 months, and pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years automotive experience with one year in diesel mechanics.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and plan to obtain Class A CDL with X endorsement within six months.
• MACS certification within three months of employment.
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, overhaul and maintain a wide range of fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and drive field service when needed.
• Utilize shop equipment and perform minor metal fabrication and body work.
• Assist with training Fleet Management staff and maintain records.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Diesel mechanics

Technical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Written communication

MACS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years automotive experience (diesel preferred)

Tools

Brake lathe

Valve machine

Metal lathe

Welder

Oxygen/acetylene torch

ECU diagnostic equipment

Charging system analyzer

Metal brake and shear

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

The Department of Public Works has an opening for a Fleet Technician, a skilled mechanical and technical position within the Office of Fleet Management. The anticipated hiring range is $22.8815 to $30.8900 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience, reflecting the expertise and skills essential to this critical role.

Completion of high school or equivalent, and two years' experience in the field of automotive mechanics, of which one year of experience must have been in diesel mechanics; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license by date of employment and obtain a State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's license with an "X" endorsement within six months of employment and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Must possess Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) certification on air conditioning repair and recycling within three months of the date of employment.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Position Summary

This is a skilled mechanical and technical position in the Department of Public Works, Office of Fleet Management.

The anticipated hiring range is $22.8815 to $30.8900 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience, reflecting the expertise and skills essential to this critical role.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, overhauling and maintaining a wide variety of fleet vehicles and equipment, with minimal supervision.

Work is assigned by, and performed under the general supervision of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed at various stages and upon completion.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

• Exudes a positive customer service focus.
• Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and rebuilds components of fire and rescue vehicles and apparatus, automotive, light, medium and heavy trucks, trailers, road construction light and heavy equipment, waste management heavy equipment and plant equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance as required on all vehicles and equipment.
• Performs field service work as required, utilizing field service trucks and equipment.
• Uses all shop equipment such as brake lathe, valve machine, metal lathe, welder, oxygen/acetylene torch, electronic engine control diagnostic equipment, charging system analyzer, metal break and shear, and assorted power and hand tools.
• Performs metal fabrication and repairs as needed.
• Performs minor body work and painting as needed.
• Assists Fleet Maintenance Supervisor with the training of Fleet Management personnel and other areas as needed.
• Prepares records and reports on work accomplished.
• Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
• Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: The examples listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and equipment used in automotive, truck and heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of automotive, truck and heavy equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Highly skilled in maintaining, diagnosing, repairing and rebuilding a wide variety of autos, light and heavy trucks and construction equipment.
• Highly skilled in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments of the trade.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, as well as to communicate in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing