Fleet Technician

City of Alachua; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled mechanic to join their fleet management team. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, ensuring they operate at peak performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive and diesel mechanics, along with a commitment to safety and customer service. You will work under minimal supervision, contributing to a vital department that keeps the community moving. If you are passionate about mechanical work and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid State of Florida Driver's license.
• Requires MACS certification within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and field service work as required.

Skills

Automotive Mechanics

Diesel Mechanics

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Brake Lathe

Metal Lathe

Welder

Electronic Engine Control Diagnostic Equipment

Oxygen/Acetylene Torch

Power and Hand Tools

Job description

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.

SALARY DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

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.

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

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.

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 core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

1. 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.
2. Performs preventative maintenance as required on all vehicles and equipment.
3. Performs field service work as required, utilizing field service trucks and equipment.
4. 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.
5. Performs metal fabrication and repairs as needed.
6. Performs minor body work and painting as needed.
7. Assists Fleet Maintenance Supervisor with the training of Fleet Management personnel and other areas as needed.
8. Prepares records and reports on work accomplished.
9. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
10. 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

1. Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and equipment used in automotive, truck and heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
2. Considerable knowledge of the occupational operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of automotive, truck and heavy equipment.
3. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for vehicle maintenance and repair.
4. Highly skilled in maintaining, diagnosing, repairing and rebuilding a wide variety of autos, light and heavy trucks and construction equipment.
5. Highly skilled in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments of the trade.
6. 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 the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is