Senior Fleet Technician

Charlotte, County of (FL); Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking a Senior Fleet Technician to perform advanced diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and complex repairs on a wide range of fleet vehicles and equipment. You will troubleshoot engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, HVAC, and 12- to 48‑volt electrical systems using modern diagnostic tools.

The role requires strong documentation, customer service, and the ability to work from detailed electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of mechanical repair experience on vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and bumper‑to‑bumper repairs on a diverse fleet of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records and coordinate parts and supplies.
• Provide professional customer service and assist with resolving equipment concerns.
• Participate in rotating after‑hours on‑call to ensure critical vehicles remain ready.

Skills

Advanced diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Prioritization

Vehicle operation

Equipment repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Fleet Technician and put your advanced mechanical skills to work keeping County vehicles and essential equipment safe, reliable, and ready for the job. In this hands‑on role, you’ll perform advanced diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and complex, bumper‑to‑bumper repairs on a diverse fleet of gasoline‑ and diesel‑powered vehicles and equipment. From cars, trucks, and UTVs to trailers, generators, and pumps, you’ll troubleshoot and repair a wide range of systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, steering, cooling, fuel, emissions, HVAC, and electrical and electronic components. Using modern diagnostic equipment, you’ll work with 12- to 48‑volt electrical systems, perform inspections and post‑repair testing, and complete welding, fabrication, and minor modifications as needed.

As a senior member of the team, you’ll play an important role in keeping fleet operations running smoothly by providing technical expertise, solving challenging mechanical problems, and helping ensure repairs are completed safely and efficiently. You’ll maintain accurate service records, coordinate parts and supplies, deliver professional customer service, and assist with resolving equipment concerns. This position is ideal for an experienced technician who enjoys variety, takes pride in quality workmanship, and thrives on tackling complex repairs while supporting the community through dependable fleet service. You’ll also participate in a rotating after‑hours on‑call schedule, helping ensure critical vehicles and equipment remain ready when they’re needed most.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in performing routine to moderately complex mechanical repairs on vehicles and equipment.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Must maintain a valid Commercial class “A” Driver’s License (CDL)
• Preferred:
  • Possession of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or equivalent Manufacturer’s certification.

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job‑related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair, maintenance, and reconditioning of a wide variety of maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation and repair of internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines and chassis parts.
• Knowledge of electronic diagnostic and troubleshooting methods, including operation of tools for vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, lighting, diesel exhaust fluid, compressed air, vacuum and electrical controls, systems, and components.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Skill in the proper use and operation of tools and machinery used in automotive repair work.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi‑line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to evaluate the mechanical condition and performance of vehicles and related equipment before and after repair work.
• Ability to detect and locate improper operating practices and malfunctions in mechanical equipment and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to interpret and work from electrical schematic sketches and repair diagrams.
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
• Ability to maintain records of mechanical maintenance activities.
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to provide internal and external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment. Work typically requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors, or dust).

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.