Vehicle Services Technician - Diesel, CNG & Propane

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, Florida, is seeking a skilled Technician - Vehicle Services to maintain and repair gasoline, diesel, CNG, and propane vehicles and related equipment. The role requires diagnosing issues, inspecting and replacing components, and performing road service when needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 2 years of automotive/heavy truck experience; 5 years preferred, plus Florida driver’s license and ASE certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED; 2 years' automotive/heavy truck experience required.
• ASE certifications preferred.
• Florida driver's license required; pass aptitude test.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and major repair work on gasoline, diesel, CNG and propane vehicles and related equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces cooling, fuel and exhaust systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot vehicles using standard test equipment.
• Repairs and overhauls brakes, transmissions, engines, differentials, and axle assemblies.
• Performs road service calls to repair and maintain vehicles.
• Cleans work area and maintains related equipment.

Skills

Automotive repair knowledge

Bilingual/Biliterate

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational automotive program or military training

Tools

ASE certifications

Florida driver's license

Diagnostic test equipment

Job description

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, Florida, is seeking a skilled Technician - Vehicle Services to maintain and repair gasoline, diesel, CNG, and propane vehicles and related equipment. The role requires diagnosing issues, inspecting and replacing components, and performing road service when needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 2 years of automotive/heavy truck experience; 5 years preferred, plus Florida driver’s license and ASE certifications are a plus.