Fleet Technician - Fleet Management

FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Position - FLEET TECHNICIAN I, II, III

Salary Fleet Technician I - $18.05hr

Salary Fleet Technician II- $21.94hr

Salary Fleet Technician III - $24.18hr

Internal Candidates should apply via Polk One - Me Section

NOW OFFERING $1000 SIGN ON BONUS!!

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Salary Fleet Technician I - $18.05hr

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

Semi-skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of diesel and/or gasoline powered on and off highway equipment. May assist staff or independently perform troubleshooting, disassembly, repair and reassembly of components of all sizes and types involving the mechanical operation of the vehicles/equipment described above. Performs preventive maintenance including oil and filter changes and lubrication. May change tires. Performs repairs both at shop and on field located job sites.

Uses both hand and air driven power tools and other related shop equipment. Completes and maintains repair orders, part requisitions, time sheets, and other records as required. Operates both arc and oxygen/acetylene welding equipment. Is required to maintain a clean working area. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the automotive and heavy equipment trade. Knowledge of safe work practices associated with the prevention of injuries caused from inattention to the occupational hazards of the trade.

The ability to learn electrical systems (including interpreting schematic diagrams), hydraulics (automotive and heavy), internal combustion engines, and drive train (rotary and tracked) which are common to the automotive and heavy equipment trades. Skill in the use of tools, machines and testing equipment and instruments of the automotive mechanic trade. Ability to read and understand repair manuals, diagrams, drawings, parts lists/diagrams and computer reports.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to perform mathematical tasks. Ability to research, investigate, experiment, detect, inspect, verify, recognize, and recommend solutions. Ability to think rationally, react calmly and responsively in stressful or emergency situations. Ability to perform physically difficult tasks. The ability to work on equipment overhead causing much of the manual work performed with raised arms and hands above the head for extended periods of time.

The ability to operate hand tools and torque wrenches requiring in excess of 100 pounds. of lateral pressure applied to the tool. The ability to work in confined spaces such as pit areas, engine compartments and underneath vehicles requiring significant bending and/or stooping to access critical areas of the equipment being repaired. Ability to perform duties on a variety of floor surfaces, both flat and variable.

The ability to work with and around various chemicals such as diesel fuel, gasoline, motor oil, hydraulic fluid, cleaning solvents, anti-freeze and other substances common to the automotive repair trade. Ability to see. Ability to ambulate independently, drive and operate unassisted, automotive and heavy equipment as described above. Ability to bend, stoop, sit, crouch, crawl, climb and stand. Ability to lift and hold parts and components in excess of 65 pounds.

Ability and agility to perform various tasks in all weather conditions.

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an equivalency diploma and have a minimum of two (2) years of experience repairing equipment of the types noted above.

A comparable amount of training and related experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment and be able to secure a Florida Class CDL within six (6) months of employment as required by state statute and Florida Senate Bill 658. Must provide customary hand tools, common to the automotive and mechanical trade.

This position shall be required to report for work as directed when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.

Prefer that applicants be ASE certified or possess related certifications.