Fleet Technician Truck

Mission:
Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride Vision:
To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay Values:
Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:
Continuous

Salary: $27.57 hourly rate

Job Summary:

This is skilled mechanical work at the journeyman and master mechanic level. Primary responsibilities include all aspects of maintaining and repairing diesel, gasoline, or alternatively fueled vehicles and equipment, as well as solid waste and emergency apparatus. Work is performed independently or with team members. Supervision, productivity, and performance evaluations are received from a Lead Mechanic, Supervisor, or Manager.

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values, and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Technical Basic and complex hydraulic diagnosis and repairs, including but not limited to cylinders, valves, valve bodies, lines, and hoses Basic and complex heavy-duty fluid and air brake diagnosis and repair, including component removal and replacement Basic and complex external and internal engine and transmission diagnosis, including component removal and replacement Basic and complex heavy equipment suspension diagnosis and repair, including component removal and replacement Basic and complex emission system diagnosis and repair, including component removal and replacement Frequent use of diagnostic software Fabrication skills, including MIG (Metal Inert Gas), arc, and gas welding Participate in on-call rotation as necessary Respond to road calls and work in the field, on occasion, as required Ability to perform all duties as listed in the job description of Fleet Technician I Team Skills Supports honest and transparent decision-making Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS:
As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Education and Experience:

Trade School or completion of an approved course in heavy and diesel mechanics, or five (5) years of experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic or an equivalent combination of training and experience Valid CDL Class 'B' driver's license or the ability to obtain within six months after employment is required.

Valid Driver’s License Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the automotive and heavy equipment mechanic trade Extensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and standard safety…