Fleet Technician Truck

Position: Fleet Technician Truck - Hire Bonus Opportunity
Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
** 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:
** 01/31/2026
** Salary:**$27.57 hourly rate
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* Job Summary:

** Starting Hourly Rate: $27.57 - $36.57 (based on certifications)    We are seeking a skilled mechanic with journeyman to master-level expertise to join our team. This role involves the maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles and equipment powered by diesel, gasoline, or alternative fuels. Responsibilities also include servicing solid waste and emergency response apparatus.
The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently or collaboratively with a team. Oversight, guidance, and performance evaluations are provided by a Lead Mechanic, Supervisor, or Manager.
** Starting Hourly Rate: $27.57 - $36.57 (based on certifications)
** We are thrilled to offer the following enhanced incentives for qualified candidates joining our team between November 25th, 2025 - January 31st, 2026:

To be eligible for the sign on bonus and incentives - applicant must possess:
* 3+ years of heavy truck experience
* Commitment to a two-year employment requirement* **$3,000 Sign-on Bonus** – FTT3 - T3 Drive Train; T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems; T7 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)* **$5,000 Sign-on Bonus** - FTT5 - ASE Master Medium-Heavy Truck and FAT EVT Level I (F1 Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus; F2 Design & Performance Standards of Fire Apparatus)* **$7,500 Sign-on Bonus
- ** FTT7 - ASE Master Medium-Heavy Truck and FAT EVT Level III (Master) (F5 Aerial Fire Apparatus; F6 Allison Automatic Transmissions; T1 Gasoline Engines)
* ** Relocation Reimbursement:
** Receive up to $3,000 in reimbursement for relocation expenses. (Must be relocating from outside the state of Florida)
* ** Annual Tool Allowance Stipend:
** Do you have your own tools - GREAT! An annual tool allowance stipend will be provided to Fleet Technician II in the amount of $1,500 annually, after completion of probation period (6 months).These incentives are tied to a two-year work commitment and are designed to support your transition and celebrate your decision to join our team.
** Don't miss this limited time opportunity!
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** 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…