Airport- Fleet Service Technician

Under the general direction of the Airfield Supervisor, these positions perform skilled mechanical work involving the inspection, general repair, maintenance, and servicing of automotive vehicles, equipment, and related systems. The position requires the application of sound judgment, technical knowledge, and individual initiative in performing routine work and special assignments. Work is performed with appropriate independence based on the nature and complexity of the assignment and is reviewed through reports, maintenance and service records, completed work, and the operational performance of vehicles and equipment.

This classification is the Intermediate level in the Airport Career Progression series. The incumbent performs a range of minor service functions involving mechanical and basic electrical components. Incumbents will progressively learn to use more specialized diagnostic equipment and begin to independently work on their assignments.

• Drives vehicles and equipment on Airport ramps, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, and safety areas.
• Coordinates radio directions from the Air Traffic Control Tower via the Airport ground control radio frequency.
• Conducts FAR Part 139 airfield inspections(to include safety inspections of runways, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, and lighting systems); assesses airfield conditions for safe aircraft operations, records discrepancies, issues airport NOTAMs, and generates work orders as required.
• Conducts inspections of airport facilities, ensuring satisfactory levels of service, repair, and maintenance, generating work orders as required.

All positions must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License. Applicants who possess an out-of-state driver's license must obtain a Florida license within 10 (ten) days of employment.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible fleet/auto maintenance experience.
• Must be able to perform all the duties as an Equipment Mechanic

• ASE Automotive Track:
  Complete four (4) ASE A-Series certifications (A1-A8). Or
• ARFF Track:
• ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Track:
• Complete four (4) ASE Medium/ Heavy T-Series certifications (recommended: T2, T4, T6, and EVTCC A1 and F1.

Following completion of the required certifications, the employee must successfully perform the additional duties associated with this classification for a minimum of one (1) year. Upon successful completion of the developmental evaluation period, the Department Director may recommend advancement to the next classification.

After completing the required certifications, the employee will remain in the Auto Mechanic classification for a minimum of (1) year while performing the duties identified in the job description. At the conclusion of the developmental period, the supervisor will evaluate the employee's proficiency, productivity, quality of work, and ability to independently perform the additional responsibilities before recommending advancement.

Certification Path:

• ASE Automotive (A-Series)
• ASE Medium/Heavy Truck (T-Series)
• Employees pursuing the T-Series will also begin the EVTCC ARFF Technician certification pathway for future specialization.

Position assignments include outdoor and indoor fields, yards, office settings, and shop locations. Work location shops and field conditions are subject to varying weather conditions, heat variance from an open-air work shop and field service locations, and uneven terrain due to equipment location. Incumbents may be exposed to dust and chemicals from equipment being maintained, including paint liner stripper, vegetation spray rigs, exhaust fumes from running equipment, gases, and fluids.

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