Fleet Services Master Technician

Fleet Services Technician

To diagnose, repair and maintain the City's Fleet of specialized light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Performs all preventative maintenance inspections and services.
• Repairs ignition, carbureted and fuel injected systems
• Repairs and overhauls driveline components.
• Repairs generators, starters, lighting and electrical systems, wheel bearings, hydraulic and brakes systems.
• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in automobiles, Medium/Heavy trucks, specialized solid waste vehicles, aerial devices, hydraulic systems, pumps, and other specialized support equipment.
• Installs specialized equipment.
• Makes emergency in-field repairs out of the shop.
• Diagnoses defects through testing and operation, in various light and heavy vehicular equipment, various types of special equipment, heavy diesel engines, gasoline engines, chassis, vehicular bodies, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Determines methods, and parts needed to effectuate repairs.
• Performs and completes repairs.
• Assigns, orally or through written work orders, repair assignments to subordinates, as necessary.
• May supervise and inspect repairs performed by co-workers.
• May standby for and answer emergency calls to repair equipment on an "on call, 24 hour per day" basis.
• Performs strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including high heat conditions.
• Keeps a clean and safe workplace
• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED,
• Or vocational/technical school with courses in diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, heavy equipment repair, mechanics, and shop practices,
• Five years' experience as an automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic,
• Or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities,
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Class "B" or higher State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment is required,
• Possess and maintain an A.S.E. Master Certification as a Master Automobile Technician and/or as a Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician,
• Basic Computer skills required to efficiently utilize computerized fleet maintenance software, including entering work orders and parts/labor data.

Job Based Competencies

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of diversified automotive, SUVs, vans and/or light to heavy-duty trucks, including solid waste trucks, earth moving equipment and various types of specialized equipment and vehicles.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment, maintenance and repair of diversified automotive and/or medium/heavy equipment, including solid waste trucks, and various types of special equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy diesel engines, gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, heavy-duty transmissions, and engine/transmission cooling systems.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety procedures/precaution to be taken to avoid injuries and mishaps.
• Ability to perform diagnostics, and remedy causes of malfunctions in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Skilled in the use of all types of garage tools and equipment of the trade.
• Knowledge of metals, machinery, welding and brazing.
• Ability to work overtime and/or be on call.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, superiors, other City employees, and the public.
• Customer-oriented service approach is required.
• Knowledge of the operation and repair of internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines and hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to diagnose defects of automotive equipment and to remedy defects.
• Ability to plan and…