Automotive Technician

Salary: $49,466.05 Annually
Location : 800 SE Monterey Rd Stuart, FL 34994
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 040
Department: Department of Administration
Opening Date: 01/28/2025
Closing Date: 10/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
General Statement of Job


*** Must have prior experience with automotive repair and maintenance. ASE Certifications are preferred***

The position of Automotive Technician is responsible for performing specialized, skilled journey-level mechanical and technical work in the maintenance and repair of Sheriffs' vehicles as well as other related vehicles and equipment. Incumbents exercise considerable independence in diagnosing drivability, repairing deficiencies, and verifying proper performance. This classification may inspect completed work and provide mechanical and technical assistance. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fleet Maintenance Manager and is subject to a quality control inspection.

Examples of Duties
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
Responsibilities require consistent attention and commitment to the agency's mission. All assigned duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an effective, efficient and safe manner. The jobholder must accept the responsibility to support and promote this organization's mission and comply with its directives. Personal conduct and behavior (on duty as well as off duty) must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public's trust or confidence in the agency or its members.

The position requires a high level of problem solving ability, self initiative, and the ability and willingness to work a majority of the time without direct supervision. Successful performers are those who are capable and willing to make decisions that are consistently in line with the agency's mission, goals and objectives.
The duties of the Automotive Technician include but are not limited to:

• Trouble-shooting and repairing vehicles, ATV's, trailers, trucks and specialty vehicles
• Schedules vehicles for routine maintenance
• Drives the tow truck on and off call
• Assists other units of the MCSO including but not limited to towing disabled departmental cars and seized vehicles.

The Automotive Technician must have vast electrical and powertrain knowledge. The technician is on call to assist with disasters such as hurricanes. The technician will be called upon to assist in installing radios and other equipment in vehicles as well as perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties:
May instruct or teach other individuals in the department as necessary.
Assists in the cleanup of shops when requested.
Assists the Fleet Maintenance Department as needed.

Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education and Training
High School Diploma and a minimum of ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates Degree preferred.
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

ASE Certification

Preferred Skills:

Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, engines, suspension and troubleshooting.
Physical Demands:

Tasks are performed inside and outside, typically requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying heavy loads.
Work Environment:

Work conditions are generally stable.

Supplemental Information
Removal:
Removal can be with or without fault of the jobholder or the agency. Economic conditions that cause reductions in work force, the member's inability to attend regularly to work, chronic illness, and a failure to perform competently on any of the critical tasks of the position or a consistent failure to perform competently on regular tasks are among the major reasons for job removal without fault.

Failure to support the agency's mission, uphold the oath of office, behave in a manner that supports the Sheriff's Office Code of Conduct, continually comply with preconditions for original employment, or to display due regard for the civil liberties of any persons will lead to removal with or without fault. In addition, accruing atypical amounts of dysfunctional work time or requiring atypical amounts of supervisory counseling or remedial training will lead to removal with or without fault.

(Pursuant to Section IX of the rules and regulations)
The Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Employee must complete 8 years to become vested. In addition to the FRS Pension Plan, we also have an FRS Investment Plan, in which an employee must complete 1 year to become vested. Employees are required to pay 3% into their FRS retirement regardless of which plan they choose.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Florida Blue - Self Insured Plan

MCSO Contributes 75% of the total premium, with the employee contributing 25%. Benefit eligible employees currently have the option to choose between two different medical plans offered through Florida Blue, for them and their dependents.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Delta Dental

MCSO Contributes 75% of the total premium, with the employee contributing 25%. Benefit eligible…