Fleet Maintenance Technician - Tampa, FL

Are you seeking a rewarding role with a respected company? Join Opifex-Synergy where we offer career advancement and professional development in a collaborative, supportive environment. We value teamwork and foster a positive work culture. Opifex-Synergy represents a unique business model in the compact and heavy equipment industry. We offer a diverse range of equipment from leading manufacturers, serving the needs of everyone from large commercial construction firms to local subcontractors and general contractors.

The Fleet Maintenance Technician handles in-shop maintenance, repairs, and inspections of trucks used to transport equipment to jobsites. They diagnose issues, perform necessary repairs, and ensure fleet vehicles are safe, reliable, and compliant.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all types of fleet vehicles
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, safety checks, and inspections
• Complete repairs, adjustments, and required documentation
• Report unsafe tools, vehicles, or conditions to the Manager
• Maintain tools in compliance with OSHA and DOT standards
• Use computer systems for work orders, parts lookup, and communication
• Ensure fleet vehicles are reliable and jobsite-ready
• Handle in-shop and occasional on-site repairs and testing
• Deliver accurate service reports and follow all company protocols
• Operate vehicles safely and utilize field systems as needed
• Collaborate with the team and share technical knowledge
• Understand jobsite and driver needs, offering guidance when necessary
• Participate in training and support fellow technicians as needed

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and on-highway trucks/trailers
• Skilled in troubleshooting, testing, and repairing fleet vehicles
• Own tools required
• ASE T-Series (Medium/Heavy Truck) certifications preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Flexible with shifts and scheduling
• Experience with Western Star, Freightliner, or Ford preferred
• Welding experience a plus

Military service will be considered in lieu of education/certification experience as applicable.

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• Work is primarily conducted in construction sites, equipment yards, and transportation routes
• Regular exposure to heavy machinery and diesel-powered equipment
• Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind
• Physically demanding environment with uneven terrain, dust, mud, and loud noise levels
• Duties may involve shop-based tasks and fieldwork, including remote job site travel
• Strict adherence to safety protocols is required at all times
• PPE such as steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection must be worn
• Must be comfortable operating around large equipment, confined spaces, or elevated positions
• Lifting heavy components and materials is often required
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential as job site conditions change rapidly

• Required to travel to various locations for training classes/seminars
• Drive to various vendors to acquire parts for assigned repairs

• Requires a high level of physical stamina and mobility in jobsite and yard environments
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of tools, chains, tarps, and equipment weighing 50+ pounds
• Regular bending, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Prolonged standing, walking, and working on uneven terrain such as gravel, dirt, or pavement
• Climbing in and out of trucks, onto trailers, and occasionally onto equipment is required
• Must maintain balance while working on steps, ladders, or elevated platforms
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity…