Fleet Intern

City of Gainesville • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Fleet Intern is a temporary, part-time developmental position in the City of Gainesville’s Fleet Operations department. It offers hands-on experience for individuals aspiring to begin a career in automotive repair as a Fleet Technician, with service and repair work involving vehicles and equipment such as riding mowers, cars, pickups, medium and heavy trucks, fire apparatus, and construction equipment. The posting states that the position requires 20 to 25 hours per week and may be filled by multiple hires.

The role provides entry-level assignments and projects in support of the department. The intern shadows and trains with experienced professionals, assists with daily operations and special projects, and may prepare research materials, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets. The position works under general supervision and reports to a direct supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• For intern eligibility, current enrollment in an institution of higher learning while working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Provide documentation of current enrollment, college level, and applicable certifications upon hiring; documentation is required for each educational level after hire.
• Relevant work or classroom experience in an area related to the department.
• Basic knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Analytical ability and aptitude in problem solving.
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex information and issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate productively and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work 15 to 20 hours per week, as stated in the qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and train with experienced professionals in the assigned area.
• Assist the department and staff with day-to-day operations and tasks.
• Assist in preparing information and research materials, and create and maintain PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist with department-specific assignments and special projects.
• Write reports, conduct research, analyze data, and make recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Communicate with audiences including the Mayor, City Commissioners, and members of the public.
• Attend business meetings and networking events as applicable.
• Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.
• Perform office support duties as needed, including answering phone inquiries, directing calls, providing basic information, handling mail and deliveries, taking memos, maintaining files, organizing documents, and photocopying, faxing, or scanning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting describes a competitive benefits package for eligible regular employees, including health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid holidays a year, a pension plan, and a deferred compensation plan.
• On-site fitness centers.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site medical staff.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree