Fleet Intern

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Intern position presents an excellent opportunity for individuals aspiring to launch a career in the automotive repair industry as a Fleet Technician. This role is hands-on and involves service and repair work on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including riding mowers, cars, pickups, medium and heavy trucks, fire apparatus, and construction equipment. This is a part-time position, requiring 20 to 25 hours of work per week. May fill multiple positions.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning as a student working toward the completion of an associate, or bachelor degree in a related field.
Documentation indicating current enrollment, college level, and certifications, if applicable, will be required from the student upon hiring.
The student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
Students must be able to work 15 to 20 hours per week.
No certifications or licenses required for this position.
Relevant work or classroom experience in area related to Department.
Basic knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and practices.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem solving.
Innovative and forward thinking.
Ability to understand and follow moderately-complex oral and written instructions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate complex information and issues clearly and concisely.
Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact collaboratively and productively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds including elected and appointed government officials, Charter Officers, City employees, representatives of other agencies, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Strong research and writing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Shadow and train with experienced and accomplished professionals in assigned area.
Learn and master internal operations, which could include accounting, event planning, finance, human resources, payroll, marketing, customer service, and other daily operations.
Assist department and staff with day-to-day operations and tasks.
Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.
Assist with assignments and special projects specific to department.
Assist in writing reports, conducting research, analyzing data, and making recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including the Mayor, City Commissioners, and members of the public.
May attend business meetings and networking events.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
Balance multiple projects at once, while working both independently and as part of a larger team.
Manage multiple projects through to completion, including goal setting, target monitoring, and budget or fiscal requirements or preparation.
Write reports, conduct research, analyze data, and make recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
May attend business meetings and networking events.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
Assist with normal office duties such answering phone inquiries, directing calls, and providing basic company information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers.
Provide clerical support by taking memos, maintaining files, and organizing documents; photocopy, fax, scan as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.