Fleet Maintenance Technician I - Senior (DOQ)

Manatee County Government•Bradenton, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing skilled manual and mechanical tasks necessary for the repair and preventive maintenance of the County's fleet vehicles and vehicular equipment. Employment screenings will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws. The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Work may involve strenuous physical activity under varying climatic conditions and in both indoor and outdoor environments. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment and continued employment with Manatee County Government is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random screenings. An applicant/employee who fails to pass a drug/alcohol screening shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of three (3) years.

Requirements

High school graduate/equivalent.
Senior: Minimum of six (6) years’ work and/or training experience (within the last 11 years) in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and vehicular equipment.
Must possess a complete set of department approved automotive mechanic tools.
Minimum of five (5) active certifications equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF. Additional or specific ASE certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.
Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with P (Passenger) endorsement or Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement, prior to receiving a Conditional Offer of Employment.
All levels must possess a complete, department-approved, set of automotive mechanic tools.

Responsibilities

Checks vehicles and opens work orders.
Inspects vehicles/equipment and opens computerized work orders.
Performs maintenance tasks including 32-point inspections, oil changes, fluid level checks, batteries and tires.
Repairs, or assists with repairs to vehicles and vehicular equipment, which may include gasoline, diesel, tasks related to engine repair and drivability; hydraulics, transmission, air conditioning, brake systems; etc.
May be required to use welding and cutting tools to fabricate, strengthen and/or repair weak or fatigued points and perform simple welding tasks.
Inspects and adjusts front end and rear axle alignment and suspension systems.
Uses state-of-the-art mechanical and diagnostic equipment.
Prepares and maintains reports, logs, records, etc., as required.
Serves in a lead capacity by instructing and overseeing the work of lower-level experience staff.
Communicates clearly, effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing, including understanding and following instructions and other materials (i.e., manuals, schematics, work orders, etc.).
Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.