Fleet Service Technician

Sarasota County Government
Onsite

About The Position

Perform diagnostic tests to identify, and rebuild and repair malfunctions on all diesel, gasoline, and electric equipment. Make repairs to all major and minor sub-systems. Diagnose hydraulic malfunctions, and engines, repair pumps, cylinders, and control valves. Perform maintenance and repairs on everything from UTVs, auto, light/heavy trucks, trailers, pumps, construction, and other heavy equipment. Troubleshoot and repair pumps, actuators, transmissions, compressors, pneumatic and electric controls, air-conditioning units, and components. May weld and cut parts using welding equipment. Perform inspections and serviceability/reliability checks/repairs/rebuilds on all brake, steering, and drive line components. Utilizes laptop computers to complete, and verify parts/labor, and inputs comments to detail repairs made. Perform maintenance and repairs on County fleet vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma or its equivalent
  • 2+ years of mechanical experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment repair
  • A valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within 6 months from the time of hire
  • A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
  • Must supply own basic tool set and rolling toolbox upon hire.

Nice To Haves

  • Complete and maintain a minimum of 2 ASE/EVT certifications
  • Ability to obtain Hazmat certification
  • Certification/ experience in basic welding
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic tests to identify, and rebuild and repair malfunctions on all diesel, gasoline, and electric equipment
  • Make repairs to all major and minor sub-systems
  • Diagnose hydraulic malfunctions, and engines, repair pumps, cylinders, and control valves
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on everything from UTVs, auto, light/heavy trucks, trailers, pumps, construction, and other heavy equipment
  • Troubleshoot and repair pumps, actuators, transmissions, compressors, pneumatic and electric controls, air-conditioning units, and components
  • May weld and cut parts using welding equipment
  • Perform inspections and serviceability/reliability checks/repairs/rebuilds on all brake, steering, and drive line components
  • Utilizes laptop computers to complete, and verify parts/labor, and inputs comments to detail repairs made
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on County fleet vehicles and equipment

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits
  • Award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations
  • 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service
  • $1,200.00 (net) annual tool allowance after the probationary period
  • Paid for by the county for Commercial Driver's License
  • Paid for by the county for ASE/EVT certifications
  • Paid for by the county for Hazmat certification
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