Fleet Shop Assistant

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office•Pinellas County, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a dependable and motivated Fleet Shop Assistant to join our Fleet Services team. Working under the direction of a Fleet Supervisor, you’ll support the day-to-day operations that help keep the agency’s vehicles and equipment safe, operational, and ready to serve. From transporting vehicles and equipment and assisting Fleet Technicians to performing minor repairs, operating shop equipment, and preparing retired vehicles for auction, this is a hands-on role where no two days are exactly the same. The ideal candidate is a dependable, hands-on team player who enjoys working with vehicles, equipment, and tools. They take pride in their work, follow safe work practices, manage their time effectively, and are comfortable working independently or stepping in wherever support is needed. Experience working in the vehicle maintenance industry is preferred. Behind every vehicle that responds to a call or supports agency operations is a Fleet Services team working to keep it moving. If you enjoy hands-on work and want to put your skills to use in a role that supports public safety every day, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
Ability to safely and efficiently operate an agency owned roll back wrecker within six (6) months of employment
Ability to safely operate a forklift
Ability to operate basic tools and shop equipment
Ability to operate a grinder for the removal of vehicle decals
Ability to perform speedometer certifications
Ability to operate a computer
Time management skills and ability to work independently
Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the vehicle maintenance industry preferred

Responsibilities

Transports vehicles and equipment to various locations, such as other campuses, break-down sites, dealerships, or repair shops
Picks up repair parts from dealerships, other campuses, or vendors
Performs a weekly “site map,” identifying pending reissue and auction vehicles, and keeps database updated
Dismantles and removes equipment and decals from retired agency vehicles in order to prepare for auction
Monitors scrap metal from all fleet locations and transports to disposal facility
Inspects, maintains, and tracks any required vendor maintenance for in-house car wash equipment and on all fleet shop equipment
Performs minor miscellaneous mechanical repair tasks, such as removing and changing flat tires, replacing vehicle batteries, or performing battery jumps
Operates agency owned roll back wrecker, forklift, and other essential shop equipment
Supports Fleet Technicians as directed
Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area, sweeping and mopping floors and performing any other cleaning duties required
Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
This position is essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work
Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed