FLEET TECH III

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under general direction, the Fleet Tech III maximizes the operation of automotive vehicles, school buses, and automotive equipment through efficient repair and maintenance practices that extend each item's service life. The role performs intermediate to advanced mechanical repairs and rebuilds on diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment, and inspects completed work for adherence to technical specifications and safe vehicle-operation principles. The technician may occasionally mentor or train less experienced technicians and performs related work as directed. The position responds to road emergencies, diagnoses and repairs a broad range of vehicle systems and equipment, performs preventive maintenance, road-tests vehicles, and completes final inspections before releasing repaired vehicles. It uses computerized diagnostic devices, PCs, handheld electronics, standard mechanic tools, and specialized testing equipment. The technician maintains accurate work-order records, meets specified repair quality and productivity standards, and keeps skills current with district technologies through training supported by the district.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of progressively skilled intermediate-to-advanced automotive repair experience, the majority involving service and repair of diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid CDL Class B license with passenger and student endorsements, or ability to obtain it within six months of hiring and maintain it throughout employment.
Obtain a valid School Bus Inspector certificate within 12 months of hiring and maintain it throughout employment.
Ability to exert very heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects up to 100 pounds and occasionally heavier items.
Ability to work amid potential exposure to dirt, odors, dust, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and toxic or poisonous agents.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external customers promptly, accurately, courteously, and empathetically, representing OCPS positively.
Respond to road emergencies and perform on-site diagnosis and troubleshooting to identify failures.
Use computerized and electronic devices to diagnose service, replacement, and repair needs, including electronically controlled engines, electrical systems, transmissions, and brakes.
Repair and service automotive components such as mufflers, hoses, starters, brakes, tires, radiators, cylinders, rotors, horns, and wheelchair lifts.
Overhaul and service assemblies and accessories, including rear axles, hydraulic systems, anti-lock braking systems, differentials, suspension and steering systems, universal joints, engine heads, and drive shafts.
Diagnose, repair, or replace electrical and electronic lighting and control systems, cooling systems, transmissions, and starting and charging systems.
Repair light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks; perform advanced repairs on school buses and support vehicles; and repair construction-type and agricultural equipment.
Mentor and train new or less experienced technicians as needed, and serve as a fill-in shift leader as needed.
Road-test vehicles to confirm repair effectiveness and perform final inspections before releasing vehicles.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including oil, tire, and transmission-fluid changes, tune-ups, and filter and belt replacements.
Inspect, adjust, and replace valves, pistons, belts, tires, bushings, calipers, drums, bearings, fuel-system components, alternators, clutches, carburetors, and ignition and exhaust systems.
Use standard automotive mechanics' tools and specialized diagnostic and testing equipment.
Maintain work-order records of diagnoses, repairs and services performed, and parts and supplies used; maintain a returned or incomplete repair rate of no more than 5%.
Attain and maintain a productivity rate of at least 70% and keep repair times to no more than 15% above individual repair times in industry-standard labor-time guides.
Keep current with job-related technology and attend district-supported training to maintain the skill level required for the position.
Replace vehicle components including water pumps, radiators, high-pressure pumps, air compressors, engine sensors, light bulbs, turbochargers, power steering pumps, transmissions, exhaust systems, brakes and brake drums, starters, tires, ABS components, steering and suspension components, and driveline components.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.