Fleet Technician 1

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

This is semi-skilled work performing minor to moderately complex repairs and maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct supervision and work is reviewed through inspection of work upon completion. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its technical nature and emphasis on minor to moderately complex repairs and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by automotive technology or diesel mechanic technical courses by an accredited vocational-technical institution, and three (3) years of experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment.
Must supply and maintain own tools as specified.
Valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) instructional permit required at time of appointment.
Valid State of Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements required within six (6) months from date of appointment.
Under section 609 of the Clean Air Act, technicians must be certified in an approved refrigerant recovery and recycling certification program by Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) or the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Knowledge of the techniques and methods used in the repair and maintenance of light duty vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the servicing of vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of the basic theory, operation, and maintenance of internal combustion engines, transmissions, carburetors, fuel injection and other automotive systems.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of vehicle maintenance and repair.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other technology software/tools used in fleet management.
Skill in using diagnostic equipment.
Ability to install and operate diagnostic equipment and tools.
Ability to analyze data received from diagnostic equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to complete accurate work orders and parts requests.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Desire work experience with municipal and utilities fleet vehicles and equipment, including public safety (police and fire).
Certificates by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in automotive/light truck or medium/heavy truck repair and maintenance highly desired.

Responsibilities

Maintains gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical, and other automotive systems in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and requirements and departmental procedures.
Provides roadside assistance and emergency repairs outside of garage.
Provides preventive maintenance and fueling services in the field.
Performs road tests and operational checks of vehicles and equipment before and after repairs, modifications, and service.
Ensures proper preventive maintenance service is performed in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and requirements.
Ensures tools, equipment and garage area are clean and orderly maintained.
Enters maintenance data into the Fleet Management Information System.
Creates and completes work orders.
Enters notes and comments.
Requests parts as required.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
May operate a fuel/lube/service or tow truck.
May deliver motor vehicles to dealerships/vendors for specialized maintenance and warranty repairs.
May shape, design, and weld equipment and materials on occasion.
Attends training seminars as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.