Fleet Technician

Charlotte, County of•33948, FL

About The Position

The Fleet Technician performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses issues, and repairs a wide range of vehicles and equipment, including trucks, small engines, and hydraulic and electrical systems. The role supports fleet performance and equipment readiness while emphasizing quality, safety, reliable service, and customer service. Duties include maintaining service records and supplies, preparing vehicles for auction, coordinating detailing, and safely operating tools, equipment, and County vehicles. The position provides on-call support. All County employees may be required to work before, during, or after emergencies, including temporary assignments outside their normal duties, location, or work schedule as County needs require.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience performing preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs on vehicles and equipment.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures, and modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related software.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used to repair, maintain, and recondition a wide variety of maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines and chassis parts, including their operation and repair.
Knowledge of hydraulic, compressed-air, vacuum, and electrical controls, systems, and components.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and trade safety precautions.
Skill in proper use and operation of tools and machinery used in automotive repair.
Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to prioritize and organize work.
Ability to use office equipment, including a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and reports, meet deadlines, and use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting.
Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Physical ability to stoop, crouch, walk, pull, lift, grasp, hear, see near and far, kneel, reach, push, talk, stand, climb, use finger movements, perform repetitive motions, and perceive depth; frequent lifting of 10–25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work with moderate exposure to disagreeable conditions and physical-health or safety risks, such as outdoor weather, noise, heat, odors, dust, hazardous materials, heavy equipment, assault and battery, or communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, including oil changes, fluid checks, tire service, and tune-ups.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
Replace and overhaul parts, including engines, brakes, and transmissions.
Maintain accurate service records and manage parts and supplies.
Inspect fuel systems and support equipment readiness.
Prepare vehicles for auction and coordinate detailing.
Safely operate tools, equipment, and County vehicles.
Provide on-call support and excellent customer service.
Evaluate vehicle and equipment condition and performance before and after repairs.
Detect equipment malfunctions and improper operating practices and recommend solutions.
Interpret electrical schematic sketches and repair diagrams.
Maintain records and reports of mechanical maintenance activities.
Provide guidance and customer assistance through various forms of communication.
Work as a lead worker with a team of subordinates and/or peers when appropriate.
Work before, during, or after emergencies as needed, potentially performing duties outside the normal scope, location, or schedule.