Fleet Technician

St. Johns County•Saint Augustine, FL

3d•$42,869 - $65,083•Onsite

About The Position

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! The St. Johns County Fleet Maintenance Division performs all levels of maintenance on County-owned vehicles and certain equipment. The County Fleet, consisting of approximately 975 units of vehicles and equipment, ranges from light vehicles to heavy equipment. Services include, but are not limited to, routine service, preventive maintenance and major repairs to vehicles and equipment. The newly selected Fleet Technician will work independently and as a member of a Fleet Maintenance team to complete the work necessary to maintain St. Johns County’s fleet of vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and equipment.
Must provide personal hand tools.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
Must be able to operate a computer.
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must have verifiable experience and training in automobile and light truck repair in brakes and electrical systems, and any two of the following: engine repair, automatic transmission, suspension and steering, heating and air conditioning, or engine performance as appropriate.
Must have verifiable experience and training in brakes and preventative maintenance inspection and any two of the following: diesel engine, drive train, suspension and steering, electrical/electronic systems, or HVAC systems as appropriate.
Minimum of nine (9) years' experience performing in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must have verifiable experience and training in automobile, light truck, and medium-heavy truck repair in the following: engine repair, automatic transmission, suspension and steering, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.
Must have verifiable experience and training in preventative maintenance inspection in the following: brakes, diesel engine, drive train, suspension and steering, electrical/electronic systems, and HVAC systems.

Nice To Haves

ASE master certification in auto/light truck or medium/heavy truck, desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists in troubleshooting and repairing brakes and air brake systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and coolant systems.
Assists in the repair of engines and drive trains, suspensions, tires, exhaust systems, fuel systems and computerized components.
Assists with minor body work.
Assists in rebuilding transmissions, pumps and differentials.
Assists with front end alignments.
Assists in the installation of safety lighting and light bars on vehicles.
Test drives vehicles.
Performs tune ups.
Completes work orders.
Cleans and lubricates tools and equipment.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.
Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
Performs other duties as assigned.