Marine Service Technician

Volusia Sheriff's Office•Deland, FL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Facilitate and maintain vehicle readiness through coordinating and analyzing various engine repairs, trailer maintenance and maintenance of marine units. Diagnose and determine proper courses of action, transport vehicles and ensure they remain in working order.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
Two (2) years of experience in vehicle and equipment repair, service and/or maintenance.
A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
May be required to successfully complete and pass required skills testing.
Ability to use shop tools.
Ability to use various test equipment to troubleshoot vehicle and equipment problems.
Ability to repair procedures to subordinates.
Ability to utilize advisory data and information such as safety regulations, work orders, equipment maintenance, repair manuals, diagrams and schematics.
Ability to use Fleet Maintenance software and produce meaningful reports.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to adapt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned workloads and priorities.
Ability to perform advanced level diagnostic procedures.
Ability to troubleshoot, maintain and repair various types of vehicles and equipment.
Ability to operate motorized equipment.
Ability to plan, organize and oversee the work of others.
Ability to document activities and maintain related records and logs.
Ability and willingness to work in a subtropical climate under adverse weather conditions and high noise levels.
Ability to interact effectively with others.
VSO General Orders and procedures.
Knowledge of the materials, tools and methods used in the repair, maintenance and servicing of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of the functions, services, procedures and regulations of the assigned department.
Stand for long periods of time.
Ability to bend, crouch, reach, see, hear, smell, pull, push, stand, kneel, handle, stoop, balance, talk, feel; finger dexterity
Hearing and visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
Occasionally lift up to fifty pounds (50lbs).

Nice To Haves

Must be able to weld and operate a welder, including welding on various metals (e.g. steel, aluminum, stainless steel)

Responsibilities

Performs semi-skilled to skilled major mechanical repairs and adjustments on most equipment, including work on engines, drive lines, brakes, electrical, cooling systems, suspension, and equipment components.
Maintains and repairs outboard engines for VSO vessels.
Maintains and repairs miscellaneous marine equipment and related engines.
Prepares, inventories and records marine parts and components to prevent corrosion, failure and misuse.
Conducts periodic routine inspections to ensure safety and proper working conditions of marine equipment.
Must be able to weld and operate a welder, including welding on various metals (e.g. steel, aluminum, stainless steel)
Maintains detailed records concerning all work conducted, inspections performed, conditions found and safety compliance.
Maintains departmental records and updates related to inventory, service manuals, accounts receivable/payable, vendors/parts lists and any other department-related documentation.
Maintains and files reports, records and/or statements relating to unit functions, as required by established Marine Unit standards.
Conducts routine maintenance and vessel checks prior to use for patrol.
Maintains repair facility to a high degree of cleanliness and organization.
Ensures proper use, maintenance, care and accounting of materials, tools and equipment.
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and local ordinances.
Performs other duties as assigned.