III - Fleet Management

County of Volusia•Daytona Beach, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Volusia is seeking Automotive Technician's for the Automotive and Light Truck shop, to work with the Fleet Management Division located in Daytona Beach, Florida. This position requires basic maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, specialized vehicles and/or construction equipment. This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close with or without notice. Note: There will be a skills test required for this position.

Requirements

Possess hand tools and equipment up through 3/4" air and electric power tools necessary for the performance of job duties.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, and six (6) months mechanical maintenance work experience or training or experience in diesel and/or construction equipment repairs.
Possess a valid Florida Driver's License and within 90 days obtain minimum CDL Class B learners permit and within nine (9) months of employment, obtain and maintain a current a Class "B" CDL.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
Three (3) years of automotive maintenance, heavy truck maintenance or heavy equipment maintenance.
Possess and maintain one (1) current ASE certification.
Possess and maintain a current valid Florida Class "B" CDL with hazardous and tanker endorsement.
Four (4) years' automotive, heavy truck or heavy equipment mechanical experience.
Possess and maintain six (6) ASE certifications
Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the automotive mechanic’s trade.
Knowledge of the principles and operation of gasoline and diesel fueled internal combustion engines.
Knowledge of automotive electrical systems.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of public works equipment and related machinery.
Able to diagnose trouble prior to starting repairs in automotive and other construction and maintenance equipment.
Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Skilled in the use of tools, machines, and testing instruments of the mechanic’s trade.
Able to work under stressful conditions.
Able to respond to emergency situations.
Able to interact effectively with others.
Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Note: Possession of a valid Florida CDL Class A, determined by Division and position assignment, within six (6) months of hire and maintain thereafter.

Responsibilities

Assists Level II and III technicians in completing equipment maintenance and repair tasks on trucks, heavy road construction equipment, and other types of specialized vehicles.
Performs a variety of routine repair and adjustment tasks that typically do not involve diagnosing problems or that which require in-depth mechanical knowledge and skill.
Completes uncomplicated repair tasks such as safety checks, hydraulic repairs, changing belts and hoses, removal of radio equipment and vehicle cages, preparing vehicles, trucks and equipment for service and decommission vehicles and equipment for auctions.
Completes minor preventive maintenance services including changing oil, fluids, tires, batteries, wipers and bulbs on heavy trucks and equipment.
Requests repair parts utilizing service manuals and records labor times through the automated maintenance management system.
Performs mechanical work on trucks, trailers, and heavy road construction equipment and other types of specialized vehicles and equipment.
Diagnoses and completes repairs that require mechanical knowledge and skill including repairs on major systems and their components (i.e., engine, transmissions, power train, hydraulic and undercarriage).
Performs body-related work including replacing and adjusting body components (doors, window glass and regulators, bumpers, and limited fabrication).
Prepares sedans, trucks, and heavy road construction equipment for initial service and auction.
Completes preventive maintenance services on trucks, trailers, and heavy road construction equipment and other types of specialized vehicles and equipment.
Operates various types of wrecker and equipment hauling vehicles as required.
Utilizes the automated Maintenance Management System including ordering parts and coding labor times.
Performs maintenance tasks in automotive, trucks and heavy equipment areas requiring advanced mechanical knowledge and skill.
Diagnoses and completes major repairs in automotive, trucks and heavy equipment areas that require mechanical knowledge and skill including repairs on major systems and their components (i.e., engine, transmissions, power train, hydraulic and undercarriage).
Overhauls and rebuilds engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, and other components.
Performs emergency road repair/service to sedans, trucks, and heavy road construction equipment outside of the maintenance facilities.
Performs fabrication and welding as assigned.
May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must produce minimum billable hours equal to or greater than 80% of total hours worked.

Benefits

Incentive Pay Earn up to $8.00 per hour in additional incentive pay for qualifying ASE, EVT certifications , and Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements .
Tool Reimbursement Receive up to $400 annually for tool reimbursement.
Work Boots Allowance Receive $150 annually for work boots.

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