Senior Fleet Technician

Charlotte, County of•33948, FL

22h

About The Position

The Senior Fleet Technician performs advanced diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and complex bumper-to-bumper repairs on a diverse fleet of gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, including cars, trucks, UTVs, trailers, generators, and pumps. The role troubleshoots and repairs engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, steering, cooling, fuel, emissions, HVAC, and electrical and electronic systems. Work includes using diagnostic equipment on 12- to 48-volt electrical systems, conducting inspections and post-repair testing, and completing welding, fabrication, and minor modifications as needed. As a senior team member, the technician provides technical expertise, resolves challenging mechanical problems, and helps ensure repairs are completed safely and efficiently. The position also involves maintaining service records, coordinating parts and supplies, providing professional customer service, and helping address equipment concerns. The technician participates in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule. County employees may also be assigned emergency response or recovery duties before, during, or after an emergency, potentially outside their normal duties, location, and schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience performing routine to moderately complex mechanical repairs on vehicles and equipment.
Must maintain a valid Commercial Class A Driver’s License (CDL).
Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures, and modern office practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used to repair, maintain, and recondition a wide variety of maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines, chassis parts, and equipment operation and repair.
Knowledge of electronic diagnostic and troubleshooting methods and related tools.
Knowledge of hydraulics, lighting, diesel exhaust fluid, compressed air, vacuum, and electrical controls, systems, and components.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Skill in using and operating tools and machinery used in automotive repair.
Skill in oral and written communication, and in prioritizing and organizing work.
Skill in using office equipment such as computers, multi-line telephone systems, scanners, fax machines, and copiers.
Ability to evaluate vehicle and equipment mechanical condition and performance before and after repairs.
Ability to detect and locate improper operating practices and mechanical malfunctions and recommend effective solutions.
Ability to interpret and work from electrical schematic sketches and repair diagrams.
Ability to make recommendations and use resourcefulness and tact to solve new problems.
Ability to maintain accurate records of mechanical maintenance activities and reports.
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to provide internal and external guidance and customer assistance through various forms of communication.
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, coworkers, and the general public.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or equivalent manufacturer’s certification.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and complex repairs on vehicles and equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, and related systems across a diverse fleet.
Use modern diagnostic equipment to work with 12- to 48-volt electrical systems.
Conduct inspections and post-repair testing.
Perform welding, fabrication, and minor modifications as needed.
Provide technical expertise and help resolve challenging mechanical problems.
Help ensure repairs are completed safely and efficiently.
Maintain accurate service records and reports.
Coordinate parts and supplies.
Provide professional customer service and assist with resolving equipment concerns.
Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.
Work before, during, or after emergencies as needed, including temporary assignments outside normal duties, location, or schedule.