FLEET TECHNICIAN
South Florida Water Management District
Homestead, FL
FLEET TECHNICIAN
Homestead Field Station
4555BR
Job Description
Responsible for performing a wide range of services to diagnose and repair District fleet units, including cars, trucks, diesel engines, and small and heavy equipment. May give technical guidance and assistance to other service team members.
This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
All other Duties as assigned.
The Homestead Field Station work hours are Monday – Thursday. 6:30 am - 5:00 pm. Offices are closed on Fridays.
Employment Guidelines (May be filled as Fleet Technician or Fleet Mechanic)
Fleet Technician : High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing cars, trucks, diesel engines, and equipment.
Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicles equipped with airbrakes and manual transmission. If the selected candidate does not currently possess a CDL, the District will provide two months from the date of hire to obtain a CDL Learner’s Permit and six months to obtain a CDL License. District is willing to pay the cost of the CDL training program.
The hiring range for this position is $54,620.80 to $63,086.40 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).
Fleet Mechanic : High School Diploma or GED and 2 + years of experience in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing cars, trucks, diesel engines, and equipment. Or specialized training certifications or degrees in automotive and construction equipment technologies.
Valid Florida Driver’s License (Class E). Must obtain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without restriction to operate a vehicle equipped with airbrakes and manual transmission within two years from date of hire. District is willing to pay the cost of the CDL training program.
The hiring range for this position is $49,400.00 to $57,241.60 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).
Licenses and Certifications
Fleet Technician : Must maintain a total of four (4) valid ASE certifications between the three specialties listed below.
Fleet Mechanic : Will have two years from date of hire to obtain ASE certifications between the three specialties listed below.
Automotive : engine repair, automatic transmission/ transaxle, manual drive train and axle, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/ electronic system, heating and air conditioning, engine performance.
Medium/Heavy Truck : gasoline engine, diesel engine, drive train, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/ electronic system, heating and air conditioning, and preventative maintenance inspection.
Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (Required).
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in overhead cranes, forklift operations (recertification every year), and First Aid/CPR/AED (recertification every two years).
Ability to obtain pump station assistant status within 6 months from date of hire and/or placement in job, and/or ability to obtain pump station operator status within 12 months from date of hire and/or placement in job.
Physical Requirements/ Working Environment
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times be required to provide support before, during, and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or environmental conditions.
Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests, and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Part of the work may be performed in the field with regular exposure to unpredictable weather conditions, responding to mechanical breakdowns, and part inside garage bay with circulating air; some exposure to sun, heat, and rain when performing repairs outside the shop. Also works inside garage bay with circulating air.
Work activities typically involve the following: bending, climbing, drive/operate equipment, exposure to carbon monoxide and dust, materials and waste (oils, grease, coolants, acids, adhesives, solvents), eye-hand coordination, gross body coordination, hearing kneeling, lifting/reaching overhead, manual dexterity, move/transport equipment, noise exposure, pulling, pushing, recognize color differences, squatting, stability, balance, steady footing, standing, and upper body vibration.
Veteran’s Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due to the closing of the job posting.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at
HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov
Organization
OM5505523 HMSTD FS-FLEET & CANL, LEVE MA
- Perform preventative maintenance in fleet
- Forperforming routine fleet maintenance tasks
- Performing routine fleet maintenance tasks
- Perform preventative maintenance in fleet
- Perform preventative maintenance in fleet vehicles
- Perform job duties independently, with little to no supervision & must be equipped with personal tool box
- Maintain fleet work order system
- Ensure fleet policies and procedures
- Ensure cost effective means of maintaining fleet
- Oversee daily PM maintenance for the fleet
- Kill - interacting with fleet companies
- Negotiating fleet asset acquisition and leasing agreements
- Learn, understand and maintain computerized fleet maintenance system
- Using both internal and customer based fleet maintenance software
- Performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on company fleet vehicles
- Maintain fleet equipment and maintenance records to meet Gerdau
- Act as back-up support for fleet supervisor
- Maintain fleet PM schedules with outside suppliers
- Obtain the best designed equipment possible for the fleet and monitor the fleet performance parameters to determine potential problem areas
- Oversee and maintain an effective fleet maintenance program to ensure that fleet vehicles are maintained in an effective and safety conscious manner