Fleet Technician

Fleet Technician

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 7 months
• Start: June 15, 2026
• Pay Rate: $35.72 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Multiple shifts available 2 positions on 1st Shift, 1 position on 2nd Shift, 1 position on 3rd Shift
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Prescreen Questions

• Describe your experience operating forklifts, aerial equipment or other material handling equipment.
• Describe your experience supporting fleet mechanics and technicians in an automotive, warehouse, or maintenance shop environment.
• How do you prioritize tasks when you are asked to help with multiple jobs at once?

Job Summary

We are seeking a Fleet Support Technician to join our team and help keep our operations running smoothly. This role provides hands-on support to our fleet maintenance and operations team, performing a wide range of tasks that keep vehicles, equipment, and the shop in safe, ready-to-work condition. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to jump in wherever help is needed from operating a forklift to keeping work areas clean and organized.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move parts, materials, vehicles, and equipment safely throughout the shop and yard.
• Support fleet mechanics and technicians with general tasks, including staging parts, retrieving tools, and assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including sweeping, removing debris, and disposing of waste and recyclables properly.
• Receive, unload, stock, and organize parts, supplies, and materials.
• Perform basic vehicle and equipment checks such as fluid levels, tire pressure, and visual inspections.
• Assist with moving and positioning vehicles, trailers, and equipment within the facility.
• Maintain shop equipment and tools, reporting damaged or malfunctioning items to supervisors.
• Support inventory counts and help track parts and consumables.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support fleet, shop, and site operations.

Required Skills

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift (certification required upon hire).
• Ability to operate scissor lifts and boom lifts (certification required upon hire).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and to stand, walk, bend, and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks, including general cleanup and labor.
• Strong reliability, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work well as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• Current forklift operator certification.
• Prior experience in a fleet, automotive, warehouse, or maintenance shop environment.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a shop, warehouse, and outdoor yard environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and operating equipment.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

About the Client

Space exploration company developing reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-07013 Industry: Engineering

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