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Fleet Technician

South Florida Water Management District

West Palm Beach, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55,723.20–$78,852.80 Per Year
SKILLS
ASE, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, CDL Driver's License, CPR Certification, Class A License, Crane, Defibrillator, Diesel Engine, Electricity, Emergency Management, Emergency Response, Excavator, First Aid, Forklift, HVAC, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance Services, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
West Palm Beach, FL
POSTED
4 days ago
Performs a wide range of services to diagnose and repair District Heavy Duty Fleet units including but not limited to Excavators, Low boys, Tractors, and diesel engines for the various Clewiston Field Station equipment.  

Other duties as assigned.

This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
 
Work hours are Monday - Thursday from 6:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Employment Guidelines 
Fleet Technician:  High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in servicing, diagnosing and repairing cars, trucks, diesel engines, and equipment. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

The hiring range for this position is $55,723.20 to $78,852.80 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

Valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicle equipped with a manual transmission and air brakes and tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire and/or placement in job.  If candidate does not have a CDL License, you will be required to obtain a Class A CDL Learner’s Permit within 60 days of start date.  District will provide in-house cross training as well as pay for CDL School Training. 

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. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

The hiring range for Fleet Mechanic position is $49,400.00 to $57,241.60 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

Certifications
Fleet Technician:  Must maintain a total of four (4) valid 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, preventative maintenance inspection.
Auto Maintenance and Light Repair

Fleet Mechanic:  Will have 2 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, preventative maintenance inspection.
Auto Maintenance and Light Repair


Ability to obtain and maintain certification in overhead crane, forklift operations (reevaluation every year), First Aid/CPR/AED (recertification every two years).

This position is required to participate in the Pumping Operations Program as either a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) or a Pump Station Operator (PSO). (Required)

Physical Requirements
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.

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.

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.

Other physical aspects for this position include:     Drive/operate equipment (test drives), Exposure to carbon monoxide and dust, materials and waste (oils/grease/coolants/solvents), Lifting over 50 LBS with assistance, including Lifting, reaching overhead and Noise exposure and Upper body vibration.

Veterans’ 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 by the close of the job posting.

Americans with Disabilities Act

The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations 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

About the Company

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South Florida Water Management District

Our mission: To safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders. 

The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 9 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving flood control, water supply, water quality and natural systems.

A key initiative is restoration of the Everglades – the largest environmental restoration project in the nation's history. The District is also working to improve the Kissimmee River and its floodplain, Lake Okeechobee and South Florida's coastal estuaries.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://www.sfwmd.gov/