Garage Lead Diesel Technician

Requisition ID: 96544

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Our Fleet Services Department is looking for a Garage Lead Diesel Technician to join their team at our facility in Florida City, FL. The Garage Lead provides safe and reliable vehicles and equipment to all customer segments while maintaining a technical focus for solutions to complex problems including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, fluid powering or hybrid applications.

To be considered for this role, the selected candidate must possess an active ASE Master Certification in Medium Duty/Heavy Duty Truck; FS Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Certification; Cummins Engine Certification OR Freightliner Truck Certification and Valid Class A CDL with Tanker "N" Endorsement.

Job Overview

Under limited supervision, provides safe and reliable vehicles and equipment to all customer segments while maintaining a technical focus for solutions to complex problems, including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, fluid powering or hybrid applications. At times will assist in monitoring / assessing performance of other technicians and groups to make improvements or take corrective actions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicates and demonstrate safe working practices ensuring daily, weekly and monthly shop safety and environmental inspections are performed
• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs
• Guides, trains and provides technical assistance to other technicians
• Maintains garage parts inventory
• Manages shop workflow scheduling for vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Outsources works and deals directly with vendors for parts, service and semi-annual maintenance
• Identifies and evaluates strengths and weaknesses of alternative repair solutions
• Produces maintenance reports using the fleet program and company software applications
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED
• Experience: 6+ years
• Current Medium Duty/Heavy Duty Truck ASE Master Certification
• FS Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Certification
• Cummins Engine Certification OR Freightliner Truck Certification
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker "N" Endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or certification from an accredited university within a related field (e.g. Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology)
• Mobile Crane Certification

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Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Technicians

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

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