FLEET TECHNICIAN - South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
The following position is being reposted. Those applicants who previously applied remain under consideration and need not reapply.
This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
Work hours are Monday - Thursday from 6:00 am - 4:30 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. Or specialized training certifications or degrees in automotive and construction equipment technologies. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. The hiring range for this position is $54,620.80 to $63,086.40 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).
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 the date of hire. The district is willing to pay the cost of the CDL training program.
Certifications
(4) valid ASE certifications between the following two (2) specialties: Automotive: Engine Repair, Automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axle, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic system, heating & air conditioning, engine performance. Medium/Heavy Truck: Gasoline engine, diesel engine, drive train, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/electronic system, heating & air conditioning, preventative maintenance inspection. Ability to obtain and maintain certification in overhead crane, forklift operations (reevaluation every year), First Aid/CPR/AED (recertification every two years).
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. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
The hiring range for this position is $49,400.00 to $57,241.60 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).
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 (2) years from the date of hire. The district is willing to pay the cost of the CDL training program.
Certifications
Will have 2 years from the date of hire to obtain ASE certifications between the two 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. Ability to obtain and maintain certification in overhead crane, forklift operations (reevaluation every year), First Aid/CPR/AED (recertification every two years).
Ability to obtain pump station assistant status within 6 months from the date of hire.
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 the assigned emergency response role.
Part of the work may be performed in the field with regular exposure to unpredictable weather conditions, responding to mechanical breakdowns, and part inside the garage bay with circulating air; some exposure to sun, heat, and rain when performing repairs outside the shop. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or environmental conditions.
Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests, and operates equipment to complete assignments. The work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
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.
| Performs 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 requires participation in the Pumping Operations Program as a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) at any time during your employment. As a non-pump station employee, you will receive training so that you can provide assistance to the pump station crews during any pumping operations needed whether during normal work shifts, extended day or evening shifts, weekends, and holidays, etc. The PSA position requires intense training and mastery of the controls and operations of each pump station. Other duties as assigned. |
Work hours are Monday - Thursday from 6:00 am - 4:30 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. Or specialized training certifications or degrees in automotive and construction equipment technologies. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. The hiring range for this position is $54,620.80 to $63,086.40 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).
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 the date of hire. The district is willing to pay the cost of the CDL training program.
Certifications
(4) valid ASE certifications between the following two (2) specialties: Automotive: Engine Repair, Automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axle, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic system, heating & air conditioning, engine performance. Medium/Heavy Truck: Gasoline engine, diesel engine, drive train, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/electronic system, heating & air conditioning, preventative maintenance inspection. Ability to obtain and maintain certification in overhead crane, forklift operations (reevaluation every year), First Aid/CPR/AED (recertification every two years).
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. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
The hiring range for this position is $49,400.00 to $57,241.60 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).
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 (2) years from the date of hire. The district is willing to pay the cost of the CDL training program.
Certifications
Will have 2 years from the date of hire to obtain ASE certifications between the two 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. Ability to obtain and maintain certification in overhead crane, forklift operations (reevaluation every year), First Aid/CPR/AED (recertification every two years).
Ability to obtain pump station assistant status within 6 months from the date of hire.
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 the assigned emergency response role.
Part of the work may be performed in the field with regular exposure to unpredictable weather conditions, responding to mechanical breakdowns, and part inside the garage bay with circulating air; some exposure to sun, heat, and rain when performing repairs outside the shop. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or environmental conditions.
Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests, and operates equipment to complete assignments. The work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
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.
Source : South Florida Water Management District