FLEET TECHNICIAN at South Florida Water Management District

FLEET TECHNICIAN
Homestead Field Station
4138BR

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 vehicle equipped with airbrakes and manual transmission.  If selected candidate does not currently possess CDL, a CDL Learner's Permit is required at time of hire and the District will provide 3 months from date of hire to obtain CDL.  District is willing to pay cost of 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 vehicle equipped with airbrakes and manual transmission within two years from date of hire.  District is willing to pay cost of 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 two specialties listed below. 

Fleet Mechanic:  Will have 2 years from 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 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.

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.

Organization

OM5505523 HMSTD FS-FLEET & CANL, LEVE MAINT