Fleet Technician I

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville—you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

About the role

This is semi-skilled work performing minor to moderately complex repairs and maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct supervision; work is reviewed through inspection upon completion. The role is distinguished by its technical nature and emphasis on minor to moderately complex repairs and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical, and other automotive systems in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and departmental procedures.
• Provides roadside assistance and emergency repairs outside of garage.
• Provides preventive maintenance and fueling services in the field.
• Performs road tests and operational checks of vehicles and equipment before and after repairs, modifications, and service.
• Ensures proper preventive maintenance service is performed in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Ensures tools, equipment, and garage area are clean and orderly maintained.
• Enters maintenance data into the Fleet Management Information System; creates and completes work orders, enters notes and comments, and requests parts as required.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Non-essential Job Functions

• May operate a fuel/lube/service or tow truck.
• May deliver motor vehicles to dealerships/vendors for specialized maintenance and warranty repairs.
• May shape, design, and weld equipment and materials on occasion.
• Attends training seminars as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by automotive technology or diesel mechanic technical courses from an accredited vocational-technical institution.
• Three (3) years of experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment.
• Desired work experience with municipal and utilities fleet vehicles and equipment, including public safety (police and fire).
• Must supply and maintain own tools as specified.

Certifications or Licenses

• Valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) instructional permit required within three (3) months of appointment.
• Valid State of Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements required within six (6) months from date of appointment.
• Under section 609 of the Clean Air Act, technicians must be certified in an approved refrigerant recovery and recycling certification program by Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) or the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
• Certificates by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in automotive/light truck or medium/heavy truck repair and maintenance highly desired.

Skills

• Knowledge of techniques and methods used in the repair and maintenance of light duty vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the servicing of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic theory, operation, and maintenance of internal combustion engines, transmissions, carburetors, fuel injection, and other automotive systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other technology software/tools used in fleet management.
• Skill in using diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to install and operate diagnostic equipment and tools.
• Ability to analyze data received from diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to complete accurate work orders and parts requests.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work-related environmental conditions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• May occasionally lift objects up to 75 pounds.
• May occasionally crawl, stand, walk, sit, listen, talk, use hands, drive, bend, climb, squat, push/pull while seated or standing, and reach above shoulder level.
• The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts associated with vehicle/equipment maintenance, including working in extreme temperatures, around potentially dangerous equipment, moving parts, carts, or machines, and around grease and oil.
• May be exposed to a variety of irritant chemicals, lubricants, and exhaust fumes.
• May be required to use protective clothing or gear as necessary to minimize risks of personal injury.
• May require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

Pay

Salary range: $19.13 – $29.85 per hour.

Benefits

The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package for regular employees, including:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid leave
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Pension plan
• Deferred compensation plan
• On-site fitness centers
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site medical staff
• Wellness program

Note: Benefits are not available for temporary employees.