Fleet Maintenance Technician DOQ

General Information

Location and Time TBD

Pay Grade: H-K

To perform skilled manual and mechanical tasks necessary for repair and preventive maintenance of the County's fleet vehicles and vehicular equipment.

NOTE: Depending on qualifications (DOQ), position level and salary will be based upon education, experience certifications, and/or licenses.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Checks vehicles and opens work orders.

Performs standard maintenance checks including oil changes, fluid level checks and refills, and greasing components.

Repairs, or assists with repairs to vehicles and vehicular equipment, which may include gasoline, diesel and alternative fueled internal combustion engines, turbo charged fuel injected engines and engine protection systems; tasks related to complete engine rebuilds or replacements; hydraulic, transmission and brake systems; etc.

May be required to use welding and cutting tools to fabricate devices to strengthen weak or fatigued points and perform simple welding tasks.

Checks and adjusts front end and rear axle alignment and suspension systems.

Uses state-of-the-art mechanical and diagnostic equipment.

Prepares and maintains reports, logs, records, etc., as required.

The Senior level serves in a lead capacity by instructing and overseeing the work of lower level experience staff.

Communicates clearly, effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing, including understanding and following instructions and other materials (i. e., manuals, schematics, work orders, etc.)

Works emergency situations (including weather and other extreme conditions) as required.

Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

High school graduate/equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

TECH I: Minimum of two (2) years work and/or training experience (within the last 7 years) in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and vehicular equipment.

TECH II: Minimum of three (3) years work and/or training experience (within the last 8 years) in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and vehicular equipment.

TECH III: Minimum of five (5) years work and/or training experience (within the last 10 years) in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and vehicular equipment.

SENIOR: Minimum of six (6) years' work and/or training experience (within the last 11 years) in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and vehicular equipment.

ALL LEVELS: Must possess a complete set of department-approved automotive mechanic tools.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

TECH I: Minimum of one (1) active certification equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF, or must obtain one certification within 6 months of hire.

TECH II: Minimum of three (3) active certifications equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF. Additional or specific ASE certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

TECH III: Minimum of four (4) active certifications equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF. Additional or specific ASE certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

SENIOR: Minimum of five (5) active certifications equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF. Additional or specific ASE certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

ALL LEVELS: Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with P (Passenger) endorsement or must obtain within six (6) months of hire.

More

All positions will be given a tool allowance ranging from $1.84-$2.62, depending on hired level.

Full Time Positions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.

• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.

• Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

Wellbeing Benefits:

• Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)

• On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access

• Personal Training (5 Free per year)

• Pharmacy Technician

• Group Fitness Classes

• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management

• Diabetes Care Program

• Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)

• Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

Miscellaneous Benefits:

• Workers' Compensation

• Training/Seminars

• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders

• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions

• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

• Three (3) Personal Holidays

• Personal Sick Leave

• Family Sick Leave

• Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)

• Professional Medical Appointment Leave

• Bereavement Leave

• Military Leave

• Military Training Leave

• FMLA

Vacation Award: Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.

Years of Service Vacation Days

0-5 16.25 days

6-10 19.50 days

11+ 22.75 days

• Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.

Insurance:

• Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Prescription Insurance

• Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.

• 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.

• FRS Webinars

• Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

Career Wellness:

• Professional Leadership Programs

• Instructor-Led and eLearning Training

• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders

• Career Counseling

• Toastmasters

• Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)

• Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

Education Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of service, including GED reimbursement.

• Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.

• Public Safety Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible Spending Account:

• Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

Permanent Part Time

• Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.

Miscellaneous Benefits:

• Workers' Compensation

• Training/Seminars

• Fitness Center Access for employee only

• FRS options

• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders

• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions

• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

• Three (3) Personal Holidays

• Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day

• 80/hrs. per pay-period basis, any work schedule less than this will earn on a pro-rated basis.

01

VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.

Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.

Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.

Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

02

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense

• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power

• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)

• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability

• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense

• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard

• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)

• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

03

Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency

• High school graduate/equivalent

• Associates degree

• Bachelors degree

• Masters degree

04

How many years of work and/or training experience (within the last 7 years) in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and vehicular equipment do you have?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7+ years

05

How many active certifications equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF, do you have?

• None
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6+

06

If you do not have at least one certification equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF, are you able to obtain one certification within 6 months of hire.

• yes
• no

07

Do you have a complete set of department-approved automotive mechanic tools?

• yes
• no

08

Do you have a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with P (Passenger) endorsement, or can you obtain it within six (6) months of hire.

• yes
• no

Required Question

Agency Manatee County Government

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