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Fleet Technician
Okeechobee Field StationPosted 5 days ago
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Job Description
Job Description:
Performs a wide range of services to diagnose and repair District fleet units at the Okeechobee Field Station including cars, trucks, diesel engines, and small and heavy equipment. May give technical guidance and assistance. Candidate should be able to work independently yet collaborate with other technicians, support staff and adhere to all safety and company protocols.
This position may require participation in the Pumping Operations Program as either a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) or a Pump Station Operator (PSO) at any time during employment. Both the PSA and PSO positions require intense training, which will be provided, and mastery of controls and operations of each pump station. Assistance to the pump station crews during any pumping operations whether during normal work shifts, extended day or evening shifts, weekends, or holidays, etc. will be required.
This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
Work hours are Monday - Thursday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm.
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. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
The hiring range for this position is $55,723.20 - $78,852.80 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).
Valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicles equipped with airbrakes and manual transmission. If selected candidate does not currently possess CDL, District will provide 2 months from date of hire to obtain CDL Learner's Permit and 6 months to obtain CDL. District is willing to pay cost of CDL training program.
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. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
The hiring range for this position is $49,400.00 - $71,552.00 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).
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).
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.
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. 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 transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Other physical aspects for this position includes: Drive/operate equipment (test drives), Exposure to carbon monoxide and dust, materials and waste (oils/grease/coolants/solvents), Lifting over 50 LBS with assistance, including Lifting, reaching overhead and Noise exposure 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at [email protected]
Performs a wide range of services to diagnose and repair District fleet units at the Okeechobee Field Station including cars, trucks, diesel engines, and small and heavy equipment. May give technical guidance and assistance. Candidate should be able to work independently yet collaborate with other technicians, support staff and adhere to all safety and company protocols.
This position may require participation in the Pumping Operations Program as either a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) or a Pump Station Operator (PSO) at any time during employment. Both the PSA and PSO positions require intense training, which will be provided, and mastery of controls and operations of each pump station. Assistance to the pump station crews during any pumping operations whether during normal work shifts, extended day or evening shifts, weekends, or holidays, etc. will be required.
This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
Work hours are Monday - Thursday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm.
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. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
The hiring range for this position is $55,723.20 - $78,852.80 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).
Valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicles equipped with airbrakes and manual transmission. If selected candidate does not currently possess CDL, District will provide 2 months from date of hire to obtain CDL Learner's Permit and 6 months to obtain CDL. District is willing to pay cost of CDL training program.
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. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
The hiring range for this position is $49,400.00 - $71,552.00 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).
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).
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.
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. 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 transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Other physical aspects for this position includes: Drive/operate equipment (test drives), Exposure to carbon monoxide and dust, materials and waste (oils/grease/coolants/solvents), Lifting over 50 LBS with assistance, including Lifting, reaching overhead and Noise exposure 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at [email protected]