Fleet Technician

Salary: $18.67 - $35.11 Hourly
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 06962JB
Department: Fleet Management
Opening Date: 02/23/2024
Closing Date: 3/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
This is semi-skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automotive and related equipment. Employees work closely with fleet mechanics and perform repairs on county automotive and gasoline/diesel-powered equipment. Work is performed under the general direction of the Fleet Mechanics Supervisor or designee and is evaluated through periodic inspections of work performed; by accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of tasks completed. Tasks are performed in accordance with applicable Federal and State safety standards, in a timely manner, and in accordance with the industry time standards
Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties include but are not limited to, performing routine preventative maintenance tasks, equipment inspections and safety checks, diagnostic review of vehicle malfunctions, and course of corrective action.
• Performs regular general housekeeping and facility maintenance duties, delivers, picks up, and returns parts and equipment to outside vendors, and performs other related duties as required.
• Maintains records of tools and materials used and completes work orders accordingly.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must have knowledge of the tools, equipment, principles, and practices related to the repairs.
• Must demonstrate the skill to operate tools and equipment related to vehicle mechanics and to perform repairs utilizing technical manuals and diagnostic software.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and one-year of experience in maintenance and repair of automotive gasoline or diesel-powered equipment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

• Requires the ability to work productively in the absence of supervision, use good judgment, and effectively solve problems.
• May include but is not limited to the ability to lift to approximately 80 pounds.
• This position will only operate commercial vehicles on county property.
• Perform drive-up repairs such as tires, lights, batteries, lubricating, and general cleaning.
• Work under the guidance of lead tech on more skilled repairs.
• Work involves responsibility for performing routine tasks in servicing automotive equipment, including changing oil and water.
• Perform general custodial duties in maintaining service area buildings.
• The work hours and days for this position are Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
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Health Benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
01
Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and one year of experience in maintenance and repair of automotive gasoline or diesel-powered equipment?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe your experiences that you feel best prepare you for this position. If no, please write N/A.
03
Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

04
The work hours for this position are 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Are you available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

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