Fleet Technician

Company: South Florida Water Management District
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: March 17, 2025

Job Description:

Fleet Technician

Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity
WPB Field Station
4238BR

Job Description

Job Summary and Accountabilities:
Performs 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.
Other Duties as Assigned.

*All tools required to perform repairs on District fleet units are provided by the agency.

This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
Work hours are Monday - Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Employment Guidelines (May be filled as 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 $54,620.80 to $63,086.40 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

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, the District will provide 90 days from date of hire to obtain CDL Learner's Permit and will provide 6 months from date of hire 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 to $57,241.60 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

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.

Certifications:
Fleet Technician: Must maintain a total of four (4) valid ASE certifications between the three specialties listed below.

Fleet Mechanic: Will have 2 years from date of hire to obtain ASE certifications between the three 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.
Auto Maintenance and Light Repair

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Typically has High School Diploma or GED (Required) and 4+ years' experience servicing, diagnosing, and repairing cars, trucks, diesel engines, and equipment (Required)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Forklift Operations Certification (Required)
First Aid/CPR/AED (Required)
Based on business needs, either a valid State of Florida Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and air brakes, or the ability to obtain a CDL Learner's Permit within 2 months and/or CDL License within 6 months from date of hire or placement in the job. (Required)
Maintain a total of 4 valid ASE certifications between the following 3 specialties: Automotive: eng repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train & axle, suspension & steering, brakes, electrical/electronic system, heating & air conditioning, eng performance. Medium/Heavy Truck: gasoline eng, diesel eng, drive train, brakes, suspension & steering, electrical/electronic system, heating & air conditioning, preventative maintenance inspection; and Auto Maintenance & Light Repair. (Required)


This position is required to participate in the Pumping Operations Program as either a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) or a Pump Station Operator (PSO). (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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. Extensive Exertion plus travel: 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. *Balancing, Climbing, Drive/operate equipment, Exposure to carbon monoxide and dust, materials, and waste (oils/grease/coolants/solvents). Eye-hand-foot coordination, Gross Body Coordination, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, reaching overhead, Manual dexterity, Move/transport equipment, Near vision, Noise exposure, Peripheral vision, Pulling, Pushing, Recognize color differences. Squatting, Stability, Standing Steady footing, Upper body vibration, Bending.

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 HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov


Organization

OM5405425 Wpb Fs-Fleet Maint

Keywords: South Florida Water Management District, Miami , Fleet Technician, Professions , West Palm Beach, Florida