Venice, FL, USA+1 moreMore locations: Sarasota, FL, USA
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Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
At least 2 years of mechanical experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment repair is required.
A valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement is required, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
A valid Florida driver’s license is required at the time of hire.
Applicants must supply their own basic tool set and rolling toolbox upon hire.
The position requires passing a pre-employment substance screening.
The position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic tests to identify malfunctions and rebuild and repair diesel, gasoline, and electric equipment.
Repair major and minor subsystems.
Diagnose hydraulic malfunctions and engine issues, and repair pumps, cylinders, and control valves.
Perform maintenance and repairs on UTVs, automobiles, light and heavy trucks, trailers, pumps, construction equipment, and other heavy equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair pumps, actuators, transmissions, compressors, pneumatic and electric controls, air-conditioning units, and components.
May weld and cut parts using welding equipment.
Perform inspections and serviceability and reliability checks, repairs, and rebuilds on brake, steering, and driveline components.
Use laptop computers to complete and verify parts and labor entries and enter comments detailing repairs made.
Perform maintenance and repairs on County fleet vehicles and equipment.
Work Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and be available for on-call duty.
Desired Qualifications
Complete and maintain at least 2 ASE/EVT certifications; the County pays for these certifications.
Ability to obtain Hazmat certification; the County pays for the certification.
Certification or experience in basic welding.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Department:
General Services
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Are you passionate about working on heavy trucks and equipment? Put your skills to work with Sarasota County, where you'll help maintain and repair the fleet vehicles and equipment that support essential services throughout our community. Enjoy a rewarding career, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to do what you love every day. Apply today and join our team!
About this Role
Perform diagnostic tests to identify, and rebuild and repair malfunctions on all diesel, gasoline, and electric equipment
Make repairs to all major and minor sub-systems
Diagnose hydraulic malfunctions, and engines, repair pumps, cylinders, and control valves
Perform maintenance and repairs on everything from UTVs, auto, light/heavy trucks, trailers, pumps, construction, and other heavy equipment
Troubleshoot and repair pumps, actuators, transmissions, compressors, pneumatic and electric controls, air-conditioning units, and components
May weld and cut parts using welding equipment
Perform inspections and serviceability/reliability checks/repairs/rebuilds on all brake, steering, and drive line components
Utilizes laptop computers to complete, and verify parts/labor, and inputs comments to detail repairs made
Perform maintenance and repairs on County fleet vehicles and equipment
2+ years of mechanical experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment repair
A valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within 6 months from the time of hire (Paid for by the county!)
A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Complete and maintain a minimum of 2 ASE/EVT certifications (Paid for by the county!)
Ability to obtain Hazmat certification (Paid for by the county!)
Certification/ experience in basic welding
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
** Must supply own basic tool set and rolling toolbox upon hire.This position is eligible for a$1,200.00 (net) annual tool allowance after the probationary period **
Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of 5 years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range:
$23.70/ hour
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience
Additives/ Incentives:
For Master status, as well as each ASE/EVT Certification obtained, there is an additional $0.20/hour pay additive!
Only Pinkney Fire Shop (Station 20, Sarasota) location exclusive has an extra $2.00/hour incentive pay after the successful completion of the probationary period
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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