Fleet Mechanic (Technician II)

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Fleet Mechanic (Technician II)

Salary

$20.54 - $41.26 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

06788JB

Department

Fleet Management

Opening Date

11/27/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

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Description

This position is skilled work performed on County vehicles, Emergency Response vehicles, and/or equipment to include daily vehicle checks to determine breakdowns and Preventive Maintenance (pm) services. Duties are performed under the general direction of the shop superintendent or fleet supervisor and are evaluated through periodic meetings and by the efficiency of work provided.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair in accordance with the standard market repair times/values for gasoline and diesel engines, brakes, drive train, suspension and steering, including electrical and electronic systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and hydraulic systems.

• Perform complete preventive maintenance including, lube and oil changes, brakes, tune-up, electrical systems, cooling systems and drive trains.

• Processes work orders, prioritizes repairs, and monitors and scheduled workload.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and two years experience in mechanical repairs on light-duty trucks and equipment, heavy-duty trucks or heavy equipment. (i.e., maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline-powered equipment and vehicles, performing in-depth mechanical repairs to light or heavy vehicles).

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications are preferred.

• Experience in utilizing diagnostic software programs and equipment preferred.

• Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, practices and methods used to repair and replace gas and diesel engines.

• Ability to assist in the training and guidance of entry-level technicians.

• The work hours and days for this position are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

  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.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at https://www.leegov.com/hr/employees/benefitplans.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

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 two years experience in mechanical repairs on light-duty trucks and equipment, heavy-duty trucks or heavy equipment (i.e., maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline-powered equipment and vehicles, performing in-depth mechanical repairs to light or heavy vehicles)?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe your experiences that you feel best prepare you for this position.

  03

  Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have experience working on automotive A/C systems? If so, please explain.

  05

  Do you have experience working on electrical systems? If so, please explain.

  06

  Do you have experience working with diagnostic software programs, for example; laptops or scanners? If so, please explain.

  07

  The work hours and days for this position are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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