Fleet Mechanic

Overview

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and many employees build long-term careers here. The salary shown is the full range for this position from entry to later career. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive
: YES Level II Screening
: NO

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, this role is responsible for mechanical repair of assigned vehicles and equipment. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Repair and/or replace defective parts.
• Install special functional and structural parts in equipment and vehicles.
• Mount, balance, repair and replace vehicle tires.
• Repair electrical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on all City Solid Waste vehicles and equipment.
• Clean work area, machines, tools and equipment.
• Routine service/maintenance of Solid Waste compactors.
• Drive motor vehicles as required.
• Participate in on-call duty.
• May be required to drive a motor vehicle to accomplish assigned task.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance at the workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Service City’s fleet vehicles and equipment, including brakes, tires, engine work, etc.

• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment required for the assigned task.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and personal protective equipment in the trade(s) assigned.
• Knowledge of City and State rules, regulations and protocols.
• Knowledge of general housekeeping practices.
• Skilled in the efficient and safe operation of trade-specific tools and equipment.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repair within assigned trade(s).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate vehicles and necessary equipment including hand tools.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge when standardization is limited.
• Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in emergencies.
• Ability to receive and understand oral and written directions.
• Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field.
• Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems.
• Ability to review and organize work for efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to operate manual and power hand tools and other heavy equipment and machinery.

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in fleet maintenance or vehicle related work.

• Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

• Possess four ASE certifications.

This work typically requires the following physical activities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

• Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, with exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.
• Contact with internal and external customers, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions.
• May be exposed to moving parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• Must be able to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on-call hours.

Note:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Duties may include tasks not explicitly described but reasonably considered incidental.