Fleet Technician

Fleet Technician (All Tier Levels)

Fleet Technician is a Three‑Tiered job. Incumbents perform repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles and related equipment and provide customer service for small to medium units or functions supporting the Hillsborough County Fleet Management Department.

$20.50 to $35.25

$20.50 to $28.00

Why choose Hillsborough County Fleet Management?

• No more nights & weekends!
• Fleet Technicians work in clean, secure, climate‑controlled environments utilizing Lean principles for efficiency.
• The County provides ALL the tools our staff need to diagnose and perform their jobs well.
• Fleet Technicians are reimbursed for all safety toe footwear and safety prescription eyewear.
• Fleet Technicians receive reimbursement for CDL, ASE, and EVT certifications to include initial and renewals.
• Fleet Technicians are paid hourly, with annual performance evaluations and the opportunity for pay increases.
• Fleet Technicians receive ongoing hands‑on training, updates, and support in a professional environment to develop their technical and diagnostic skills.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Fleet Technicians are eligible to enroll in the County’s comprehensive benefits, including health and life benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and the benefits of being an AFSCME member.

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The ideal candidate will possess entry‑level knowledge of vehicle and equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, testing, and diagnostics. The candidate performs entry‑level repair, maintenance, and customer service for a large repair and maintenance operation supporting the Hillsborough County Fleet Management Department. Incumbents in this classification perform the duties of the operation. The candidate will possess a minimum of graduation from High School or possession of a GED certificate.

Tier 2 – The candidate will possess a minimum of “four years” of full‑time documented professional experience in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, or equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job‑related competencies noted.

The candidate will possess an EPA‑approved Section 609 Certification within the probationary period. This position is designated as Mission Essential Group B by the Department Director meaning that the candidate must be able to report to work in support of the continuity of operations and/or emergency support functions. The candidate will possess a valid Florida Driver's License, with no more than seven points within the past 24 months, or a commercial driver’s license.

The candidate must possess a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement within the probationary period (CDL training assistance will be provided during the probationary period).

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

(Requirement for each tier)

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND
• Successful completion of an approved vocational school or technical training program; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job‑related competencies noted. (For education and…