Fleet Technician I, II, III or Master

About Us

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City’s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee’s workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Deadline (Open Until Filled)

Open until filled.

Department Name

Fleet

Job Specifications

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This is entry level work in the maintenance and repair of large pumps, motors, compressors, gasoline and diesel driven automotive and related heavy equipment. The employee of this class performs basic tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, transit buses, tractors, graders, fire trucks, pumps, gas compressors, heat exchanger, sanitation hydraulic packer trucks and other related equipment. Employees work under general supervision using established methods of repair after receiving work order. Work is reviewed by a supervisor while in progress and at the completion of the job.

This is intermediate journeyman level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of large pumps, motors, compressors, gasoline and diesel driven automotive and related heavy equipment. The employee of this class performs moderately complex tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, transit buses, tractors, graders, fire trucks, pumps, gas compressors, heat exchanger, sanitation hydraulic packer trucks and other related equipment. Employees work under general supervision using independent judgment and initiative as to method of repair after receiving work order. Work is reviewed under direct supervisor while in progress and at the completion of the job.

This is advanced journeyman level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of large pumps, motors, compressors, gasoline, diesel, CNG, electric or hybrid driven automotive and related heavy equipment, consistent with duty assignment The employee of this class performs advanced tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, transit buses, tractors, graders, fire trucks, pumps, gas compressors, heat exchanger, sanitation hydraulic packer trucks and other related equipment. Employees work under minimum supervision using independent judgment and initiative as to method of repair after receiving work order.

This is highly complex master level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of large pumps, motors, compressors, gasoline, diesel, CNG, electric or hybrid driven automotive and related heavy equipment, consistent with duty assignment. The employee of this class performs highly complex tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, transit buses, tractors, graders, fire trucks, pumps, gas compressors, heat exchanger, sanitation hydraulic packer trucks and other related equipment. Employees work under minimum supervision using independent judgment and initiative as to method of repair after receiving work order. Work is performed under minimum to no supervision.

Minimum Training & Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and one year (or 300 hours) of formal training that includes automotive or diesel repair in a professional repair shop environment.. Directly related experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis for the required formal training.

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and three years of experience that includes automotive repair in a professional repair shop environment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and five (5) years of professional experience in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, buses, or equipment or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and ten (10) years of professional experience in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, buses, or equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Class E Driver’s License and obtain the appropriate State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and endorsement(s) within six months from the time of appointment. The class of CDL needed is dependent upon duty assignment : Fleet – Class A or StarMetro – Class B with Air brake and P endorsement

Must possess the appropriate State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and endorsement(s) at the time of appointment, depending on duty assignment : Fleet Class (A) OR StarMetro (B) w / Air brake and (P) endorsement. Must possess an EPA Section 608 or 609 certification. Must possess four (4) ASE certifications in the same Series (Automobile, Medium / Heavy Truck, or Transit Bus), consistent with duty assignment. At the department director's discretion, a Heating and Air Conditioning certificate from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) or an equivalent certificate may be required at the time of application for any of the designated positions allocated to this class.

Must possess the appropriate State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and endorsement(s) at the time of appointment, depending on duty assignment : Fleet Class (A) OR StarMetro (B) w / Air brake and (P) endorsement. Must possess an EPA Section 608 or 609 certification. Must possess one (1) ASE Master Certification (Automobile, Medium / Heavy Truck, or Transit Bus). Must possess the ASE Light Duty Hybrid / EV Certification OR Proterra EV Bus Training Certification, depending on duty assignment. At the department director's discretion, a Heating and Air Conditioning certificate from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) or an equivalent certificate may be required at the time of application for any of the designated positions allocated to this class.

Must possess the appropriate State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and endorsement(s) at the time of appointment, depending on duty assignment : Fleet Class (A) OR StarMetro (B) w / Air brake and (P) endorsement. Must possess an EPA Section 608 or 609 certification Must possess two (2) ASE Master Certifications (Automobile, Medium / Heavy Truck, or Transit Bus). Must possess the ASE Light Duty Hybrid / EV Certification OR Proterra EV Bus Training Certification, depending on duty assignment. At the department director's discretion, a Heating and Air Conditioning certificate from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) or an equivalent certificate may be required at the time of application for any of the designated positions allocated to this class.

Salary Range

$15.5059 to $42.0765 / hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $24.1864 / hour

Benefits Information

The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave
• Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans

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Note : OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City’s benefits programs