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Fleet Mechanic (Technician II)

Salary

$43,888.00 - $85,812.22 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07285JB

Department

Fleet Management

Opening Date

09/19/2024

Closing Date

10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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• Benefits

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Description

Become a key member of the Fleet Department and help ensure vehicles operate at their best! The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the functionality and reliability of the vehicles, conducting diagnostic tests, and replacing vehicle parts as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vehicle mechanics, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts, heavy-duty field tractors, mowers, maintenance equipment, sweeper trucks, roll-off trucks, semi-road tractors, flatbed, dump and walking floor trailers, among other types of equipment.

• Responsibilities also encompass complete preventive maintenance tasks such as oil and lube changes, brake repairs, tune-ups, and inspections of electrical, cooling, and drive systems.

• This includes working on gasoline and diesel engines, brake systems, drive trains, suspension, and steering, as well as electrical and electronic systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and hydraulic systems.

• The incumbent will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various systems in accordance with industry-standard repair times and practices.

• The position operates under the general supervision of the fleet supervisor, with performance evaluated through regular meetings and the effectiveness of completed work.

• The role requires processing work orders, prioritizing repairs, and managing scheduled workloads efficiently

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 heavy vehicles).

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

Supplemental Information

• Considerable knowledge of 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.

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Experience in utilizing diagnostic software programs and equipment.

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options

• Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave

• Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs

• Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities

  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.

  EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

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 www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

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.

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Can you detail your education and experience, including a High School diploma or GED and at least two years of mechanical repair work on light-duty trucks and equipment, heavy-duty trucks, or heavy equipment?

02

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

03

Can you explain your working experience with both automotive A/C systems and electrical systems?

04

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

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• No

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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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