Fleet Technician III
Citrus County, FL - lecanto, FL
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Salary: $20.99 Hourly Location : Citrus County, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 24-105 Department: Public Works Division: Fleet Management Opening Date: 07/16/2024 Closing Date: Continuous General Description Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities. The Fleet Management Division ensures optimal maintenance and operation of all county vehicles and equipment, guaranteeing their reliability and efficiency to support our community's needs. The Fleet Technician III position performs repairs, maintains, and services all Light to Heavy vehicles, equipment, buses, and rescue vehicles. The schedule for this full-time position is Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Essential Functions Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. Maintains and troubleshoots hydraulic and electrical systems. Drives to and from locations of vehicles/equipment to be serviced. Picks up and delivers vehicles/equipment to be serviced and from vendors. Performs data entry into maintenance tracking system including, but not limited to, detailed notes for repairs and repair codes. Inspects new vehicles and equipment to ensure optimal performance. Interact with customers, employees, and vendors in a professional manner. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Uses welders and torches properly and safely for various applications. Reads and interprets documents, safety rules, County policy and procedures, operations/ maintenance manuals or instructions. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Requirements Education, Training, and Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Three (3) to Five (5) years' experience in maintaining heavy equipment, emergency vehicles and general automotive vehicles. Must complete Fleet Management Tech II Training Guide within one (1) year of employment. Welder and torch experience. Light to Heavy vehicle experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida. Ability to effectively use standard maintenance equipment and hand tools. Ability to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Ability to use and understand automotive/equipment scan tools and decern data in real time. Ability to accomplish tasks with little to no supervision. Must have a high level of problem-solving ability. ASE Steering & Suspension A4, T4 and Brakes A5, T5 certifications, preferred. Must have basic tools to perform daily tasks, specialty tools and toolboxes will be provided by the Fleet Management Division. Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public. Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System Physical Requirements/Work Environment Requires a combination of standing and walking. The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds. The job requires frequent bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, and occasional kneeling, bending, and reaching above shoulders. The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment. The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking. The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, and extreme noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Emergency Response/Recovery Activities All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. Supplemental Information Employee Benefits at a Glance Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Employee Health & Wellness Center Florida Retirement System (FRS) Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000 Long Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 11 Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick Leave Please visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet. Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process. Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. PLEASE NOTE: Veterans' Preference is not applied for positions that are classified as managerial/supervisory unless excluded. For details, please refer to Section 110.205(2), F.S. Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law"/ "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website. The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package. Effective October 1, 2016, the County implemented a nicotine free incentive program as part of the Citrus County Wellness Program to help reduce insurance costs. Employees who are nicotine free or who participate in the nicotine free incentive program will be eligible to receive an incentive in the form of a $50.00 per month reduction in the health insurance premiums. Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $0.00 or $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums. Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums. Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums. Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Visit for more details. Other Benefits: Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000 Long Term Disability Insurance Life Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays - no waiting period Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period Sick Leave - accrues each pay period Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, 01 Please check EACH of the 5 BOXES BELOW to confirm these sections on YOUR APPLICATION ARE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. If the sections mentioned below are left blank, your application will NOT be considered. ALL 5 boxes must be checked to confirm the application is accurately, complete, and verified. Education Section (must be completed) Work History Section (Including your most recent employment). STARTING and ENDING dates of ALL previous positions listed on this application Current and Previous Employer information is provided in full My application is complete and verified Required Question
Created: 2024-10-21