What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Services Technician/ Master Technician position at City of St. Cloud, FL?
Description
Keep our fleet moving. Solve complex mechanical challenges. Make an impact.
Work Hours: 6:30 am to 3:30pm with Stand-by hoursThe City of St. Cloud is seeking a skilled Fleet Technician / Master Technician to join our Fleet Services Division. This position diagnoses, repairs, and maintains vehicles and mechanical equipment, including automobiles, trucks, small engines, heavy construction equipment, and specialized municipal equipment such as refuse trucks, street sweepers, and sewer cleaning machines. The role reports directly to the Fleet Supervisor.
This position is slotted based on current certifications and experience, but the selected candidate will be expected to meet all requirements of a Master Technician within 12 months.
Key Responsibilities with City Values- Accountability: Perform accurate diagnostics and repairs while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
- Empowerment: Apply your knowledge and skills independently while collaborating with your team to solve complex mechanical problems.
- Innovation: Recommend and implement improvements to maintenance processes, repair techniques, and equipment performance.
- Ownership: Take responsibility for the care, maintenance, and readiness of the City’s diverse fleet.
Why Join the City of St. Cloud?
This is your opportunity to work on a variety of municipal vehicles and equipment while developing your career to Master Technician level. We value your expertise, support professional growth, and provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes well-being and long-term success.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
- Diagnose, repair and test engines and drivetrains and their control systems.
- Diagnose, repair and test hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
- Diagnose, repair and test electrical systems and components.
- Diagnose, repair and test brake, steering, and suspension systems and components.
- Diagnose, repair and test HVAC systems and components.
- Remove, install, mount, dismount, balance, and repair automotive, truck, trailer, and small equipment tires.
- Install, remove, and repair automotive and truck accessory equipment.
- Prepare new vehicles and equipment for service; prepare surplus vehicles and equipment for disposal.
- Subject to on-call assignment as required; respond to calls for service and repair in the field.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspection.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by one (1) to two (2) years professional experience in vehicle repair and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ASE or other relevant certification preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida state Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “B” within 180 days of employment.
Additional requirements for each level:
Fleet Services Technician I ($ 22.81 - $31.49 an hour)
Experience: One (1) year progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors, an Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician graduate, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1 and Ambulance Technician - Level 1 Certifications or have the ability to obtain within three (3) years of employment.
Fleet Services Technician II ($23.31 - $33.09 an hour)
Experience: Three (3) years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1
- Ambulance Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1
- Law Enforcement Vehicle Technician Certification – Level 1
- Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 2 or Ambulance Technician - Level 2
Fleet Services Technician III ($24.49 - $34.77 an hour)
Experience: Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1
- Ambulance Technician - Level 1
- Law Enforcement Vehicle Technician Certification – Level 1
- Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 2
- Ambulance Technician - Level 2
Master Fleet Services Technician ($27.05 - $38.40 an hour)
Experience: Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1
- Ambulance Technician - Level 1
- Law Enforcement Vehicle Technician Certification – Level 1
- Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 2
- Ambulance Technician - Level 2
- Fire Apparatus Technician – Level 3 (Master Certification)
- Ambulance Technician – Level 3 (Master Certification)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to move and communicate. The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; ascend, descend or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Mathematics:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of geometry.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/ loud.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.
City of St. Cloud Benefits Package
We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.
We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.
All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the city's benefits package, which includes:
- On-Site Employee Health Care Center - free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)
- 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees and Police Officers– The Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year (prorated from the employee’s start date).
- One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees and two (2) for Police Officers.
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Pension Plan
- Awards Programs
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Discounted Automobile Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval
- Indianapolis Plan (Police Officers)
- Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)
- Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
- Management Leave
- Sick Leave Bank available for all employees - for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract
Salary : $23 - $31
