FLEET MECHANIC

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Join Greater Naples Fire Rescue District

The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District Fleet Branch is a premier emergency vehicle service and maintenance provider for fire apparatus, command, and specialty vehicles. We are seeking a highly self-motivated and team-oriented individual that is energetic and able to multi-task.

The Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Fleet Mechanic is responsible for performing service, maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance work on department apparatus and other vehicles. Assists other mechanics with maintenance and repair work on department equipment as needed. Work requires high degree of technical knowledge, as well as the ability to exercise independent judgement when determining repair methods.

We offer:

• Take Home Vehicle with gas!
• $1,000 annual Tool Allowance!
• Flexible Full Time Work Schedule (4 or 5 day work week)!
• Overtime opportunities available!
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowance, including 14 Paid Holidays!
• Bundled Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits - $20 per biweekly pay period for employee coverage!
• Stable Work Environment!
• Retirement Savings: Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer!
• Many other company benefits!

Starting Annual Salary: $78,030

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment associated with the servicing of vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Skill in service and repair of air brakes and air systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair operational problems on automotive equipment.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance tasks on a variety of vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions. Ability to read and interpret service manuals, schematics, charts, etc.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electronic control systems. Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other fire department personnel

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of training, education and experience equivalent to four (4) years of journey-level mechanic experience; OR four (4) years as an equipment service worker with demonstrated equipment mechanic abilities and/or apprenticeship as a mechanic
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Preferred is an EVT certification and/or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications. Qualified candidates who do not have an EVT and/or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications may be given two (2) years from the time of appointment to complete required coursework.
• Additional requirements include background check, driver's license record, and drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy physical stress on back. Involves frequent lifting over 50 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, working above ground, under vehicles, or on irregular surfaces.
• Requires very frequent lifting, positioning, and carrying of automotive assemblies, tools, and equipment weighing 30 to 50 pounds and heavier, Items in excess of 70 pounds are normally hoisted by mechanical devices or involve more than one person.
• Requires prolonged standing on concrete floors and working in cramped or awkward positions.
• This position requires standing, running, walking, sitting, kneeling, stooping/bending, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, crawling, jumping, sliding, climbing, pinching, gripping, digging, spraying, reaching over head, reaching away from body and repetitive motion.
• This position demands frequent use of sensory activities such as talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling (identifying objects by touch), depth perception, and color vision.