Fleet Technician 1st / 2nd Class

General Purpose of Job

This position works alongside assigned technicians conducting safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance and minor repair of all vehicle fleet and equipment; installation of mobile communications equipment; and assists with maintenance of hydraulic and other aerial lifting devices associated with the vehicle fleet.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Fleet Technician 2nd Class

Education
Minimum: High School or GED
Preferred: Two (2) years of vocational/technical training in general vehicle maintenance on gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic and electric systems and welding.
Preferred: ASE and Fluid Power certifications or ability to obtain as required by the position.

Experience
Minimum: Two (2) years recent and ongoing progressive experience in repair and maintenance of light, medium and heavy duty vehicles including welding.
Preferred: Experience with utility vehicle fleet maintenance operation or related industry.

Preferred: Experience or similar work with an electric utility or related industry.

Other Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• A valid Florida Class A Commercial driver's license without air brakes restriction and without number 5 Tractor-Trailer restrictionor, must obtain within 6-months from transfer or hire date and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by the Cooperative.
• Frequent business travel to all areas of service territory required.
• The normal work week consists of five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.
  
  • Irregular hours in evenings and on weekends are possible during peak business times and during storm season.
  • The Cooperative will determine if an eight (8) hour or ten (10) hour schedule will be used and shall establish the normal schedule of starting and quitting time.
  • Shift schedules may be changed by giving a 36-hour notice of the changed schedule.
  • Flexibility to work overtime for assignment completion and to report to work on short notice during emergency situations; ability to work on-call and respond to call-outs, as needed, and maintain the Cooperative standard for Call-Out response after working hours.
  
  
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

Living Requirement: Employees in this classification must live within a 40-mile radius from the assigned reporting work location. Employees who live a greater distance from the work center must relocate within their first six (6) months in this position. A maximum of ninety (90) minutes will be allowed for response to callouts.

Driving Requirements: Class A or B CDL - with no restriction for airbrake and tractor trailer. Class B CDL must be upgraded to Class A after 6-month probation period and within one year from hire.

Fleet Technician 1st Class

Education
Minimum: High School or GED
Preferred: Two (2) years of vocational/technical training in general vehicle maintenance on gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems and welding.
Preferred: ASE certification in any auto or truck mechanical area.
Preferred: Initial Fluid Power Certification or ability to obtain as required by the position.

Experience
Minimum: Four (4) years recent and ongoing progressive experience in diagnostic repair and maintenance of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles including welding and mobile hydraulic systems and diesel emissions.
Preferred: Experience with a utility vehicle fleet maintenance operation or related industry.

Other Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• A valid Florida Class A or B Commercial driver's license without air brakes restriction and without number 5 Tractor-Trailer restriction, Class B CDL must be upgraded to Class A within one year from hire date for regular driving privileges of cooperative vehicles; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by the Cooperative.
• Frequent business travel to all areas of service territory required.
• Normal work hours shall be eight (8) hours between 6:00 am and 12:00 midnight, Monday through Friday.
  
  • Irregular hours in evenings and on weekends are possible during peak business times and during storm season.
  • The Cooperative will determine if an eight (8) hour or ten (10) hour schedule will be used and shall establish the normal schedule of starting and quitting time.
  • Shift schedules may be changed by giving a 36-hour notice of the changed schedule.
  • Flexibility to work overtime for assignment completion and to report to work on short notice during emergency situations; ability to work on-call and respond to call-outs, as needed, and maintain the Cooperative standard for Call-Out response after working hours.
  
  
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

Living Requirement: Employees in this classification must live within a 40-mile radius from the assigned reporting work location. Employees who live a greater distance from the work center must relocate within their first six (6) months in this position. A maximum of ninety (90) minutes will be allowed for response to callouts.

Driving Requirements: Class A or B CDL - with no restriction for airbrake and tractor trailer. Class B CDL must be upgraded to Class A after 6-month probation period and within one year from hire.