Automotive Technician I Position Available In Collier, Florida

Automotive Technician I 
Salary $1,672.80 – $1,840.00 Biweekly Location Naples, FL Job Type Full Time, Regular Job Number 09358 Department Corporate Business Operation Division Fleet Management Opening Date 04/04/2025 Closing Date 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

Job Summary Performs supervised technical and mechanical work involving repair and maintenance of vehicles, light/heavy equipment, fire/emergency vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, and other automotive/mechanical machinery. Essential Functions Performs technical and general mechanical repair work on vehicles, trucks, light equipment, heavy machinery, grounds maintenance equipment, ambulances, fire trucks, small engines, or other automotive/mechanical equipment.
Inspects, tests, and diagnoses problems involving various systems/components of vehicles or equipment.
Examines vehicles/equipment to determine necessary repair or maintenance work; conducts diagnostic testing; consults with drivers or equipment operators to obtain input on problems, assists in diagnosing problems, or prevents future problems; and determines parts/supplies necessary to conduct repairs.
Performs appropriate repair, removal, replacement, rebuilding, or maintenance work on vehicle/equipment systems and components.
Performs general welding and fabrication work; rebuilds equipment and repairs body/frame damage; repairs broken/cracked parts or fabricates new parts; repairs and fabricates frames; cuts metal and welds metal components; fills holes and removes minor dents; replaces truck fenders; and repairs bent/damaged trailer ramps.
Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Test vehicles, machinery, equipment, and parts to ensure proper operations; conducts road tests of vehicles undergoing repair.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining, and testing vehicles and equipment.
Transports, loads and unloads various equipment, parts, and materials used in projects; may perform fuel transports when required with the necessary certifications and qualifications.
Makes emergency service calls for disabled vehicles/equipment at work sites or on the road; performs on-call duties when required with flexible work schedule.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep tools/equipment in operable condition.
Monitor inventory of Division equipment, parts, tires, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; and picks up/delivers materials as needed.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reports accidents and incidents.
Maintains vehicle/equipment service records, warranty records, or other documentation of work activities.
Maintains an awareness of new parts/equipment, procedures, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED.
One year of automotive trade experience preferred.
Fingerprinting required.
Must communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsements and maintain eligibility requirements and endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.