Fleet Services Master Technician

Come work at a place where employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride!

Department: Fleet Services

Employee Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Salary Range: $29.6955 - $37.5181 Hourly / $61,766.64 - $78,037.65 Annually

Job Posting Period: January 09, 2026 - Until Filled

Job Description:

Overview

To diagnose, repair and maintain the City’s Fleet of specialized light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Performs all preventative maintenance inspections and services.
• Repairs ignition, carbureted and fuel injected systems.
• Repairs and overhauls driveline components.
• Repairs generators, starters, lighting and electrical systems, wheel bearings, hydraulic and brakes systems.
• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in automobiles, Medium/Heavy trucks, specialized solid waste vehicles, aerial devices, hydraulic systems, pumps, and other specialized support equipment.
• Installs specialized equipment.
• Makes emergency in-field repairs out of the shop.
• Diagnoses defects through testing and operation, in various light and heavy vehicular equipment, various types of special equipment, heavy diesel engines, gasoline engines, chassis, vehicular bodies, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Determines methods, and parts needed to effectuate repairs.
• Performs and completes repairs.
• Assigns, orally or through written work orders, repair assignments to subordinates, as necessary.
• May supervise and inspect repairs performed by co-workers.
• May standby for and answer emergency calls to repair equipment on an "on call, 24 hour per day" basis.
• Performs strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including high heat conditions.
• Keeps a clean and safe workplace.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or vocational/technical school with courses in diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, heavy equipment repair, mechanics, and shop practices.
• Five years’ experience as an automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic, or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Class “B” or higher State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of employment is required.
• Possess and maintain an A.S.E. Master Certification as a Master Automobile Technician and/or as a Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician.
• Basic Computer skills required to efficiently utilize computerized fleet maintenance software, including entering work orders and parts/labor data.

Job Based Competencies

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of diversified automotive, SUVs, vans and/or light to heavy-duty trucks, including solid waste trucks, earth moving equipment and various types of specialized equipment and vehicles.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment, maintenance and repair of diversified automotive and/or medium/heavy equipment, including solid waste trucks, and various types of special equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy diesel engines, gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, heavy-duty transmissions, and engine/transmission cooling systems.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety procedures/precaution to be taken to avoid injuries and mishaps.
• Ability to perform diagnostics, and remedy causes of malfunctions in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Skilled in the use of all types of garage tools and equipment of the trade.
• Knowledge of metals, machinery, welding and brazing.
• Ability to work overtime and/or be on call.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, superiors, other City employees, and the public.
• Customer-oriented service approach is required.
• Knowledge of the operation and repair of internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines and hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to diagnose defects of automotive equipment and to remedy defects.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of co-workers, making efficient use of labor and materials.

Responsibility

Under the direction of and responsible to the Fleet Services Manager or designee. Minimal. May supervise work of co-workers or other City staff as assigned, relative to the completion of particular task.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing, and crouching. Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activities with a variety of weather changes or atmospheric conditions. Incumbent may be exposed to activities such as noise and jobs with potential hazards that may require special protection and/or special safety precautions. Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed by crews for accuracy and quality. Incumbent is required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.

Public Contact

There is minimal public contact in this position.

Retirement Benefit

The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov or via phone at 941-263-6299.

For questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov.