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Department:TransitAbout Our JobDo you have mechanical experience in the automotive or heavy truck industry? Do you have ASE certifications now or have the desire and ability to become ASE certified? Our Breeze Transit department is in need of someone with skilled diagnostic abilities, capable of repair and preventative maintenance on both medium and heavy duty diesel buses, as well as gas powered support vehicles. We run a Monday thru Friday first shift schedule for all mechanic positions. Entry level position starts out paying $23.02/hr (Step 4) + $2.00/hr pay additive, with higher pay (steps) for those with experience. Full benefits begin within 60 days of hire, vacation and holiday time starts to accrue on day one and our ASE program pays .20 per hour per ASE certification with 36 total payable certifications available.Job Description: In this role, you will…
Diagnose, maintain, overhaul, inspect, and repair fixed route bus systems and components. Examples include, but not are limited to, the following: engines, transmissions, electrical, pneumatic, braking, and hydraulic systems, wheelchair ramps and ADA equipment, fareboxes, and electronic equipment.
Utilize a laptop computer, handheld scanners, computer software, technical manuals, and online media to correctly diagnose and repair vehicle systems and components.
Perform service calls and trade buses out for the operations department as required.
Enter repair information, labor hours, and detailed notes into the maintenance information system.
Update your hours worked into your Workday timecard system daily.
Accurately fill out PMI forms and submit them to your supervisor in a timely manner.
Clean shop, grounds, vehicle wash areas, and vehicles as required by operational needs.
Repair shop equipment, as necessary.
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
R otating on-call schedule to cover the weekends, when needed.
About YouMinimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent education.
Two (2) years of experience in the automotive/heavy equipment/transit repair industry.
Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements within six (6) months after the date of hire. (We're willing to help with this!)
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certifications in Transit Brakes (H4) and Steering and Suspension (H5) are not required at the time of hire but must be obtained within twelve (12) months from the date of hire. (We're willing to help with this, too!)
Must supply own basic tool set and rolling toolbox upon hire. This position is eligible for a $1,200 annual tool allowance. Certifications we're willing to help you obtain: Automotive (A) series, Transit (H) series, Heavy Truck (T) series, and for some of the advanced level certifications.Preferred Qualifications:
E.P.A. Section 608 & 609 certifications.
Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Individuals must regularly bend, stretch, and use arms, back, and legs to perform job task requirements necessary to accomplish position duties.Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.About Everything ElseStarting Pay Rate: $23.02 (Step 4) + $2.00/hr pay additive (bringing your hourly rate to $25.02/hr)Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.For Master status, as well as each A.S.E. Certification obtained, there is an additional $0.20/hr pay additive!Employee Type:Regular (Budgeted)Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities.Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace. Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play!Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work!We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan. “US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live.”We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!
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