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Mechanic, Bus and Fleet

Salary

$26.50 - $31.50 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07553KI

Department

Transit

Opening Date

05/14/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

This is a highly skilled position that performs technical diagnostics and repairs on transit vehicles with internal combustion engines. Duties are performed under the general direction of a fleet mechanic supervisor and are evaluated through periodic inspections of work performed, evaluating accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of tasks completed.

+ Full medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first of the month following the date of hire

+ Paid sick and vacation leave

+ Florida Retirement Systems: Pension or Investment retirement plans

+ Life insurance and short/long-term disability

+ On-the-job training and mentoring programs to help you achieve your career goals

+ Education reimbursement

+ Opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference within our community

+ New uniforms provided

+ Tool & safety equipment allowances

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Oversees, performs, and may coordinate the installation, repair, or replacement of vehicle systems and engine components.

+ Maintains records of duties performed and equipment used.

+ Performs all mechanical duties on transit vehicles and related equipment.

+ Be prepared to perform all work related to a heavy industrial automotive shop.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Education and Experience

+ Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and two years of mechanical experience, such as maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline-powered equipment and vehicles, heavy industrial automotive vehicles, and performing in-depth mechanical repairs to heavy vehicles or closely related experience.

+ Experience in utilizing diagnostic software programs and equipment for Chevrolet, Ford, Cummins or Allison preferred.

License

+ Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

+ Possession of a valid Class A or B CDL with no Air Brake restriction and Passenger Endorsement OR a valid Class A or B CDL Permit with no Air Brake restriction and Passenger Endorsement prior to offer.

+ Must obtain a Florida CDL Class B License with Passenger Endorsement and no Air Brake restriction within 30 days of hire date. (Training and testing provided by LeeTran staff.)

Safety-Sensitive Position

+ Transit fleet mechanics are a safety-sensitive position, which is subject to Drug & Alcohol Workplace testing as provided in DOT regulation 49 CFR-parts 40 and /or 655.

Supplemental Information

+ Florida F.A.C. 14.90 requires technicians to have one year of documented training on preventative maintenance in order to be able to perform vehicle safety inspections.

+ Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications are preferred.

+ Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, practices, and methods used in the repair of over-the-road vehicles.

+ Ability and willingness to assist in the training and guidance of entry-level technicians.

+ Must be able to drive in all weather conditions and at night.

The work days and hours are four (4) 10-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

+ LeeTran operates seven days a week, including some holidays.

+ Hours are subject to change. Shift schedules are selected based on seniority.

+ PM shifts offer shift differential with additional compensation.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you have experience with utilizing diagnostic software programs and equipment used for Chevrolet, Ford, Cummins or Allison?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following Class Commercial Driver's License (CDL) do you possess?

+ Class A License

+ Class A Permit

+ Class B License

+ Class B Permit

+ None of the above

04

If you answered "None of the above" to question above, are you able to obtain a CDL Permit prior to offer? (Available at DMV offices by completion of a written test.)

+ Yes

+ No

05

Please check all Driving Endorsements you possess.

+ No Air Brakes Restriction

+ Passenger (P->15)

+ S-School Bus

+ N-Tanker

+ H-HazMat

+ T-Dbl/Trpl Trailers

+ X-HM+Tanker

+ None of the above

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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