Fleet Mechanic / Public Works / Fleet Management

Fleet Mechanic

The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

Perks and Benefits:

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension plan
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Three (3) years of automotive mechanic experience in gas, diesel, and heavy equipment service and repair.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida CDL A driver's license within six (6) months of hire or promotion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs repairs and services on various automotive, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment as assigned, i.e., engines, transmissions, mufflers, water hoses, starters, brakes, tires, points, plugs, and radiators.
• Performs detailed preventive maintenance according to assigned schedules, i.e., changing oil, tires, transmission fluid, and tune-ups.
• Overhauls and services assemblies and accessories such as rear axles, hydraulic systems, universal joints, and drive shafts.
• Tests vehicles and equipment to ascertain repair effectiveness.
• Responds to road emergencies and performs any necessary repairs in the field.
• Performs various record maintenance duties, i.e., work descriptions, parts, and supplies per work order. Logs work and materials in the fleet computer system.
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces valves, hoses, pistons, bearings, cooling, fuel, ignition, and exhaust systems.
• Performs other related duties as required.