Fleet Technician

Fleet Technician

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 7 months
• Pay Rate: $35.72 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Multiple shifts available: 2 positions - 1st Shift; 1 position - 2nd Shift; 1 position - 3rd Shift
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

We are seeking a Fleet Support Technician to join our team and help keep our operations running smoothly. This role provides hands-on support to our fleet maintenance and operations team, performing a wide range of tasks that keep vehicles, equipment, and the shop in safe, ready-to-work condition. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to jump in wherever help is needed - from operating a forklift to keeping work areas clean and organized.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move parts, materials, vehicles, and equipment safely throughout the shop and yard.
• Support fleet mechanics and technicians with general tasks, including staging parts, retrieving tools, and assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including sweeping, removing debris, and disposing of waste and recyclables properly.
• Receive, unload, stock, and organize parts, supplies, and materials.
• Perform basic vehicle and equipment checks such as fluid levels, tire pressure, and visual inspections.
• Assist with moving and positioning vehicles, trailers, and equipment within the facility.
• Maintain shop equipment and tools, reporting damaged or malfunctioning items to supervisors.
• Support inventory counts and help track parts and consumables.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support fleet, shop, and site operations.

Required Skills

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift (certification required upon hire).
• Ability to operate scissor lifts and boom lifts (certification required upon hire).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and to stand, walk, bend, and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks, including general cleanup and labor.
• Strong reliability, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work well as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• Current forklift operator certification.
• Prior experience in a fleet, automotive, warehouse, or maintenance shop environment.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a shop, warehouse, and outdoor yard environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and operating equipment.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client operates in the aerospace and defense / space exploration industry, focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The organization is headquartered with operations in aerospace hubs including Merritt Island, FL, and employs fleet technicians, procurement specialists, tooling buyers, and a wide range of engineering and operations professionals supporting an ambitious mission to enable large-scale human presence in space.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-07013 Industry: Engineering

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