Fleet Technician Truck - Hire Bonus Opportunity

Mechanic

Starting Hourly Rate: $27.57 - $36.57 (based on certifications)

We are seeking a skilled mechanic with journeyman to master-level expertise to join our team. This role involves the maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles and equipment powered by diesel, gasoline, or alternative fuels. Responsibilities also include servicing solid waste and emergency response apparatus. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently or collaboratively with a team. Oversight, guidance, and performance evaluations are provided by a Lead Mechanic, Supervisor, or Manager.

We are thrilled to offer the following enhanced incentives for qualified candidates joining our team between November 25th, 2025 - January 31st, 2026:

• 3+ years of heavy truck experience
• Commitment to a two-year employment requirement
• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus – FTT3 - T3 Drive Train; T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems; T7 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus - FTT5 - ASE Master Medium-Heavy Truck and FAT EVT Level I (F1 Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus; F2 Design & Performance Standards of Fire Apparatus)
• $7,500 Sign-on Bonus - FTT7 - ASE Master Medium-Heavy Truck and FAT EVT Level III (Master) (F5 Aerial Fire Apparatus; F6 Allison Automatic Transmissions; T1 Gasoline Engines)
• Relocation Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,000 in reimbursement for relocation expenses. (Must be relocating from outside the state of Florida)
• Annual Tool Allowance Stipend: Do you have your own tools - GREAT! An annual tool allowance stipend will be provided to Fleet Technician II in the amount of $1,500 annually, after completion of probation period (6 months).

These incentives are tied to a two-year work commitment and are designed to support your transition and celebrate your decision to join our team. Don't miss this limited time opportunity!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership
• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values, and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
• Management
• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
• Technical
• Basic and complex hydraulic diagnosis and repairs, including but not limited to cylinders, valves, valve bodies, lines, and hoses
• Basic and complex heavy-duty fluid and air brake diagnosis and repair, including component removal and replacement
• Basic and complex external and internal engine and transmission diagnosis, including component removal and replacement
• Basic and complex heavy equipment suspension diagnosis and repair, including component removal and replacement
• Basic and complex emission system diagnosis and repair, including component removal and replacement
• Frequent use of diagnostic software
• Fabrication skills, including MIG (Metal Inert Gas), arc, and gas welding
• Participate in on-call rotation as necessary
• Respond to road calls and work in the field, on occasion, as required
• Ability to perform all duties as listed in the job description of Fleet Technician I
• Team Skills
• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Trade School or completion of an approved course in heavy and diesel mechanics, or five (5) years of experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Valid CDL Class 'B' driver's license or the ability to obtain within six months after employment is required
• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the automotive and heavy equipment mechanic trade
• Extensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and standard safety precautions of the work
• Possesses extensive knowledge of hydraulic systems, brake systems, suspension systems, external and internal engine components, transmission function, electrical systems (including multi-plex), new emission-controlled exhaust systems, and fabrication skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 20% inside a climate-controlled building and 80% outside, which may include driving.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting for approximately one (1) hour per day, standing for approximately six (6) hours per day, and walking for approximately one (1) hour per day. The work requires frequent bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, working overhead, reaching, stretching, and repetitive motion, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds (such as truck tires and brake drums).

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Enough to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person, on the telephone, and detect abnormal noises in engines, drive lines, and other mechanical systems. Speaking: Enough to communicate orally with others in person, on the telephone, and while giving formal presentations to groups. Seeing: Enough to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read fine print.

Driving Requirements: The work requires driving and possessing a valid Florida Class "B" Driver's License or CDL with endorsements, depending on the work assignment.

Technology: The work requires the ability to operate various electronic devices, including telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, and calculators, as well as all associated software.

Other Machines: The work requires the ability to operate various other machines, including but not limited to automotive, off-road, forklifts, and heavy equipment.

Tools: The work requires proficiency with various mechanic tools and shop equipment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.