Fleet Tech II - Sign-on Bonus & Incentives!

Fleet Technician II

Starting pay is $25.77 - $31.91 depending on experience, qualifications and certifications. Join our team as a Fleet Technician II and apply your expert mechanical skills in maintaining and repairing diesel, gasoline, and alternatively fueled vehicles and equipment, including solid waste and emergency apparatus. This position involves skilled, hands-on work performed independently or as part of a team, with guidance and evaluation from a Lead Mechanic, Supervisor, or Manager. To be eligible for the sign on bonus - applicant must possess:

• 3+ years of heavy truck experience
• Master Truck ASE Certification
• One Fire Apparatus EVT Certification
• Commitment to a two-year employment requirement

Hourly Rates for positions:

• Fleet Tech II Entry - $25.77/hr
• Fleet II Level II Master Truck ASE & 2 EVT's (must be a Fire Apparatus $29.35/hr)
• Fleet II Level III Master Truck ASE & Master EVT $31.91/hr

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 annual after completion of probation (6 months). Make an impact by keeping our fleet running smoothly and efficiently. Apply today!

Exciting Incentives for New Team Members

We are thrilled to offer the following enhanced incentives for qualified candidates joining our team between June 26th, 2025, and July 31st, 2025:

• Relocation Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,000 in reimbursement for relocation expenses.
• Sign-On Bonus: Enjoy a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid after your 90th day of employment. (Level 2 or 3 only)

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!

Additional Benefits:

• General benefits package with flexible spending accounts, leave time, etc.
• Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match
• Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24 hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

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 assure 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 & 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 job description of Fleet Mechanic 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:

• High school graduation or General Education Diploma (GED) and completion of an approved course in heavy and diesel mechanics or five (5) years 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
• The number of ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) and EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) certifications will determine level within the position; testing expenses for required certifications provided by the City; maintaining any/all certifications is the responsibility of the employee
• Level 1 - Entry No certification's required (not eligible for sign on bonus)
• Level 2 - Master ASE (Truck) & 2 EVT's (at least 1 Fire Apparatus)
• Level 3 - Master ASE (Truck) & Master EVT (Fire Apparatus)
• 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
• Fleet includes but is not limited to:
• Heavy equipment: Sweepers, Trailers, Off Road Tractors, Construction Equipment, Solid Waste Vehicles, Dump Trucks and Bucket Trucks, Large Trailers, Fire Department apparatus
• Light equipment: Automobiles, ton, ton, and 1 ton vehicles and small trailers

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

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

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately one (1) hour per day, standing approximately six (6) hours per day, and walking 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 possession of a valid Florida Class "A" Driver License or CDL with endorsements depending