Featured Job: Fleet Technician

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Job overview

Fleet Technician is a Three-Tiered job. Incumbents perform repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles and related equipment and provide customer service for small to medium units or functions supporting the Hillsborough County Fleet Management Department.

Compensation range

$20.50 to $35.25

Starting salary range

(based on certification tier level and years of experience listed below)
$20.50 to $28.00

Benefits

View our Benefits at a glance.

Why choose Hillsborough County Fleet Management?

• No more nights & weekends!
• Fleet Technicians work in clean, secure, climate-controlled environments utilizing Lean principles for efficiency.
• The County provides ALL the tools our staff need to diagnose and perform their jobs well.
• Fleet Technicians are reimbursed for all safety toe footwear and safety prescription eyewear.
• Fleet Technicians receive reimbursement for CDL, ASE, and EVT certifications to include initial and renewals.
• Fleet Technicians are paid hourly, with annual performance evaluations and the opportunity for pay increases.
• Fleet Technicians receive ongoing hands-on training, updates, and support in a professional environment to develop their technical and diagnostic skills.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Fleet Technicians are eligible to enroll in the County's comprehensive benefits, including health and life benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and the benefits of being an AFSCME member.

Here is a look at just one of the five Hillsborough County Fleet Maintenance Facilities: Fleet Fire Shop - Trade Secrets Video.

Minimum Qualifications

(Requirement for each tier)

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND
• Successful completion of an approved vocational school or technical training program; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below. (For education and experience only; does not include legally required Licenses or Certifications.); AND
• Must possess EPA approved Section 609 Certification; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License

Tier-1 (Required Experience)

• Two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, truck, or equipment

Tier-2 (Required Experience and Certification)

• Four (4) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, truck, or equipment; AND
• Possession of Four (4) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications from among the following test series:
• Automobile & Light Truck Certification Tests (A1 - A9)
• Alternate Fuels Certification Test (F1)
• Advanced Level Test (L1, L2, L3)
• Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests (T1-T8)
• Truck Equipment Certification Tests (E1-E3)
• Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification Test (G1)
• Transit Bus Certification Tests (H1-H8)
• School Bus Certification Tests (S1-S7)
• Exhaust Systems (X1)
• Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification Tests (MIL2-MIL8)

Tier-3 (Required Experience and Certification)

• Six (6) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, truck, or equipment; AND
• Possession of a Master ASE Certification in Auto/Light Truck; OR
• Possession of a Master ASE Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck; OR
• Possession of a Master Medium Heavy Vehicle Technician and ASE H8 (Preventive Maintenance Transit Bus) or T8 (Preventative Maintenance Medium/Heavy Truck

Apply by 07/07/2025, 11:59 PM

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