Fleet Technician Automobile

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

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.

• 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

• 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

• Proficiently diagnose vehicles with electronic test equipment (scanner, laptop, etc.) and perform necessary repairs, including component removal and replacement
• Diagnose and make repairs on vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension systems
• Read and comprehend written and electric repair and wiring schematics
• Diagnose and repair standard vehicle and equipment wiring, components, and lighting, including component removal and replacement
• Diagnose and repair complex emergency vehicle wiring, components, and lighting, including component removal and replacement
• Diagnose and repair automotive and various-sized trailer brakes, including component removal and replacement
• Respond to road calls and work in the field, on occasion, as required
• Update knowledge by reading and participating in educational opportunities
• Order parts and replace inventory following City policy and protocols as needed

• 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.

• Trade School or three (3) years’ experience as an automotive mechanic; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Valid Driver’s License

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the automotive and mechanic trade
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and standard safety precautions of the work
• Considerable knowledge of external and internal engine components, transmission function, brake systems, suspension systems, electrical systems, complex emergency lighting, 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
  • Light equipment: Automobiles, ½ ton, ¾ ton, and 1-ton vehicles and small trailers

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.