Lead Fleet Mechanic

This is skilled work in overseeing the repair of complex maintenance systems on diverse emergency vehicles and firefighting apparatus.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of complex maintenance and/or specialized repair tasks in a repair shop or in the field. The primary purpose of this position is to control apparatus flow, assign jobs to Technicians and prioritize the ever-changing needs of the department.

Assigning, overseeing, and reviewing the work of subordinate employees engaged in performing complex maintenance and/or specialized repair tasks in the operation of a major automotive repair center. Tampa Fire Rescue Support: Leadership increase required to manage productivity and technical oversight for Fleet's Fire Rescue Maintenance operations.

Work is of more than average difficulty and is performed on automotive, construction and/or special vehicles and equipment that are gasoline, diesel and/or propane powered, to include fire apparatus. Employees assist in providing training to lower level mechanics, as well as checking the work of others for accuracy, completeness and other purposes of quality control. Under general supervision, employees exercise reasonable initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks and adhering to established rules and practices of safety. May require that the incumbent work night, holidays, and/or weekends. Work is reviewed through observation while in progress, and operational road testing and/or inspection upon completion.

Perform advanced technical maintenance and major repair work on Fire Rescue and Support Apparatus to include boats that are gasoline, diesel, and/or propane powered.

Operates a variety of motor vehicles and equipment in order to diagnose and evaluate vehicle/equipment problems and either repairs or makes recommendations as to appropriate repair requirements; prepares estimates of accident damage on all types of motor vehicles; repairs motor vehicle bodies to include painting and prep work; cleans vehicles to maintain appearance.

Overseeing that work orders are complete, and billing is correct. With the ever-increasing demand from the Fire Department, increasing in size, age of fleet, complexity of apparatus this position is vital to the success of the Fire Maintenance Division.

Other duties include intake and releasing of apparatus to companies.

Accurately records time and information on work performed in Fleet Information System.

Performs related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of: standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of diverse gasoline, diesel and/or propane powered vehicles and equipment; mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles as applied to maintenance and repairs of automotive, construction, solid waste, and special vehicles and equipment.

Working knowledge of: occupational hazards and safety precautions relating to vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair; safe methods used for hoisting and relocating heavy mechanisms.

Some knowledge of: operation and use of diverse automotive, construction and special vehicles and equipment.

Ability to: perform complex maintenance and/or specialized mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs; use and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints and technical publications; operate testing equipment to detect vehicle and equipment malfunctions and to identify repair requirements; perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance; understand and follow oral and written instructions and prepare simple reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; inspect work of others and train lower level mechanics; operate a variety of motor vehicles.

Skill in: use and care of tools, machinery, and testing equipment utilized in complex maintenance of Fire Rescue and Support Apparatus to include boats, special vehicles and equipment.

Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school and three (3) year of experience in performing advanced technical maintenance and major repair work on Fire Rescue and Support Apparatus to include boats that are gasoline, diesel, and/or propane powered, including six (6) months experience in performing complex maintenance and/or specialized repair.

• Must have at least two (2) Technical certification issued by National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) in tests A1 through A8 as an Automobile Technician or certification in tests T2 through T8 as an Medium/Heavy Truck Technician. 
• Must have at least one (1) Fire Apparatus EVT certification and/or one (1) Ambulance EVT certification from the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission (EVTCC).
• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license 
• Possession of a valid Florida commercial driver’s license class “B” within six (6) months.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

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