Sarasota County Government

1660 Ringling Blvd.

(941) 861-5810

Rick Bevill

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Full-Time

Yes

6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

$21.07/hr(+), Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience. For Master status, as well as each A.S.E. Certification obtained, there is an additional $0.20/hr pay additive!

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

https://scgov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SCGOV/job/Transit-Maintenance-Technician---Breeze-Transit-Department_R17108

Do you have mechanical experience in the automotive or heavy truck industry? Do you have ASE certifications now or have the desire and ability to become ASE certified? Our Breeze Transit department is in need of someone with skilled diagnostic abilities, capable of repair and preventative maintenance on both medium and heavy duty diesel buses, as well as gas powered support vehicles. We run a Monday thru Friday first shift schedule for all mechanic positions. Entry level position starts out paying $21.07/hr (Step 1) with higher pay (steps) for those with experience. Full benefits begin within 60 days of hire, vacation and holiday time starts to accrue on day one and our ASE program pays .20 per hour per ASE certification with 36 total payable certifications available.

Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent education.
- Two (2) years of experience in the automotive/heavy equipment/transit repair industry.
- Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements within six (6) months after date of hire. (We're willing to help with this!)

- Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certifications in Transit Brakes (H4) and Steering and Suspension (H5) not required at time of hire but must be obtained within twelve (12) months from date of hire. (We're willing to help with this, too!)

** Must supply own basic tool set and rolling toolbox upon hire. This position is eligible for a $1,200 annual tool allowance. **

Certifications we're willing to help you obtain: Automotive (A) series, Transit (H) series, Heavy Truck (T) series and for some of the advanced level certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:
- E.P.A. Section 608 & 609 certifications.

Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Individual must regularly bend, stretch, use arms, back, and legs to perform job task requirements necessary to accomplish position duties.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.