February 26, 2026
Manatee County Fleet Services
5213 4th Avenue Circle East Bradenton, Florida 34208
Melinda Waggoner
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Master Automotive Service Technology
Full-Time
Yes
7AM-3:30PM
Expected Starting Hourly Range: $20.68 - $31.95
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.
Wellbeing Benefits:
Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access
Personal Training (5 Free per year)
Pharmacy Technician
Group Fitness Classes
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
Diabetes Care Program
Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)
Miscellaneous Benefits:
Workers’ Compensation
Training/Seminars
Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
Paid Time Off:
12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Three (3) Personal Holidays
Personal Sick Leave
Family Sick Leave
Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
Professional Medical Appointment Leave
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave
Military Training Leave
FMLA
Vacation Award: Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.
Years of Service Vacation Days
0-5 16.25 days
6-10 19.50 days
11+ 22.75 days
Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.
Insurance:
Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Insurance
Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Retirement:
Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
FRS Webinars
Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner
Career Wellness:
Professional Leadership Programs
Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
Career Counseling
Toastmasters
Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards
Education Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of Public Service, including GED reimbursement.
Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Flexible Spending Account:
Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.
Permanent Part Time - Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
• ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
• Workers’ Compensation
• Training/Seminars
• Fitness Center Access for employee only
• FRS options
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
Paid Time Off:
• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Three (3) Personal Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day 80/hrs.
per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on
a pro-rated basis
Visit mymanatee.org or click link below.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/manateecounty/jobs/5221141/fleet-maintenance-technician-i-senior-doq?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
This position is responsible for performing skilled manual and mechanical tasks necessary for repair and preventive maintenance of the County's fleet vehicles and vehicular equipment.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
In Accordance with Area of Assignment:
Checks vehicles and opens work orders.
Inspects vehicles/equipment and opens computerized work orders.
Performs maintenance tasks including 32-point inspections, oil changes, fluid level checks, battery's and tires.
Repairs, or assists with repairs to vehicles and vehicular equipment, which may include gasoline, diesel, tasks related to engine repair and driveability; hydraulics, transmission, air conditioning, brake systems; etc.
Maybe required to use welding and cutting tools to fabricate, strengthen and/or repair weak or fatigued points and perform simple welding tasks.
Inspects and adjusts front end and rear axle alignment and suspension systems.
Uses state-of-the-art mechanical and diagnostic equipment.
Prepares and maintains reports, logs, records, etc., as required.
The Senior level serves in a lead capacity by instructing and overseeing the work of lower-level experience staff.
Communicates clearly, effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing, including understanding and following instructions and other materials (i. e., manuals, schematics, work orders, etc.)
Performs other duties (including weather and other extreme conditions) as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school graduate/equivalent.
Experience:
Tech I: Minimum of two (2) years' work and/or a certification from an accredited technical school from (within the last 7 years) in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and vehicular equipment.
Tech II: Minimum of three (3) years’ work and/or training experience (within the last 8 years) in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and vehicular equipment.
Tech III: Minimum of Five (5) years’ work and/or training experience (within the last 10 years) in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and vehicular equipment.
Senior: Minimum of six (6) years’ work and/or training experience (within the last 11 years) in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and vehicular equipment.
All levels: Must possess a complete set of department approved automotive mechanic tools.
Licenses/Certifications:
Tech I: Minimum of one (1) active certification equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF, or must obtain one certification within 6 months of hire.
Tech II: Minimum of three (3) active certifications equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF. Additional or specific ASE certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.
Tech III: Minimum of four (4) active certifications equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF. Additional or specific ASE certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.
Senior: Minimum of five (5) active certifications equivalent to those of ASE or NATEF. Additional or specific ASE certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.
All Levels:
Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with P (Passenger) endorsement or must obtain within six (6) months of hire.
All levels must possess a complete, department-approved, set of automotive mechanic tools.
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All positions will be given a tool allowance ranging from $1.84-$2.62, depending on hired level.