Fleet Mechanic Trainee - Lead (Depending on Qualifications)

Fleet Mechanic Trainee - Lead (Depending on Qualifications)

Salary: $50,252.80 - $104,395.20 Annually Location: FL 34207, FL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 26-10002 Bureau ENFORCEMENT Opening Date: 01/05/2026

Description Benefits Questions

General Description of Duties Hours: Monday-Friday Performs skilled maintenance and repair work on agency vehicles and equipment, including:

• Preventive maintenance
• Mechanical and electrical systems diagnostics
• Mechanical and electrical repairs and replacements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Ability to prepare and maintain maintenance records, including technical manuals, parts inventory, and repair records. Knowledge of the materials, tools, and methods used in the diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and servicing of a variety of vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of drivelines, braking, climate control, electronic, electrical, fuel, and hydraulic systems and components. Knowledge of parts requirements and parts compatibility. Skill in diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment. Skill in using various test equipment to diagnose vehicles and equipment. Skill in the use of various tools used to repair vehicles and equipment.

Physical Abilities Ability to frequently push, pull, lift, and/or carry equipment, tools, supplies, and other materials weighing up to 75 lbs. and to occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or carry equipment, supplies, and other materials weighing up to 100 lbs. Must also possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to use hands and arms to finger, handle, grasp, and feel; climb into, out of, and under vehicles, and to operate the following: vehicles, computers, tools, and any other equipment that is used to perform the essential functions of the job.

Tasks and Policies Confers with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, to discuss work to be performed, and future repair requirements. Completes work orders, maintenance logs, reports, and records detailing all work performed, parts/supplies used, time required, and location of repair. Diagnoses complex vehicle and equipment systems such as braking, climate control, electrical, electronic, steering, and driveline to determine repair requirements. Complies with safety programs to ensure all equipment and tools are used in a safe manner as well as ensuring compliance with county, state, and federal policies and regulations pertaining to hazardous waste handling. Repairs and/or replaces faulty, defective, or worn parts, components, and systems of fleet vehicles and equipment. Checks and maintains or replaces all fluid systems, filters, tires, and safety equipment to maintain fleet vehicles in a safe operational status. Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified timeframe and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Policy Arrives on time for work, limits breaks and lunches to the allotted time, and leaves on time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders; communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave; patterns and amounts of leave usage (not including legitimate, properly scheduled, and approved leave and protected leave). Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards. Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team meetings, working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made. Follows standard office procedures, safety policies, and procedures, and agency General Orders. Maintains good interpersonal relations (the manner in which the employee responds emotionally and verbally) with the public, other employees, and supervisors. This policy also relates to the image the employee projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming. Operates and cares for equipment, tools, and vehicles according to prescribed standards and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications Fleet Mechanic Trainee:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Must have 1 year experience maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment
• Valid Florida driver license required
• Must pass MCSO 8-hour Driver Improvement Course
• Must possess a basic set of hand tools

Fleet Mechanic:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Must have 2 years experience maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment
• Must obtain a Master Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) certification and Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification
• Valid Florida driver license required
• Must pass MCSO 8-hour Driver Improvement Course
• Must possess a department-approved set of hand tools

Senior Fleet Mechanic:

• Must meet all requirements for Fleet Mechanic (812A)
• Must have an additional 2 years-experience maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment (4 years total)
• Must complete 60 continuing education hours in approved automotive repair or can substitute with an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology or Repair field
• Must complete ASE A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines Certification
• Must complete ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification

Lead Fleet Mechanic:

• Must meet all requirements for Senior Fleet Mechanic
• Must have an additional 3 years-experience maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment (7 years total)
• Must complete an additional 60 hours continuing education hours in approved automotive repair (120 hours total) or can substitute with a Bachelors Degree in Automotive Engineering or Repair field
• Must complete ASE T-Series (T1-T8) Medium-Heavy Truck Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees that fosters, maintains, and promotes equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran's status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability, or status in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• Excellent State Retirement
• Uniforms for Specific Civilian Personnel
• 12 Holidays Per Year (includes employees' birthday)
• Excellent Vacation Plan - Start accruing two weeks of vacation time earned by the end of your first year
• Sick Leave - 12 days per year, accrued by pay period
• Life Insurance - Equals annual base salary
• Health Insurance (optional)
• Dental (optional)
• Take-Home Vehicle for Specific Civilian Personnel
• Career Service - After one year of satisfactory continuous service
• Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
• Direct Payroll Deposit (any banking institution)
• Disability Insurance (long-term disability)
• College Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Extensive Wellness Program

Application Questions

1. Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No
2. Are you a citizen of the United States or a lawful, permanent resident, granted refugee or asylee status and authorized to work in the United States? Yes No
3. Do you possess a valid drivers license? Yes No
4. Which best describes your highest level of education?
   • No High School Diploma or Equivalency
   • High School Diploma/GED
   • Some college
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
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   • How many years of experience do you possess in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment?
     • None
     • Less than one year
     • 1 year
     • 2 - 3 years
     • 4+ years
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     • In order to conduct a thorough background investigation, you will be required to provide the website(s) and user name(s) for all social media accounts. In addition, you will be required to "friend" our background investigators on Facebook, if applicable. Do you confirm that on this application you have provided the requested information and will provide them access to your personal accounts? Yes No
     • Have you registered with Selective Service? (NOTE: Registration is required by all males prior to their 26th birthday. If you are a male age 18-25 and have not yet registered, you must do so here. Females are not required to register at this time and should select N/A.) Yes No
     • Are you willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, rotating shifts, and holidays? Yes No
     • Do you currently possess a Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification? Yes No
     • Do you currently possess an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification? Yes No
     • Do you possess a set of hand tools to use in this position? (They must be approved by the department.) Yes No
     • In the last twelve (12) months, have you used marijuana, or its derivative? Yes No
     • Have you ever sold, delivered, or manufactured a controlled substance? Yes No
     • Have you ever illegally used a controlled substance, including marijuana or its derivative, while employed as a law enforcement or corrections officer, while working in a prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position of public safety? (Exception: Any use of marijuana or its derivative while working in the capacity of an undercover operative for the purpose of the investigation) Yes No
     • In the last three (3) years, have you illegally used any Schedule I through Schedule V, excluding marijuana, (Schedules I through V, as defined in the Controlled Substances Action, 21 U.S.C., Section 812, include but are not limited to, cocaine, crack, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), amphetamines, methamphetamines, heroin, MDMA, GHB, and anabolic steroids)? Yes No
     • Have you ever illegally used any of the following controlled substance in your lifetime? (Please check all that apply. If none, check the last box, "Not applicable".)
       • Amphetamines such as Uppers/
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