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Sarasota County Government ยท 4 months ago

Breeze Transit Maintenance Technician/Mechanic

positionPinkney Avenue
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$23.54/hr - $25.54/hr
date2+ years exp

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Breeze Transit Maintenance Technician/Mechanic to join their Transit department. The role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing medium and heavy-duty diesel buses as well as gas-powered support vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient transit operations.

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Responsibilities

Diagnose, maintain, overhaul, inspect, and repair fixed route bus systems and components. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: engines, transmissions, electrical, pneumatic, braking, and hydraulic systems, wheelchair ramps and ADA equipment, fareboxes, and electronic equipment
Utilize a laptop computer, handheld scanners, computer software, technical manuals, and online media to correctly diagnose and repair vehicle systems and components
Perform service calls and trade buses out for the operations department as required
Enter repair information, labor hours, and detailed notes into the maintenance information system
Update your hours worked into your Workday timecard system daily
Accurately fill out PMI forms and submit to your supervisor promptly
Clean shop, grounds, vehicle wash areas, and vehicles as required by operational need
Repair shop equipment, as necessary

Qualification

ASE certificationsDiesel bus maintenanceHeavy-duty vehicle repairFlorida CDL Class BDiagnostic abilitiesMechanical experiencePreventative maintenanceE.P.A. certifications

Required

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
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certifications in Transit Brakes (H4) and Steering and Suspension (H5) are not required at the time of hire, but must be obtained within twelve (12) months from the date of hire
Must supply own basic tool set and rolling toolbox upon hire

Preferred

E.P.A. Section 608 & 609 certifications

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
16 paid vacation days

Company

Sarasota County Government

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Sarasota County Government is a county organization that dedicated to providing customer-focused services that add value to the community.
dateFounded in 1921
location
Sarasota, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.scgov.net/

H1B Sponsorship

Sarasota County Government has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Amanda Glover, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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Chris Louria
Chief Human Resources Officer/Director
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