Description

The Vehicle Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing Sheriff office vehicles and other equipment, such as patrol cars, generators, lawn equipment, boats, ATVs, trailers and any other equipment owned by the Sheriff’s office. Incumbent must supervise and instruct inmates on their duties and responsibilities, and in operation of equipment. Duties also include preparing vehicles for auction. This position reports to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.

• Ensures that their work area is clean, organized, safe and presentable in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains and submits in a timely manner their time/attendance/leave sheets pursuant to agency policies.
• Oversees the care/custody/control of inmates and detainees’ pursuant to applicable agency policies/procedures and FMJS regulations and requirements.
• Instruct inmates in the correct operation of equipment, providing safety instructions and corrective feedback in order for the inmates to master the operating procedures and controls in a safe efficient manner, pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with agency policies.
• Inspects vehicle to ensure that personal effects are removed prior to the vehicle going to auction; record vehicle VIN number and odometer reading, and assign work orders to personnel to repair crash damage and remove equipment.
• Inspects fleet parking lot and building in the morning for damaged vehicles and security of the building, and again at fleet maintenance in the evening for security.

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Requirements

• ASE certifications preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products.
• Speak and understand the English language.