Job Summary
City Fleet Services is hiring a dependable and experienced Mobile Fleet Technician to provide professional maintenance and repair services at customer locations throughout Greater Tampa Bay Area.
In this position, you will travel to customer sites in a company-provided service vehicle to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair fleet vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate can work independently, communicate professionally with customers, manage service documentation, and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing the job correctly, keeps a clean and organized work area, and understands that reliable service helps keep our customers’ businesses moving.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel to customer locations to perform mobile fleet maintenance and repairs.
- Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical, starting, charging, braking, cooling, steering, suspension, and fuel-system concerns.
- Complete preventive maintenance services, including oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication, fluid checks, and multipoint inspections.
- Repair and maintain gasoline and diesel vehicles / light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.
- Perform brake, battery, alternator, starter, belt, hose, lighting, and minor electrical repairs.
- Use scan tools and diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults accurately.
- Conduct Department of Transportation inspections when properly qualified and authorized.
- Identify unsafe conditions and recommend necessary or upcoming repairs.
- Communicate findings, repair needs, estimated completion times, and service updates clearly.
- Complete work orders, inspection reports, parts records, photographs, and other service documentation accurately.
- Maintain an organized inventory of tools, equipment, fluids, and commonly used parts.
- Keep the assigned mobile service vehicle clean, stocked, and ready for daily work.
- Follow company procedures and all applicable workplace, environmental, and roadside safety requirements.
- Properly handle and dispose of oil, fluids, filters, batteries, and other regulated materials.
- Protect customer vehicles, equipment, property, and confidential information.
- Participate in emergency, after-hours, or on-call service when scheduled.
- Perform other fleet maintenance duties as assigned.
Job Expectations
The successful Mobile Fleet Technician will be expected to:
- Arrive on time and be prepared for scheduled service calls.
- Work independently without continuous supervision.
- Diagnose problems logically instead of replacing parts unnecessarily.
- Complete safe, dependable repairs that meet professional standards.
- Provide honest recommendations and communicate respectfully with customers.
- Maintain accurate and timely records for every service visit.
- Follow approved estimates and obtain authorization before completing additional work.
- Take responsibility for assigned tools, parts, equipment, and the mobile service vehicle.
- Maintain a clean, professional appearance and work environment.
- Follow safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Notify management promptly about delays, safety concerns, additional repair needs, or customer issues.
- Represent City Fleet Services professionally at every customer location.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 2 years of professional automotive, diesel, truck, equipment, or fleet maintenance experience.
- Demonstrated experience performing preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to legally operate the class of service vehicle assigned to the position.
- Must provide employment history that demonstrates reliability and relevant hands-on mechanical experience.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and vehicle lifts or jacking equipment safely.
- Basic ability to read wiring diagrams, service information, maintenance schedules, and repair procedures.
- Ability to use a smartphone or tablet for work orders, photographs, communication, and timekeeping.
- Ability to work outdoors and at customer locations in varying weather and operating conditions.
- Ability to pass any job-related background check, motor vehicle record review, drug screening, or physical assessment required by company policy or law.
- Must have authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three or more years of fleet, commercial vehicle, diesel, or mobile repair experience.
- Technical school or vocational training in automotive or diesel technology.
- ASE certifications or equivalent industry credentials.
- Current DOT inspector qualification.
- Commercial Driver’s License, if applicable to the vehicles serviced or operated.
- Experience with light-, medium-, or heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
- Experience with diesel engines and aftertreatment systems.
- Experience using computerized diagnostic platforms and fleet-management software.
- Welding, fabrication, hydraulic, trailer, or equipment-repair experience.
- Previous experience working independently from a mobile service vehicle.
- Experience communicating directly with fleet managers, drivers, and commercial customers.
Employment History Qualifications
Applicants should provide a complete and accurate work history that includes:
- Employer names and locations.
- Dates of employment.
- Positions held and primary responsibilities.
- Types of vehicles or equipment serviced.
- Examples of preventive maintenance, diagnostic, and repair experience.
- Relevant certifications, licenses, or technical training.
- An explanation of significant gaps in employment, when requested.
- Professional references who can confirm applicable experience, dependability, and quality of work.
Preference may be given to applicants whose employment history demonstrates:
- Consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Increasing technical responsibility.
- Experience working independently.
- Safe work practices.
- Accurate service documentation.
- Professional customer communication.
- Responsible care of company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Equivalent combinations of technical training, military mechanical experience, apprenticeships, and professional work experience may be considered.
Physical and Working Requirements
This position may require the employee to:
- Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and work underneath vehicles.
- Lift and carry up to 75 pounds independently and heavier items with appropriate assistance or equipment.
- Use tools requiring manual dexterity and repetitive hand movements.
- Work around moving vehicles, machinery, chemicals, oils, fuels, noise, dust, and exhaust.
- Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other changing weather conditions.
- Drive between customer locations for extended periods.
- Safely enter and exit the mobile service vehicle multiple times throughout the workday.
- Wear required personal protective equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Pay: $250.00 - $500.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
