Job Description

This is skilled journeyman level work, which may include lead supervisory responsibilities, involving the maintenance, inspection and fueling of assigned equipment; providing on-the-road field services; and repairing, mounting, computer balancing and inspecting tires on City vehicles and on and off-road construction and maintenance equipment.

Salary: $20.35 - $29.19 Hourly

Close Date: 09-30-2025 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

Obtain a State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver License with "X" endorsement within 12 months of appointment to the position.

Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

Possess two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy equipment tires and wheel servicing, and/or related vehicular maintenance.

Be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred Applicants:

Are able to guide and train employees in servicing activities. Have considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment and methods of repairing, balancing and mounting of tires and wheels and detecting oil and coolant system defects.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.


The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.