Fleet Services Driver
City of Jacksonville
Fleet Services Driver
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Fleet Services Driver
Salary
$53,591.89 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2025-06759
Department
Office of Administrative Services
Opening Date
09/18/2025
Closing Date
10/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Fleet Management Division is actively seeking a Fleet Services Driver.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is service maintenance work in operating a tanker or truck to deliver fuel or hazardous materials to various sites, operating a wrecker to transport equipment and tow vehicles, and operating related vehicles. The work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used to transport fuel, vehicles, and equipment which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience . Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, and includes contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarifications. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by established procedures and precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate course of action. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requires only the choice of the correct procedure. The work is performed in a controlled environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Physical demands are moderate and primarily consist of standing, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, walking at work sites for extended periods of time, and lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Operates motor vehicles and uses equipment and tools necessary for transporting fuel, vehicles, and equipment. Work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to instructions and established work routines, the worker is permitted some latitude to set priorities subject to supervisor’s approval.
Examples of Work
+ Operates a tractor truck and fuel tanker or fuel truck to transport fuel or hazardous materials to various sites.
+ Operates a wrecker to transport equipment and tows vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more such as dump trucks, stake body trucks, and garbage packers.
+ Operates transporting vehicles such as lowboys to move equipment from one location to another.
+ Inspects the condition of the vehicles and reports needed repairs and servicing.
+ Performs preventive maintenance such as changing windshield wipers, oil, and tires, and replenishing transmission and hydraulic fluids.
+ Replenishes gasoline, diesel and LP to fuel tankers and fuel trucks at fueling terminals.
+ Transfers gasoline and fuel from below ground fuel tanks to fuel trucks.
+ Mitigates fuel leaks in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
+ Adjusts and operates pumps, lifts, and other auxiliary equipment.
+ Maintains records and prepares reports.
+ Provides training or technical assistance to other workers.
+ Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
+ Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
+ Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used to transport fuel, vehicles, and equipment.
+ Knowledge of standard tools and equipment.
+ Knowledge of the hazards of the work and safety practices and procedures.
+ Ability to inspect and determine mechanical repairs needed on vehicles with gas and diesel engines.
+ Ability to perform preventive maintenance on trucks and tankers.
+ Ability to read, understand, and apply repair orders and technical manuals.
+ Ability to operate tools and equipment.
+ Ability to operate trucks, tankers, and other vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.
+ Ability to prepare and maintain records.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
OPEN REQUIREMENTS:
+ Two (2) years of education and/or experience in the operating of tandem axle tractor trucks with tankers or trailers or related vehicles used in transporting bulk material.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
+ A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with X Endorsement Is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
+ Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
+ The probationary period for this class is six months.
+ Upon appointment to this class, must possess minimum hand tools as required.
+ This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
+ Yes
+ No
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
+ Yes
+ No
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $53,591.89 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
+ Yes
+ No
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have two (2) years of education and/or experience in the operating of tandem axle tractor trucks with tankers or related vehicles used in transporting bulk material?
+ Yes
+ No
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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This position requires a valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an X Endorsement (Any tank vehicle used to transport placardable amounts of hazardous materials). Do you have this type of license?
+ Yes, I have a valid State of Florida Class A CDL with an X endorsement.
+ No, I do not have the required license and understand that I will not be considered for this position.
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
+ Yes
+ No
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
+ Yes
+ No
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
+ Yes
+ No
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
+ Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
+ No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
+ I do not possess a valid driver's license.
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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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Are you in compliance with DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol requirements?
+ Yes
+ No
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Are you registered as a user with the DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? HTTPS://Clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov
+ Yes
+ No
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Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?
+ Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
+ No
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Upon appointment to this class, must possess minimum hand tools as required.
+ I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
+ Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
+ No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
+ I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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