Fleet Technician in Merritt Island, Florida at SST Direct

This role provides hands-on support to fleet maintenance and operations team, performing a wide range of tasks that keep vehicles, equipment, and the shop in safe, ready-to-work condition. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to jump in wherever help is needed—from operating a forklift to keeping work areas clean and organized.

📍 Working Location: Merritt Island, FL.
💰 Pay: $27hr - $35hr (depending on experience)
Benefits
🕒 Shifts needed:

7am - 3pm

3pm - 11pm

11pm - 7am

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move parts, materials, vehicles, and equipment safely throughout the shop and yard
• Support fleet mechanics and technicians with general tasks, including staging parts, retrieving tools, and assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including sweeping, removing debris, and disposing of waste and recyclables properly
• Receive, unload, stock, and organize parts, supplies, and materials
• Perform basic vehicle and equipment checks such as fluid levels, tire pressure, and visual inspections
• Assist with moving and positioning vehicles, trailers, and equipment within the facility
• Maintain shop equipment and tools, reporting damaged or malfunctioning items to supervisors
• Support inventory counts and help track parts and consumables
• Perform other duties as assigned to support fleet, shop, and site operations

Skills/Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to safely operate a forklift (certification required upon hire)
• Ability to operate scissor lifts and boom lifts (certification required upon hire)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and to stand, walk, bend, and work on your feet for extended periods
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks, including general cleanup and labor
• Strong reliability, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work well as part of a team

Required

• Current forklift operator certification
• Aerial operator certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a fleet, automotive, warehouse, or maintenance shop environment
• ITAR Requirements

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Work is performed in a shop, warehouse, and outdoor yard environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and fumes
• Requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and operating equipment
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Steel toe shoes are required

Once you apply, please text "FleeTech" to 904-712-6140 for a faster reply.

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