About the role#
The Fleet Intern position is a hands-on opportunity for students looking to start a career in the automotive repair industry. You will work directly with experienced professionals to learn internal operations and assist with the maintenance of city vehicles and equipment. This is a part-time role requiring 20 to 25 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Shadow and train with experienced professionals in fleet operations.
- Perform service and repair work on a variety of vehicles, including cars, pickups, medium and heavy trucks, fire apparatus, construction equipment, and riding mowers.
- Assist staff with day-to-day operations, including data analysis, research, and report writing.
- Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
- Provide clerical support by managing files, organizing documents, and answering phone inquiries.
- Attend business meetings and networking events.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an institution of higher learning, working toward an associate or bachelor degree in a related field.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to understand and follow moderately-complex oral and written instructions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
- Analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant work or classroom experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Gainesville, Florida.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
About City of Gainesville
The City of Gainesville operates as a government agency in north central Florida. Founded in 1869, the organization provides municipal services including public safety, utilities, and urban planning. It maintains a commission-manager form of government for its residents. The city employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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