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Technician at CHELCO!

Do you like fixing things? Do you know your way around vehicles? Can you perform equipment maintenance and repairs safely? Then this may be the career for you!

CHELCO, a progressive, member-owned electric utility in DeFuniak Springs, FL, is seeking a Fleet Technician to maintain and repair the CHELCO and Southland Utilities fleet of vehicles and equipment. This role plays a vital part in keeping our operations running smoothly and safely.

As a Fleet Technician, you would:

• Perform vehicle and equipment maintenance, repairs, inspections and general duties safely.
• Examine and repair cooperative vehicles and special equipment. To include vehicle systems, electrical, hydraulic, power trains, steering, brakes, air systems, and body work.
• Investigate vehicle problems and assist with coordinating work to be performed and future repair requirements with the Shop Supervisor or the Master Fleet Technician.
• Maintains RTA: accounting, parts, inventory and preventative maintenance computer software for all vehicles.
• Ensure shop, tools, and equipment are clean and maintained in an appropriate manner.
• Perform other Corporate Services Department and cooperative-related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of related experience; or a US Environmental Protection Agency 609 Technician certification and the Automotive Service Excellence T8-Preventive Maintenance Inspection certification and at least two years of experience; or Automotive Service Excellence Master Certification and US Environmental Protection Agency 609 Technician certification and at least one year of related experience. Class A CDL is required.

Must have basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming related to vehicles. The preferred candidate will also have the following skills:

• Strength in troubleshooting, critical thinking, and equipment selection.
• Must be able to perform routine maintenance on vehicles.
• Should have the ability to keep hands and arms steady
• Should have the ability to use multi-limb coordination, trunk strength, and manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• English language ability to converse with internal and/or external customers in English.

Our Benefits:

CHELCO proudly offers its employees medical, dental, vision, flexible savings or health savings accounts, NRECA pension plan, 401 (k) with company match, life insurance, short-term disability, education/professional development, wellness, and safety program incentives, generous paid time off, volunteer time off, and ten paid holidays a year.

The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours are subject to change. The position will be based at the CHELCO Headquarters building in DeFuniak Springs until transferring to the Freeport Office. This position may have occasional overtime as needed. This position primarily works in a covered garage environment with some exposure to elements. With the exception of STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance at a designated worksite location is considered essential.

Apply Now!

Applications accepted from 10/28/2025 through 3:00 pm 11/14/2025. Apply at https://www.chelco.com/careers. Resumes only with completed applications. Questions? Call HR, 850-307-1127. Interviewees will be notified. Drug Free Workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran.