Diesel Mechanic Apprentice, Fleet Central (Land O' Lakes) *GENERAL APPLICATION*

Estimated Start Date: 09/28/2026
Location : Transportation Central, 5346 Parkway Boulevard, Land O'Lakes, FL 34639

TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE FICA W BENEFITS

245 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible - 3 Year Apprenticeship Program

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the shop manager and/or a journey worker the apprentice will assist with the responsibilities for the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-driven vehicles and related heavy and specialized equipment and reviewed in accordance with specifications and accepted standards and procedures.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Current and valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) upon completion of the apprenticeship program

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All hires must pass the pre-employment drug screening according to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employees Testing Act (OTETA).
• All hires must meet the physical requirements of the Post Offer Employment Testing (POET).

COMPENSATION

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.

For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.