AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42003290
About The Position
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, is hiring an Automotive Equipment Mechanic II. The position repairs and maintains gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, including heavy trucks, crawler tractors, and specialized forestry equipment. The mechanic troubleshoots problems using technical knowledge, specialized equipment, technical publications, and specifications, and performs repairs under the supervision of the Automotive Equipment Supervisor. The position also involves preparing computerized work orders and purchase orders, tracking parts costs, purchasing parts and supplies when directed, and maintaining accurate warehouse inventory records and EMIS reports. The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License within six months of appointment. Occasional to moderate travel is required, and the position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and other incidents. The role is on-call and may involve working with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
Requirements
- Six months of experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair work, or a certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair in substitution for the experience.
- Possess a valid driver license.
- Obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License within six months of appointment.
- Pass required pre-employment drug testing; the incumbent is also subject to post-accident, random, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
- Comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements, including pre-employment and annual queries.
- Occasional to moderate travel is required.
- Be available for on-call work and possible emergency response, including travel as needed.
Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems using specialized equipment, technical publications, and specifications.
- Repair equipment under the Automotive Equipment Supervisor’s supervision, including rebuilding major components on heavy trucks, crawler tractors, and other specialized forestry equipment.
- Use specialized tools and diagnostic equipment, welders, and cutting torches to repair equipment.
- Prepare computerized work orders and purchase orders for work performed and accurately complete work orders.
- Track parts costs for materials used in repairs and purchase parts and supplies when directed by the supervisor.
- Maintain accurate parts warehouse inventory records and ensure physical inventory and EMIS computer reports are accurate.
- Perform related work and respond to emergency situations.
Benefits
- Annual boot allotment
- Annual uniform allotment
- Personal protective equipment provided
- Annual and sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
