AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 55000412

State of Florida•WEST PALM BEACH, FL

6d•$47,066 - $60,910•Onsite

About The Position

This position is essential to the Department as its duties are to Maintain and Repair FDOT Vehicles and Equipment. With the volume of vehicle and equipment breakdowns, which are a common event, we need to be staffed to perform Preventive Maintenance to reduce breakdowns and provide safe equipment for our staff. FDOT vehicles are required to be inspected by the States’s Motor Carrier Compliance Officers on an annual basis, as well as spot checks. FDOT cannot have vehicles out of service because mechanical issues were not handled. We must have roadworthy equipment to respond to any type of call. Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Requirements

Knowledge of repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, small engines and heavy equipment
Knowledge of diagnostic equipment
Knowledge of the use of repair manuals
Knowledge of purchasing rules and regulations
Knowledge of all waste generation, storage, and disposal laws, rules, and policies
Skills in the use of hand tools and mechanical equipment
Skills in replacing, repairing and installing various components and accessories such as radios, heaters, windshield wipers, etc
Skills in documenting work performed and materials used on work orders
Skills in performing preventive maintenance on vehicles and various equipment
Skills in customer service
Ability to operate motor vehicles
Ability to troubleshoot automotive and equipment problems
Ability to perform a variety of gasoline or diesel repair and maintenance
Ability to assist in body and fender repair work
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb, squat, stoop, push, pull, crawl and bend
Ability to use appropriate safety equipment
Ability to work independently
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to perform minor welding
Ability to operate and perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections required on commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 26,000 lbs. or more
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
Possess a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency and two years of experience as a mechanic in passenger vehicle and heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
An additional year of experience, for a total of three years’ experience, in passenger vehicle or heavy equipment repair and maintenance is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.
Possess a valid Class "E" driver’s license
Must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query.
Must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
Must have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.

Nice To Haves

Obtain a Class "B" CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to position and obtain a valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes is required within 10 months of appointment to the position.
Once the CLP is obtained, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query.
The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department, subject to available funding.
An employee will be given three chances to pass the license requirements.
The employee will be responsible for paying for the initial CLP fee, as well as any additional training and re-test costs, and the CDL fee.
If the employee voluntarily separates from the Department within two (2) years of obtaining their CDL, the employee will be responsible for paying the costs of the initial training and testing.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled work in the diagnosis, repair, overhaul and replacement of gasoline or diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and other parts and major components in automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and other related equipment.
Field test vehicles and equipment to ensure the repairs have been satisfactorily completed.
Repairs, changes, and balances tires on automotive and heavy equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment is maintained and is in proper working order.
Performs periodic maintenance, repair, and preparation of seasonal equipment.
Complies with all waste generation, storage, and disposal laws, rules, and policies.
Assists in the maintenance of proper documentation of all waste generation and disposal activities.
Elevates questions/items of concern to Shop Manager.
Submits requests for parts and supplies.
Responsible for properly tracking and reporting time charged on various work activities and completing shop work orders.
Purchases parts and shop supplies as P card holder and is accountable for proper processing of invoices and completion of required paperwork and work orders.
Operates personal computers and printers for processing warehouse commodity issue tickets and work orders.
Responds to emergency road service calls and performs minor repairs to vehicles and equipment.
Cleans up after repairs and returns tools to their proper location.
Performs minor welding, paint and body repairs as needed.
Instructs other mechanics or helpers in the repair of automobiles, trucks, and other equipment.