AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 55010569

State of Florida•NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL

3d•$47,066 - $60,910•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Transportation is hiring an Automotive Equipment Mechanic II for its District Six North Dade Shop in North Miami Beach. The position performs skilled diagnosis, repair, overhaul, and replacement of components and systems in automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and related equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems. Work includes field-testing vehicles and equipment after repairs and repairing, changing, and balancing tires. The mechanic performs preventive and periodic maintenance, prepares seasonal equipment, responds to emergency road-service calls, and carries out minor vehicle and equipment repairs. Additional duties include minor welding and paint and body repairs, parts and supply requests, work-order and time reporting, proper tool cleanup and storage, and compliance with waste-generation, storage, disposal, and documentation requirements. The mechanic may instruct other mechanics or helpers. The position is based at the District Six North Dade Shop, 1773 NE 205th Street, North Miami Beach, Florida 33179. The incumbent must be on call for emergencies when necessary and available for nonstandard or extended hours during emergencies and natural disasters. The role involves working with or around Department of Corrections inmates and requires a valid Class E driver’s license, followed by obtaining a Class B CDL instructional permit within 60 days of appointment and a Class B CDL with air brakes within 10 months.

Requirements

High school diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency and two years of experience in passenger vehicle and heavy equipment repair and maintenance; alternatively, three years of such experience may substitute for the high school credential.
Valid Class E driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Obtain a Class B CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment and a valid Class B CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment.
Meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11 and register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as required for the pre-employment query.
Knowledge of repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, small engines, and heavy equipment; diagnostic equipment; repair manuals; purchasing rules and regulations; and waste-generation, storage, and disposal requirements.
Skill using hand tools and mechanical equipment; replacing, repairing, and installing components and accessories; documenting work and materials on work orders; preventive maintenance; and customer service.
Ability to operate motor vehicles; troubleshoot automotive and equipment problems; perform gasoline or diesel repairs and maintenance; assist with body and fender repairs; use appropriate safety equipment; work independently; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively; perform minor welding; and develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb, squat, stoop, push, pull, crawl, and bend.
Ability to operate and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more after obtaining the required CDL permit and license.
Availability for on-call emergency duty and nonstandard or extended hours during emergencies and natural disasters.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and replace engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems, and other components in automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and related equipment.
Field-test vehicles and equipment to verify that repairs have been completed satisfactorily.
Repair, change, and balance tires on automotive and heavy equipment.
Perform preventive and periodic maintenance and prepare seasonal equipment.
Comply with waste-generation, storage, and disposal laws, rules, and policies, and assist with related documentation.
Submit requests for parts and supplies; track and report time charged to work activities and complete shop work orders.
Respond to emergency road-service calls and perform minor repairs to vehicles and equipment.
Clean up after repairs and return tools to their proper locations.
Perform minor welding, paint, and body repairs as needed.
Instruct other mechanics or helpers in repairing automobiles, trucks, and other equipment.
Respond to emergencies and remain on call when necessary; work nonstandard or extended hours during emergencies and natural disasters.
Operate commercial motor vehicles and perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections after obtaining the required CDL.
Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.