AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 55007755 1 1

State of Florida•MIAMI, FL

9d•$47,066 - $60,909•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Transportation is hiring a full-time Automotive Equipment Mechanic II for the South Dade Shop in Miami, Florida. The position performs skilled diagnosis, repair, overhaul, and replacement of components in automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and related equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems. Duties also include field-testing vehicles and equipment, tire repair and balancing, preventive and periodic maintenance, seasonal equipment preparation, emergency road service, and minor welding, paint, and body repairs. The mechanic maintains work orders and records of time, materials, and waste-related activities; requests parts and supplies; cleans the work area and returns tools; and instructs other mechanics or helpers. The position reports concerns to the Shop Manager and must comply with applicable waste generation, storage, and disposal requirements. The position is based at 14655 SW 122 Ave., Miami, FL 33186. The incumbent must be available for non-standard and extended hours during emergencies and natural disasters, and will work with or around Department of Corrections inmates. A valid Class E driver's license is required, followed by obtaining a Class B instructional permit within 60 days of appointment and a Class B CDL with air brakes within 10 months. The Department pays initial CDL training and testing costs subject to available funding, with conditions described in the posting. The advertised annual salary range is $47,066.46–$60,909.54, with a $1,976 annual Competitive Area Differential additive.

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 diploma or equivalency certificate.
Valid Class E driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Obtain a Class B 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.
Register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as required for pre-employment and subsequent queries; successful applicant must pass mandatory drug screening.
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 in using hand tools and mechanical equipment; replacing, repairing, and installing vehicle components and accessories; documenting work and materials on work orders; preventive maintenance; and customer service.
Ability to operate motor vehicles; troubleshoot vehicle and equipment problems; perform gasoline or diesel repair and maintenance; assist with body and fender repairs; use safety equipment; work independently; follow instructions; communicate effectively; perform minor welding; and develop effective working relationships.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb, squat, stoop, push, pull, crawl, and bend.
Ability to operate and conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more after obtaining the required CDL instructional permit and license.
Be readily available while on duty to operate a CMV consistent with the required CDL or routinely perform other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
Be available to work non-standard and/or extended hours during emergencies and natural disasters.
Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.
Have an acceptable driving record under the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and replace gasoline or diesel 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 completed repairs.
Repair, change, and balance tires on automotive and heavy equipment.
Perform preventive and periodic maintenance, including preparation of seasonal equipment.
Respond to emergency road service calls and perform minor vehicle and equipment repairs.
Perform minor welding, paint, and body repairs as needed.
Comply with waste generation, storage, and disposal requirements and help document waste generation and disposal activities.
Request parts and supplies; track and report time charged to work activities and complete shop work orders.
Clean up after repairs and return tools to their proper locations.
Instruct other mechanics or helpers in the repair of automobiles, trucks, and other equipment.
Elevate questions or concerns to the Shop Manager.