AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 55004305

State of Florida•LAKE CITY, FL

1d•$47,066 - $60,910•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Transportation is hiring an Automotive Equipment Mechanic II for its Lake City Shop in District Two – Transportation Operations. This Career Service position performs skilled diagnosis, repair, overhaul, replacement, and preventive maintenance on automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and related equipment. Work includes servicing gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems, tires, and other major components. The mechanic field-tests vehicles and equipment after repairs and prepares seasonal equipment for use. The position also involves requesting parts and supplies; tracking time, materials, invoices, and shop work orders; purchasing parts and supplies as a P-card holder; and using computers and printers to process warehouse commodity issue tickets and work orders. The incumbent follows waste-generation, storage, and disposal requirements and maintains related documentation. Other duties include responding to emergency road-service calls, performing minor repairs, welding, paint and body work, cleaning the work area, returning tools, and instructing other mechanics or helpers. The employee must be available to operate a commercial motor vehicle consistent with a Class B CDL with air brakes, or routinely perform other CMV safety-sensitive functions. The position may require responding before, during, and after emergencies and working with or around Department of Corrections inmates. The work location is 724 NW Lake Jeffery Road, Lake City, Florida 32055.

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 B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes at time of hire.
Valid Class B driver license with an acceptable driving record under the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
Register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as required for the Department’s pre-employment query.
Meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
Knowledge of automobile, truck, small engine, and heavy equipment repair and maintenance; 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; performing preventive maintenance; and providing customer service.
Ability to operate motor vehicles; troubleshoot automotive and equipment problems; perform gasoline or diesel repair and maintenance; assist with body and fender repairs; use appropriate safety equipment; work independently; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; perform minor welding; and develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to operate and perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections on a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb, squat, stoop, push, pull, crawl, and bend.
Successful applicant must undergo mandatory drug screening.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and replace engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems, tires, and other components on 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 and prepare seasonal equipment.
Submit requests for parts and supplies; track time and materials; complete shop work orders and related paperwork.
Purchase parts and shop supplies as a P-card holder and process invoices and required documentation.
Use computers and printers to process warehouse commodity issue tickets and work orders.
Comply with waste generation, storage, and disposal requirements and assist with related documentation.
Elevate questions or concerns to the Shop Manager.
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.
Be available to operate a CMV consistent with the required CDL or routinely perform other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
Respond before, during, and following emergency situations.
Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.