AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 55007779

State of Florida•MIAMI, FL

3d•$47,041 - $60,877•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the Agency’s mission by performing skilled work as an automotive equipment mechanic, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, performing routine maintenance on/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. Submit requests for parts and supplies, comply with all waste generation, respond to emergency road service calls and provide cleanup, minor welding, paint and body repairs, instructs / assists other mechanics. 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

Repair and maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, small engines and heavy equipment; diagnostic equipment.
The use of repair manuals.
Purchasing rules and regulations.
All waste generation, storage, and disposal laws, rules, and policies.
The use of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Replacing, repairing and installing various components and accessories such as radios, heaters, windshield wipers, etc.
Documenting work performed and materials used on work orders.
Performing preventive maintenance on vehicles and various equipment.
Customer service.
Operate motor vehicles.
Troubleshoot automotive and equipment problems.
Perform a variety of gasoline or diesel repair and maintenance.
Assist in body and fender repair work.
Lift 50 pounds, climb, squat, stoop, push, pull, crawl and bend.
Use appropriate safety equipment.
Work independently.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Perform minor welding.
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 after obtaining CDL instructional permit & license.
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 of 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” drivers license.
Obtain a Class “B” CDL Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to position.
Obtain a valid Class “B” CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.
Must be readily available to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), consistent with the type of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-Class B with air brakes) the incumbent is required to possess, or on a routine basis performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions.
Required to work with or around Department of Correction inmates.
During emergencies & natural disasters, incumbent shall be available to work non-standard and/or extended hours.
Valid Class “E” driver license with an acceptable driving record.
Register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse.
Meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.

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 within 10 months of appointment to the position.
Obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) within 60 days of appointment.
Attend CDL training and successfully pass the CDL licensing test and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months after appointment to the position.
Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query.
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.
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.