AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 55006139

State of Florida•Marianna, FL

5d•$47,041 - $60,877•Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform 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. 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 and repair 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; 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 valid Class "E" driver’s license and 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.
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.
This position requires a valid Class "E" driver’s license and 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, with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.
Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.
In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query. Click here to register for the Clearinghouse. A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.
To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.
Applicants hired for this position with a Class E license will be required to 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. Once the CLP is obtained, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query. Upon hire, this position also requires the applicant to have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. 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. Supervises Department of Corrections inmates crew performing maintenance activities.
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.