OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42902827

State of Florida • LAKE CITY, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Other Personal Services (OPS) position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service. The role involves performing major and minor repairs on various types of equipment assigned to the Florida Forest Service, including complete overhauls of engine, transmission, and other drive components. The mechanic will repair both gasoline and diesel powered equipment systems, such as cooling systems, fuel injection systems, and carburetors on crawler tractors, light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, and other automotive and off-road vehicles. Additionally, the position requires assisting in the development and implementation of a preventive maintenance program, using specialized tools and diagnostic equipment, preparing work orders, and potentially deploying to other areas for up to two weeks during emergencies.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair work.
• Possession of a valid driver license.
• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
• The incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations, Title 49, Part 382, CFR.
• Successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment and annual queries through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair can substitute for the required experience.
• The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six (6) months of appointment. The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.
• Participates in the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification program as time and circumstances permit.

Responsibilities

• Performs major and minor repairs on all types of equipment assigned to the Florida Forest Service, including complete overhaul of engine, transmission and other drive components.
• Repairs both gasoline and diesel powered equipment systems, such as cooling systems, fuel injection systems, carburetors, on crawler tractors, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, as well as other automotive and off-road type vehicles.
• Repairs power train, transmissions, clutches, brakes and suspension systems of all types of vehicles.
• Assists in development, implementation and constant review of the preventive maintenance program.
• Provides technical assistance to operators and supervisors to improve efficiency and quality.
• Responsible for the quality of all preventive maintenance services performed by operator and others while under the auspices of the shop.
• Uses specialized tools and diagnostic equipment to diagnose drivability and performance problems of equipment assigned to the district.
• Uses welders, cutting torches and various other metal cutting and shaping equipment in the repair of steel and aluminum components.
• Accurately prepares work orders for all work performed and follows up to completion for an accurate account of all parts, labor and materials used.
• Initiates, prepares and completes field purchase orders or p-card purchases for parts and supplies.
• Assists the supervisor ensuring all work performed by operators and others has an accurate work order prepared before completion.
• Studies technical publications, specifications and manuals.
• Completes all training developed by division and deemed appropriate for position.
• Seeks self improvement through classes, seminars, etc. that are job related.
• Participates in the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification program as time and circumstances permit.
• Serves as mentor and teacher to less senior mechanics and operators.
• Be prepared to perform all repairs in the field environment when situations dictate.
• Be willing and able to deploy to other areas for up to two weeks during extreme fire conditions, natural disasters and other situations deemed necessary by the Center Manager.
• Responsible for the accountability of all tools, test equipment and parts used in the daily performance of duties.
• Helps the supervisor account for tools, parts and supplies used by operators and others as much as possible.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed