AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 55009432

State of Florida

34d

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.

Requirements

Knowledge of: 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
Skills in: 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
Ability to: 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’ 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" 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 is required within 10 months of appointment to the position.
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.
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.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

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. 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.