Airport - Equipment Mechanic

City of Melbourne•Melbourne - Orlando International Airport, FL

11d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Airfield Supervisor, the Equipment Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and servicing automotive vehicles, equipment, and related systems. The role applies technical knowledge, sound judgment, and initiative to routine work and special assignments. Work is performed with independence appropriate to the assignment and reviewed through records, completed work, and equipment performance. This is an entry-level position in the Airport Career Progression series. The incumbent performs minor services and basic maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, maintains and repairs engines on small equipment, operates hand, power, and shop tools, and assists journey-level technicians. Through on-the-job development, the employee learns specialized diagnostic equipment and progressively takes on independent assignments. After completing required certifications, the employee remains in the Auto Mechanic classification for at least one year while performing the described duties. At the end of that developmental period, a supervisor evaluates proficiency, productivity, work quality, and ability to perform additional responsibilities independently before recommending advancement. Required certifications and training include a Florida Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or higher, Airfield Movement Area Driver Training, Airfield Inspection Training, and Wildlife Hazard Management Training, all within six months of hire, as well as successful completion of the probationary period. The certification path includes ASE Automotive (A-Series) and ASE Medium/Heavy Truck (T-Series). Employees pursuing the T-Series also begin the EVTCC ARFF Technician certification pathway for future specialization. Assignments may take place outdoors or indoors, including fields, yards, offices, and shops. Work may involve changing weather, heat, uneven terrain, dust, chemicals, exhaust fumes, gases, fluids, and intense noise. Safety equipment may be required. The position may involve varied shifts, nighttime work, adverse weather, and physically demanding work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of documented automotive and/or equipment repair service maintenance experience.
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License; applicants with an out-of-state license must obtain a Florida license within 10 days of employment.
Ability to maintain accurate records and work orders.
Obtain a Florida Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or higher within six months of hire.
Complete Airfield Movement Area Driver Training within six months of hire.
Complete Airfield Inspection Training within six months of hire.
Complete Wildlife Hazard Management Training within six months of hire.
Successfully complete the probationary period.
Visual acuity of 40/40.
Knowledge of methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in automotive, truck, and heavy-equipment maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of automotive, truck, and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for vehicle maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of two-way radio communication, aviation radio procedures, and the phonetic alphabet.
Knowledge of OSHA safety rules.
Skill in maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding a variety of automobiles, light and heavy trucks, and equipment.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
Ability to learn fleet management or airport-related software.
Ability to use reference and descriptive information such as work orders, inventory sheets, blueprints, and operating manuals.
Ability to calculate material needs based on surface distance, area, or size.
Ability to stay organized at job sites, in shops, and in office settings.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to clearly express, receive, and confirm oral and written instructions; follow radio, spoken, and written directions; and communicate accurately and effectively.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in changing situations.
Ability to see and work at night in dimly lit conditions and during inclement weather.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English and understand written and oral directions.
Ability to work safely on highly technical aircraft-related operating equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, Airport tenants, contractors, subordinates, and coworkers.
Ability to work various assigned shifts.
Ability to perform hard manual labor in all weather conditions and work on unstable soil.
Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
Physical ability to stand, kneel, crouch, squat, push, pull, crawl, and travel between offices and field operations.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally and exert up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work, traverse, and balance on them; mount and dismount a forklift and/or truck.
Vision sufficient for close and distant reading and distinguishing colors for signs, signals, wire schematics, parts, and wiring.
Ability to detect, distinguish, and determine odors.
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly in person with individuals and groups.
Manual dexterity and repetitive use of hands, arms, and shoulders to operate keyboards, tools, and specialized equipment.
Ability to drive work vehicles on uneven roads.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and skill in welding.
ASE Automotive (A-Series) certification path.
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck (T-Series) certification path; employees pursuing this series also begin the EVTCC ARFF Technician certification pathway for future specialization.

Responsibilities

Inspect and test malfunctioning equipment to diagnose problems.
Reassemble equipment after inspections, testing, or repairs.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including oil changes, cleaning, and replacement of parts.
Repair and replace defective parts using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, and welding and cutting equipment.
Maintain an orderly work area, including cleaning spills, storing tools and parts, disposing of unused materials, and sweeping.
Prepare accurate maintenance and repair records in compliance with regulatory and department requirements.
Document work on work orders and maintain equipment and vehicle logs, daily inspection logs, and NOTAM records.
Order and track parts, materials, and fluids for repairs and preventive maintenance, following Airport procurement and purchasing policies.
Run vehicles or equipment that are idle on a weekly basis.
Escort contractors and vendors as needed.
Assist Level I and II technicians with maintenance and repairs on trucks, heavy equipment, and specialized equipment vehicles.
Drive vehicles and equipment on Airport ramps, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, and safety areas after on-the-job training.
Coordinate radio directions from the Air Traffic Control Tower using the Airport ground control radio frequency after on-the-job training.
Conduct FAR Part 139 airfield inspections of runways, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, and lighting systems; assess safety conditions, record discrepancies, issue airport NOTAMs, and generate work orders as required after on-the-job training.
Inspect airport facilities, assess service, repair, and maintenance needs, and generate work orders as required after on-the-job training.
Perform other duties as assigned.