Mechanic - Fleet

City of Palm Beach Gardens•Fl 33410, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of the department. The City of Palm Beach Gardens is looking for committed individuals to join their team and provide world-class services. This role is part of a family-like culture of excellence.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Considerable experience in mechanics, maintenance management or closely related field
A-5 through A-8 ASE Certifications required

Nice To Haves

Valid Florida State driver's license with CDL certification type B, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Carries out preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment
Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools
Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment
Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work
Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems
Cuts and welds metal and performs body repair, touch up and related work
Changes and repairs tires and tubes
Evaluates status of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs needed repairs
Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement
Specifies parts and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance
Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate
Performs emergency operations as required
Participates with all other Mechanics in a rotating on-call program to respond to after-hour emergencies as necessary
Performs any other related duties as required