Mechanic III

Panama City, City of•Panama City, FL

12d

About The Position

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Logistics Director, the Mechanic III performs highly skilled repair and maintenance work on gasoline- and diesel-powered construction equipment and City vehicles. The position requires advanced troubleshooting, analytical ability, and strong mechanical knowledge of tools, equipment, mechanics, and research. It is designated as an emergency essential position, requiring emergency duties to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after adverse storm events or other natural or manmade conditions. The role repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds a broad range of equipment and vehicles, including trucks, emergency vehicles, trailers, small engines, pumps, and mowers. It also services mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and electrical systems; tests equipment and repairs; researches and orders parts; maintains repair records; and shares expertise with other mechanics. The mechanic works cooperatively with internal customers and colleagues, maintains safe and clean work areas, and follows applicable automotive and City safety practices.

Requirements

High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Valid driver's license.
Possess and maintain a minimum Florida Class B CDL with air-brake endorsement, or be able to obtain it within one year.
Knowledge of construction, design, repair, and adjustment of gasoline and diesel engines and common construction and automotive equipment.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used to repair gas-driven motors and diesel-powered construction equipment, including handheld scan tools.
Knowledge of hydraulic systems, particularly those used in diesel-powered construction equipment.
Knowledge of light- and heavy-duty electrical systems and their role in the operation of engineering equipment.
Knowledge of the operating principles of diesel- and gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines.
Ability to diagnose defects and failures in gasoline-, diesel-, and compressed-natural-gas-powered equipment.
Ability to perform metal fabrication, welding, and painting.
Ability and willingness to provide own tools.
Ability to work under adverse conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather, and perform manual labor.
Physical strength and agility sufficient to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, courteous, and effective working relationships with other departments, team members, vendors, contractors, and the public.
General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions relevant to the work.
Ability to understand and communicate verbal, written, and digital instructions.
Ability and willingness to comply with City safety policies and programs for vehicles, equipment, tools, and facilities.
Ability to lift/carry and push/pull loads of 50 pounds or less frequently and loads over 50 pounds occasionally; walk and drive frequently; and handle fine motor tasks, stand, twist/turn, and reach above shoulder or outward constantly.
Ability to climb, crawl, sit, work at heights, and traverse uneven and slippery terrain occasionally.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Repair, overhaul, and rebuild construction and maintenance equipment.
Repair and maintain trash and garbage trucks, trailers, fire trucks, police cars, trucks of various sizes, small engines, pumps, and mowers.
Overhaul and service assemblies, sub-assemblies, and accessories, including axles, transmissions, hydraulic systems, compressed-air systems, vacuum systems, and electrical controls and components.
Repair and overhaul trucks, tractors, air compressors, and other heavily engineered equipment.
Test equipment to locate operational defects and review repairs before returning equipment to service.
Repair and/or replace tires.
Identify, research, and order required parts.
Research issues and problems to determine solutions and resolve issues.
Mentor other mechanics and share knowledge constructively and in a team-focused manner.
Maintain records of equipment repairs and maintenance.
Communicate effectively and cooperatively with internal customers and fellow mechanics.
Maintain safe and clean work areas on an ongoing basis.
Follow standard automotive industry safety practices and City safety policies and programs.
Perform emergency duties to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after adverse events.
Perform other duties as assigned.