OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I - 42903075

State of Florida • Miramar, FL

46d • $17

About The Position

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --THIS IS A PART-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION

CONTACT:

James Howell [phone]

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Six (6) months of experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair work.

Certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair can substitute for the required experience.

Please Note: There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates as part of the hiring process for this position.

NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

ATTENTION CANDIDATES

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

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 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair work.
• Certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair can substitute for the required experience.
• ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

Responsibilities

• Installs wiring, lights and hydraulic components on Florida Forest Service (FFS) equipment for the fabrication shop. This includes outfitting, wiring and plumbing for wildland engines, pickups and transports. Uses specialized tools including but is not limited to welders, cutting torches and various other metal cutting and shaping equipment in the fabrication and repair of both steel and aluminum components.
• Applies a wide range of vinyl striping material, decals, crew numbers and etc. to automobiles, light, medium, and heavy trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles, and other equipment purchased by FFS as assigned.
• Performs major and minor repairs on all types of equipment assigned to the FFS. This can include complete engine, transmission and other drive components; overhaul as required. Repairs both gasoline and diesel powered equipment systems, such as cooling systems, fuel injection systems and carburetors on light, and medium 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 mentioned above.
• Assists with the preparation of surfaces for the application of undercoating, primers, finish and paints to industry standards. Removes and replaces wiring, electrical items such as lights, radios, light bars, etc., in the preparatory stage of vehicle painting.
• Accurately prepares work orders for all work performed for an accurate account of all parts, labor and materials used. Initiates and prepares quotes for purchase orders or p-card purchases of parts and supplies. Assists the supervisor ensuring all work performed by others has an accurate work order prepared before completion.
• Responsible for the accountability of all tools, test equipment and parts used in the daily performance of duties. Responsibilities extend to include helping the supervisor account for tools, parts and supplies used by 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). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees