OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42901743

State of Florida•Milton, FL

1d•$19

About The Position

OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION

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.
NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.
The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six (6) months of appointment.
Successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment and annual queries through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Occasional to moderate travel required.
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

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, prepares and completes field purchase orders or p-card purchases for 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).
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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