Senior Automotive Mechanic

The City of Coral Gables•City of Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

Performs skilled preventive maintenance and repairs on the City of Coral Gables’ petroleum- and electric-powered vehicles and equipment, including cars, trucks, buses, boats, generators, construction and heavy equipment, and emergency vehicles. Work is assigned and reviewed by inspection under the direction of an Automotive Coordinator. The position diagnoses and repairs a wide range of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, brake, steering, suspension, emissions, and air-conditioning systems. Duties include scheduled maintenance, roadside assistance and towing, work-order interpretation and documentation, and delivery and retrieval of vehicles from outside vendors. The mechanic consults with a supervisor about repair costs and technical assistance and follows applicable regulations, procedures, instructions, and safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; comparable training or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
At least six years of journeyman-level experience repairing automotive and construction equipment.
Valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License. The CDL requirement may be waived for up to 120 days if the employee has a valid Florida driver's license, but the CDL must be obtained by the end of that period for continued employment.
Furnish own tools and repair equipment.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect and test vehicles and equipment to diagnose operational problems.
Perform automotive maintenance and repairs, from minor work to complete rebuilds, including minor welding and cutting.
Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and install gasoline and diesel engines and related drivetrain components, including transmissions, universal joints, differentials, PTO units, and transfer cases.
Diagnose hydraulic systems and rebuild or replace hydraulic pumps, hoses, motors, controls, and cylinders; fabricate and repair hydraulic hoses.
Diagnose and repair diesel emission systems, steering and suspension systems, anti-lock brakes, air and hydraulic brakes, electrical components, and air-conditioning systems.
Perform maintenance and repairs on mobile and fixed-base generators.
Change tires and repair flats on heavy equipment; fabricate components; and perform front-end and four-wheel alignments.
Review electrical diagrams and schematics to troubleshoot electrical problems.
Provide roadside assistance to City vehicle operators and tow vehicles to the garage as needed.
Consult with the supervisor to determine repair costs and obtain technical assistance.
Perform assigned scheduled maintenance.
Deliver vehicles to outside vendors and retrieve them when work is complete.
Interpret and act on work orders; prepare and update maintenance records; and sign off on work orders.
Comply with regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety rules, including wearing and using appropriate safety equipment.
Perform other related tasks as required.