Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in heavy duty vehicle repair and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Specialized training in the following repairs and maintenance: gas and diesel engines, air and hydraulic brake systems, anti-lock brake systems, Allison and automatic transmissions, electrical systems, and drive trains.
• Have a driver's license for 5 years with a good driving record.
• Possess, or be willing to obtain, a Florida Commercial Driver’s License with P & S endorsements within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Pass state and federal fingerprint background investigation check.
• Pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screening and federal Department of Transportation physical.
• Manage heavy work: exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force as often as needed to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• ASE certified in all phases of air conditioning repairs (preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and determines repairs needed.
• Ensures that repairs are adequate and correct.
• Observes and suggests repairs or preventive measures to eliminate/minimize road failures.
• Ensures that vehicles are properly repaired and maintained for safe, dependable operation within minimum time and cost.
• Conducts general and major repairs on District owned vehicles.
• Performs engine tune-ups; checks and/or changes plugs and points; changes oil and filters; lubricates chassis and checks tires and batteries.
• Cleans, adjusts, repairs, and rebuilds carburetors.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces brakes to include wheel cylinders, lines, master cylinders, brake boosters, etc.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces clutches and torque converters.
• Replaces items such as fan belts, hoses, radiators, wiper blades, tires lights, controls, etc.
• Performs all phases of air conditioning repairs.
• Performs monthly vehicle inspection program.
• Overhauls vehicle motors, transmissions, and differentials.
• Replaces universal joints, suspension components, and body and frame parts.
• Operates welding and cutting equipment as required.
• Furnishes and maintains adequate supply of hand tools necessary for repair and maintenance duties.
• Assists in keeping the shop, all tools, and equipment neat, clean, and organized.
• Assists in the parts room and service window as needed.
• Operates District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Responds in emergency situations as required.
• Conducts onboard diagnostics, including regeneration, cylinder cut-off tests, compressor tests, calibrations, and ECM updates.
• Reads and interprets diagnostic codes when performing repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems, including identifying shorts in various types of systems on school buses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance
• Florida Retirement System participation
• Paid leave
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental
• Vision
• Florida State retirement pension plan or 401k your choice!
• Some federal holidays are paid time off.
• Earn additional paid time off and sick leave monthly.