Mechanic II

Job Title

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all vehicles assigned to departments and division of the City.

The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspects vehicles and equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Inspects, sets-up, and otherwise prepares new vehicles and equipment to be placed in service.
• Performs routine minor maintenance such as tire change, timing, adjusting, and lubricating.
• Performs major repairs such as engine overhaul or transmission repair or replacement.
• May perform vehicle modification such as installing or removing special equipment, or other modifications.
• May perform State safety inspections as required.
• May train or advise less experienced personnel.
• Performs shop or area maintenance such as general clean up.
• Prepares documentation for maintenance activities such as repairs, parts used, cost, and other information.
• Provides advice and assistance to vehicle or equipment operators as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience in performing routine maintenance and minor repair work on automobile, heavy truck, small engine maintenance and repairs.
• Must have experience with diagnostics scanning tools or a closely related field.
• Performs skilled work involving rules/systems but solves problems almost constantly.
• Performs addition and subtraction, multiplication and division and/or calculates ratios, rates and percents.
• Ability to use computer for emailing, filling out work orders and service reports, and willingness to learn new software.
• Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals, and charts to solve practical problems; composes routine and specialized reports and forms; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
• Performs manual and technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
• A reasonable monthly allowance will be provided for tool replacement.
• Requires a valid State of Florida Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.
• Must obtain a valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must obtain a minimum of two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in automotive or heavy equipment fields within two (2) years of hire date.
• Special skills or equipment certification may be required.