Vehicle Mechanic

Salary: $23.54 Hourly
Location : Port Everglades, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1414477
Department: Port Ops Maintenance Ops
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME.

General Description
The Vehicle Mechanic position includes journey level work in the maintenance, inspection and repair of gasoline and diesel driven automotive and small engine equipment in mechanical repair and maintenance. Duties include performing skilled tasks of automobiles, heavy duty trucks, tractors, other standard and special automotive equipment and small engines in accordance with standard trade practices for Port Everglades
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years journey level experience in maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purposes Credential for the duration of employment.
ASE Certifications may be required based on area of assignment.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferred:

4+ years' experience with heavy industrial equipment repair (i.e. boom trucks, sweepers, and/or aerial lifts)
4+ years' experience performing hydraulic repairs.
4+ years' experience with small engine repair (i.e. lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, diesel, unleaded, and 2 cycle)
Certified as an industrial Hydraulic Technician (Fluid Power Society)
ASE and NAEVT certification

SCOPE OF WORK
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Performs detailed maintenance and repairs on equipment ranging from heavy duty tractors and trucks to vehicles and mowers in accordance with standard trade practices; performs unscheduled repairs such as troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and replacing or repairing of essential parts in shop or at work site and occasionally after hours; performs maintenance and repairs of damaged and malfunctioning equipment; performs preventative maintenance including changing/adding fluids, inspecting brakes and belts, replacing filters, inspecting suspension, steering systems lights, and tires, etc.

Analyzes and locates defects in operation and road tests equipment before returning to service.

Performs tire service inspection and repair including mounting and balancing both light and heavy-duty off-road tires.

Maintains current shop manualsto determine type and specifications of parts needed; maintains inventory and records, requisitions parts and supplies and prepares inventory reports; keeps tools and equipment in clean operating condition.

Repairs and maintainsalternative fuel systems, including propane-powered equipment.

Maintains parts procurement; research part numbers, vehicle application, serial number; searches for parts, finds best prices, and searches for vendors, dealers, etc.; orders parts online or by phone; purchases and picks up parts; files transmittals for payments made with credit card and any other documentation necessary for the division.
Perform off-site service or repairs for disabled or non-transportable vehicles or equipment; ensures proper performance during daily operations or emergency repairs.

Prepare and manage work orders.

Performs related work as required.

Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies

• Tech Savvy :
  Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Successfully leverages the latest technologies to increase performance. Quickly embraces and masters new technological advances adopted by the organization. May help others learn the terminology.
• Manages Complexity :
  Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Decision Quality :
  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
• Action Oriented :
  Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help.
• Plans and Aligns :
  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
• Optimizes Work Processes :
  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.
• Ensures Accountability :
  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
• Drives Results :
  Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.


Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.


Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
01


Check the appropriate box below, as it relates to a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.

• Currently possess a TWIC.
• Do not currently have a TWIC but have the ability to obtain one within 60 days and maintain for the duration of employment at Port Everglades.
• Unable to meet the requirement of obtaining a TWIC within 60 days of employment at Port Everglades.

02


This job involves medium to heavy physical labor that includes walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Are you able to perform these functions with or without assistance?

• Yes
• No

03


How many years of journey level experience in maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment do you have? (Experience must be verifiable in your application/profile)

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• More than 2 years

04


List any current ASE and/or NAEVT certifications that you possess.
05


Describe your experience performing general automotive maintenance and repairs.
06


Describe your diesel mechanic repair experience.
07


Describe your experience performing repairs on automotive electrical systems, including diesel electrical systems.
08


Please describe in detail your experience performing hydraulic system troubleshooting and repairs on heavy equipment (i.e. John Deere Combination excavator, small engine repairs etc.)
09


Please describe in detail your experience performing 2 cycle engine repairs.
10


Please describe in detail your experience performing repairs on forklifts and related equipment.
11


Describe your experience troubleshooting and repairing automotive air conditioning systems.
Required Question