Senior Mechanic - CDL

Fleet Maintenance Technician

This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Fleet Maintenance Manager. The position performs skilled work in maintaining autos, trucks, dump trucks, track/wheeled vehicles (back hoe, excavator, compactor, bulldozer, motor graders, etc.), mowers, pumps, fire and rescue vehicles, small gas engines and other associated equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives work orders and analyzes repair requirement in accordance with standard practices of automotive trade.
• Under supervision, performs drive line, engine, transmission, rear end, electrical systems and diesel and gas engine repair on automotive and track/wheeled vehicles.
• Performs preventive maintenance such as lubrications, oil changes, and service checks.
• Changes and repairs tires.
• Installs and assists with installing special automotive equipment.
• Performs general shop maintenance and clean up.
• May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of up-to-date methods of maintaining autos, trucks and track/wheeled vehicles.
• Knowledge of operating principles and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered engines.
• Skill in using a variety of standard hand tools, machines, and power equipment.
• Skill in using electrical and acetylene welding tools.
• Ability to operate vehicles common to repair orders.
• Ability to work from oral or written instructions.
• Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, overtime, standby, call out or shift work.
• Ability to attend job training as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Four or more years experience in automotive mechanical maintenance; graduation from a vocational technical automotive repair program may substitute for experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Florida Commercial Driver's License.
• Must provide sufficient hand tools to do repairs normal to the trade.
• Must be ASE certified as Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Heavy lifting and carrying (in excess of 45 lbs.).
• Reaching, pulling, walking, standing on concrete floors, kneeling, bending, stooping and climbing into and under equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Works inside and outside shop area.
• Grease or oils.
• Slippery surfaces.
• In or with moving objects or vehicles.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)