Mechanic - Fleet

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Summary

Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of the department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position is supervised by the Fleet Crew Chief

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries out preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment
• Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools
• Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work
• Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems
• Cuts and welds metal and performs body repair, touch up and related work
• Changes and repairs tires and tubes
• Evaluates status of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs needed repairs
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement
• Specifies parts and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate
• Performs emergency operations as required
• Participates with all other Mechanics in a rotating on-call program to respond to after-hour emergencies as necessary
• Performs any other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, and
• Considerable experience in mechanics, maintenance management or closely related field, and
• A-5 through A-8 ASE Certifications required
• Any related combination of training and experience

Special Qualifications/Preferences

• Valid Florida State driver's license with CDL certification type B, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• A-5 through A-8 ASE Certifications required