Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (23474)

Job Title

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$27.65 to $29.03 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Melbourne/Central Fleet Shop. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Performs highly skilled crafts and trades work in the maintenance and complex repair of heavy diesel and/or gasoline vehicles and equipment.

REQUIREMENTS: Eight (8) years of experience in heavy equipment mechanics, including three (3) years of diesel engine mechanics OR two (2) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic II OR four (4) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I. Successful completion of course work in heavy equipment mechanics or closely related field at a post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience). Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess the following ASE certifications: A7 or T7 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning T2 - Diesel Engines T4 - Brakes PLUS three (3) additional medium/heavy equipment ASE certifications. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including:

Insurance:

• Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

To learn more, please read the Active Employee Benefits Guide

Retirement:

• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays:

• 12 Vacation Days per Year
• 12 Sick Days per Year
• 11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays

The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.

2026 Brevard County Employee Holidays

• New Year's Day - January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - January 19th
• Memorial Day - May 25th
• Independence Day - Observed July 3rd
• Labor Day - September 7th
• Veteran's Day - November 11th
• Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
• Friday after Thanksgiving - November 27th
• Christmas Eve - December 24th
• Christmas Day- December 25th
• Personal Holiday

Address

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Melbourne, Florida, 32940