Machinist/Fluid Power Mechanic

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Machinist/Fluid Power Mechanic

Salary

$48,316.98 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2022-04724

Department

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date

04/01/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Finance and Administration Department is actively seeking two (2) Machinist/Fluid Power Mechanics.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments

This is fleet maintenance support work maintaining and repairing hydraulic and mechanical equipment. Work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and mechanical equipment which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by somewhat diversified procedures and precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. Work involves differing situations requiring use of judgement and search of solutions or new applications. Work is normally performed in a service garage environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and mostly controllable. Worker operates automotive and heavy equipment with a gross weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer, hand tools, and metal working machines. Physical demands consist mainly of moving from one work location to another, sitting, or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time; and, dependent upon assigned work location, may be required to lift, or move objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Work is performed under general supervision where work assignments are varied and although subject to practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to the superiors approval.

Examples of Work

+ Maintains and repairs hydraulic and mechanical equipment such as aerial devices, cranes, bucket trucks, digger derricks, dump trucks, high pressure water pumps, air fan vacuum units, diaphragm pumps, hydraulic boom trash trucks, concrete units, or hydraulic lift gates.

+ Maintains and repairs mobile equipment and components such as gear box assemblies, winch gear drive assemblies, vertical and horizontal milling machines, drill presses, bolt and pipe threading machine, metalizing machine, hydraulic hose machine and adjustable reaming machine.

+ Assembles fluid power components such as pumps, cylinders, valves, reservoirs, motors, accumulators, filters, and controls using hand tools and holding devices.

+ Connects units to test equipment, analyzes and records data, such as fluid pressure, flow measure, and power loss due to friction and parts wear.

+ Recommends modifications in unit and in test procedures, instrumentation, or set-up, based on analysis of test results.

+ Verifies conformance of parts to specification using measuring instruments.

+ Analyzes specification of parts and components to be repaired and plans sequence of operation.

+ Measures and marks dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.

+ Road tests vehicles with a gross weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds to determine proper repair completing.

+ Operates a service truck in responding to service calls.

+ Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.

+ Operates standard tools and equipment such as hand tools, saws, hoists, dynamometers, gauges, metal working machines including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and metalizing machines.

+ Maintains records and prepares reports.

+ Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.

+ Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and mechanical equipment.

+ Knowledge of tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and mechanical equipment.

+ Knowledge of machine mechanical drives.

+ Knowledge basic parts and systems of automotive and heavy equipment.

+ Knowledge of safety procedures.

+ Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and machinery.

+ Ability to make mechanical and hydraulic repairs to hydraulic and mechanical equipment.

+ Ability to read, interpret, and apply plans, blueprints, sketches, and specifications.

+ Ability to make mathematical calculations and verify conformance to work specifications.

+ Ability to review specifications for equipment replacement.

+ Ability to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds.

+ Ability to operate standard tools and equipment such as hand tools, saws, hoists, dynamometers, gauges, metal working machines including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and metalizing machines.

+ Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.

+ Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

OPEN REQUIREMENTS:

+ Two years of education and/or experience in the repair and maintenance of mobile fluid power equipment and/or as a machinist including setting up and operating metal working machines.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

+ A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

+ Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

+ The probationary period for this class is six months.

+ This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the schools name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veterans preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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+ No

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

+ Yes

+ No

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $48,316.98. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? Please note; there is a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.

+ Yes

+ No

Do you have two years of education and/or experience in the repair and maintenance of mobile fluid power equipment and/or as a machinist including setting up and operating metal working machines?

+ Yes

+ No

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

+ Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ Class E Driver License

+ License from another State.

+ Learner Permit

+ My license is currently invalid.

+ I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

Select the state where you currently hold a Driver's License.

+ State of Florida Driver's License

+ State of Georgia Driver's License

+ Driver's License from another state.

+ I do not possess a driver's license at this time.

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

+ Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

+ No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

+ Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.

+ No

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at

+ Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

+ No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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