Salary: $20.20 – $23.30 DOQ/DOE
NATURE OF WORK:
Performs general maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of automotive vehicles and heavy equipment. The city fleet consists of automobiles, light, medium, and heavy trucks, construction and industrial equipment, utility and solid waste servicing vehicles, emergency vehicles, and other miscellaneous pieces of equipment. This position performs skilled and semi‐skilled repairs and maintenance on City vehicles and equipment. Work includes the responsible completion of scheduled preventive maintenance services, automotive and equipment repair, tire repair and replacement, and related duties. Work is performed under direct supervision of the chief mechanic and is reviewed through inspection of completed work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These are intended only to illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
- Performs preventative maintenance at scheduled intervals on a variety of equipment
- Physically removes all sizes of tires, makes necessary repairs or replacements, and reinstalls on automotive or heavy equipment
- Diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle components and systems prior to ordering parts and performing repairs
- Maintains accurate records and reports related to the maintenance and repair of equipment. Completes written work orders on job assignments listing actual work performed, repair codes, time required, parts and shop supplies
- Operates and test-drives equipment to verify that it is functioning properly
- Performs service and repairs on non-automotive gasoline and diesel engines and equipment, such as mowers, pumps, and generators.
- Assists the chief mechanic with major repairs on various automotive and heavy equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned by the chief mechanic
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Florida Driver’s license
- Class B CDL – preferred, but not required
- Possession of a tool cabinet and own hand tools suitable for use on City vehicles and equipment
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools utilized in the maintenance and repair of automotive and mechanical equipment.
- Knowledge of the hazards involved in performing the aforementioned tasks and the necessary safety precautions.
- Ability to lift heavy metal parts and components; to operate test and service equipment and perform diagnostic work; to complete written logs of repairs and maintenance conducted; and to follow oral and written instructions.
- Dexterity and coordination sufficient to balance and guide heavy items such as truck tires, rims, and large hydraulic components.
- Skill in the proper use and care of hand and power tools and equipment; and operating a motor vehicle and a variety of equipment and machinery to ensure it is functioning properly.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of experience in general automotive repair and maintenance or related field and/or enrollment in, or completion of, vocational automotive classes
- An equivalent combination of training and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned work throughout the work shift
- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces; to bend, to stoop, to twist, and to stand for long periods of time; and the ability to climb stairs and ladders
- This work involves risk of exposure to fumes, chemicals, refuse odors and debris and adverse weather conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties performed are within an indoor environment or setting.
BENEFITS:
The City offers a wide range of benefits to its employees to include vacation, sick, and holiday time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental benefits, employee assistance program, retirement in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) as well as Nationwide Pre and Post Tax retirement options. Please contact Human Resources at 1-863-452-4406 if you have any questions about the carriers and cost.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS:
As a condition of employment, City of Avon Park employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
Employment applications for the City of Avon Park must be filled out in entirety. Applications are located at: www.avonpark.city/jobs
The City of Avon Park is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or contact Human Resources (863‐452‐4406). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Preference will be given to preference‐eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Disabled/Drug Testing/Veteran.