AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42003290

State of Florida; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Boot Allotment

Annual Uniform Allotment

PPE Provided

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, is seeking an Automotive Equipment Mechanic II in Brooksville. The role focuses on repairing gasoline and diesel-powered equipment and major components on heavy trucks and forestry machinery, under supervision.

Applicants must have 6 months of relevant experience or a qualifying technical school credential and hold a valid driver license. Occasional travel and emergency response duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair work.
• Certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair can substitute for the required experience.
• A valid driver license is required for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
• Repair of major components on heavy trucks, crawler tractors and forestry equipment under supervision.
• Use specialized tools, diagnostic equipment, welders, and cutting torches to repair equipment.
• Prepare computerized work orders and purchase orders; track parts costs and inventory levels.
• Maintain accuracy of EMIS reports and parts warehouse records.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

General mechanical skills

Problem solving

Education

Technical school automotive/heavy equipment repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welding tools

Cutting torches

Job description

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AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42003290

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Requisition No:887313

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42003290

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Tammy Molitor, [phone]

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Six (6) months of experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair work.

Certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair can substitute for the required experience.

NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations, Title 49, Part 382, CFR.

Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. “Drug Test” means any chemical, biological or physical instrumental analysis administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites.

The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six (6) months of appointment. The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.

Successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment and annual queries through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

ON-CALL

JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.

Incumbent must possess the technical knowledge to affect the repair of this equipment and the ability to resolve and troubleshoot problems with the aid of specialized equipment, technical publications and specifications.

Repairs gasoline and diesel-powered equipment under the supervision of the Automotive Equipment Supervisor to include rebuilding of major components on heavy trucks, crawler tractors and other specialized forestry equipment. Use specialized tools and diagnostic equipment, welders, and cutting torches, etc., to repair the equipment.

Prepares computerized work orders and purchase orders on work performed. Keeps lists of parts costs for materials used in the repair. Accurately prepares work orders to completion. Purchases parts and supplies when directed to do so by his supervisor.

Maintains accurate records for the parts warehouse inventory. Assures the physical inventory and the EMIS (Equipment Management Information System) computer reports are accurate.

Performs other related work as required and responds to emergency situations. This position may work with or around Department of Corrections inmates, and therefore is subject to the conduct standards applicable to such work assignments and activity.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

• Annual Boot Allotment
• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Provided

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34602 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.