Automotive Equipment Mechanic II: Diesel Engines & Heavy Equipment

Florida Department of Transportation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation in Miami, FL is seeking an Automotive Equipment Mechanic II for the South Dade Shop. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems and other major components in cars and heavy equipment.

TheSuccessful Candidate will perform field tests, tire service, and minor welding/paint repairs while complying with waste handling rules.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled work in the diagnosis, repair, overhaul and replacement of gasoline or diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and other parts and major components in automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and other related equipment.
• Field test vehicles and equipment to ensure that the repairs have been satisfactorily completed.
• Repairs, changes, and balances tires on automotive and heavy equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment is maintained and is in proper working order.
• Performs periodic maintenance, repair, and preparation of seasonal equipment.
• Responds to emergency road service calls and performs minor repairs to vehicles and equipment.

Job description

Florida Department of Transportation in Miami, FL is seeking an Automotive Equipment Mechanic II for the South Dade Shop. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems and other major components in cars and heavy equipment.

TheSuccessful Candidate will perform field tests, tire service, and minor welding/paint repairs while complying with waste handling rules.