Diesel/Gas Mechanic

MARION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance option

retirement

life insurance

free employee assistance program

a family friendly environment

Job summary

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARION COUNTY in Ocala, Florida is seeking an experienced Diesel/Gas Mechanic for transportation maintenance. The role focuses on preventative maintenance and complete repair of heavy-duty trucks and equipment, with supervision of helpers and adherence to state and manufacturer specifications.

The position requires a high school diploma and 3 years of verifiable diesel/gas mechanic experience, and involves diagnosing engine issues, repairing fuel systems, transmissions,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of verifiable diesel/gas mechanic experience
• Skilled in preventive maintenance and heavy-duty repairs

Responsibilities

• Repair, overhaul and adjust buses and equipment per specs
• Diagnose internal engine problems
• Repair fuel injection systems and turbochargers
• Complete repair of front/rear suspensions and drive lines
• Repair transmissions (automatic and manual)
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems
• Repair air, hydraulic and disk brakes
• Supervise Trades and Services Helpers
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Diesel/Gas Mechanics

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fuel Injection Systems

Turbochargers

Electrical Systems

Brakes

Job description

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARION COUNTY, Ocala, Florida

LEVEL/POSITION:

DIESEL/GAS MECHANIC.

AREA(S):

TRANSPORTATION POSITION.

SUMMARY:

This is skilled work at the experienced worker level in preventative maintenance and complete repair of heavy duty trucks and equipment. An employee in a position allocated to this class performs skilled work in the application of standard trade practices. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the assigned administrator and is subject to inspection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: NOTE:

• These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in a position allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• Repair, overhaul and perform adjustments to buses and equipment in accordance with State, Federal and Manufacturers specifications.
• Diagnosis of internal engine problems.
• Repair fuel injection systems and turbo chargers.
• Complete repair of front suspensions, drive lines and rear suspensions.
• Repair automatic and manual transmissions.
• Diagnosis and repair of electrical systems.
• Repair of air, hydraulic and disk brakes.
• Supervision of Trades and Services Helpers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• L-Light Work – Required to push, pull or lift up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Working Conditions

• Indoors/Outdoors The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Position Qualifications

• Education - Graduation from standard high school or equivalency diploma (GED). Experience – Three (3) years of verifiable diesel/gas mechanic experience.

Computer Skills

Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position.

Benefits

• Free health insurance option
• retirement
• life insurance
• free employee assistance program
• a family friendly environment.