Equipment Mechanic I - Fleet & Heavy Equipment

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Thonotosassa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Thonotosassa, FL, is seeking a Mechanic 1, Equipment, to perform routine skilled work in inspection, maintenance, and repair of automotive equipment. Duties include overhauling engines, repairing transmissions, body work, and periodic tune-ups.

The role supports district operations with adherence to safety, attendance, and professionalism standards. Requires 4 years as a general mechanic and Class E license; Class B license within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of work experience as a general mechanic.
• Must have a Class “E” Driver’s License and comply with HCPS Safe Driver Plan. Phase II Class B Driver’s License must be obtained within 90 days of hire date.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to complex automotive equipment such as overhauling gasoline or diesel engines, repairing transmissions, and performing major modifications.
• Repair automobiles, trucks, sweepers, heavy equipment, and other automotive equipment.
• Repair, overhaul, or replace transmissions, valves, clutches, brakes, generators, ignition systems, and other automotive parts and equipment.
• Perform some body and fender repair work.
• Perform periodic inspections and tunes to ensure proper functioning.
• May perform emergency road service, drive fueling trucks to construction sites, and grease and fuel heavy equipment on construction sites.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Thonotosassa, FL, is seeking a Mechanic 1, Equipment, to perform routine skilled work in inspection, maintenance, and repair of automotive equipment. Duties include overhauling engines, repairing transmissions, body work, and periodic tune-ups.

The role supports district operations with adherence to safety, attendance, and professionalism standards. Requires 4 years as a general mechanic and Class E license; Class B license within 90 days.