Field Mechanic: Highway Equipment & Vehicle Repair

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating

6 days of paid TERM (sick) time

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Florida Retirement System

Wellworks gyms access

Wellness coaching

Job summary

Orange County Government seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform mechanical repair and preventive maintenance on a variety of highway division vehicles and equipment at multiple field and district sites in Orlando, FL.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years in mechanical repair (or 4+ years), and a valid Florida class B CDL or ability to obtain it within six months; experience with chainsaws, mowers, and power tools preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in mechanical repair; or four (4) years of experience in mechanical repair.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida class B commercial driver's license or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Uses welding torch, air compressor, grinder, chain saw, drill press, hand and power tools to perform mechanical and electrical repairs to vehicle and equipment.
• Evaluates equipment problems, prioritizes work and repairs highway maintenance equipment in the field.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs chain saws, weed eaters, mowers, edgers, tractors and graders.
• Fuels vehicles and equipment in the field.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Equipment diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding torch

Air compressor

Grinder

Chain saw

Drill press

Job description

Orange County Government seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform mechanical repair and preventive maintenance on a variety of highway division vehicles and equipment at multiple field and district sites in Orlando, FL.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years in mechanical repair (or 4+ years), and a valid Florida class B CDL or ability to obtain it within six months; experience with chainsaws, mowers, and power tools preferred.