Fleet Mechanic III

City of Hollywood; Hollywood (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

4-day work week

Wellness program

PTO and holidays

Sick leave

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The City of Hollywood is seeking a highly skilled mechanic to maintain and repair gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment, including hybrids and CNG systems. You will perform overhauls, tune-ups, and diagnostics with independent judgment on repair methods, under supervision of the Chief Mechanic.

Emergency duties may require around-the-clock shifts during incidents. Must work professionally with colleagues and the public while upholding city standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED or vocational training + 4 years of journey-level automotive experience.
• Must have at least 2 years on heavy equipment; CDL Class B within 6 months of hire.
• Educational substitutions may apply for related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, repairs, tune-ups, and major overhauls on medium and heavy automotive equipment including diesel, hybrids, and CNG.
• Respond to road service calls and service disabled vehicles.
• Input and retrieve work orders in fleet maintenance software.
• Direct preventive maintenance and supervise semi-skilled workers.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, fuel, ignition, brakes, and hydraulic systems.
• Road-test equipment after repairs and support emergency operations if needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Road service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B License

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

Fleet software

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Posting number: 2026-121

Department: Public Works Fleet Maintenance

Job classification: Fleet Mechanic III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fleet Services, Public Works, Trades, Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive

Summary

*Seeking Highly Skilled & Knowledgeable Mechanic with Extensive Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair Experience *

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on‑time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood.

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl

Starting Pay For This Position Is $27.51 Per Hour

Dependent On Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY

This is highly skilled work in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for the journey-level repair of a wide variety of light and heavy general and off-road motorized vehicles and attendant equipment. Work involves the overhaul and troubleshooting of standard and specialized engines, air conditioning and electrical systems, suspensions and portable electrical generation equipment. Employees exercise a significant degree of independent judgment in determining method of repair following receipt of oral or written work orders. Work is inspected while in progress and/or records of equipment services are reviewed to determine degree of employee performance. Work assignments are varied and, although subject to instructions and established work routines, the worker is permitted some latitude to set priorities subject to supervisor’s approval. Work is performed under general supervision of the Chief Mechanic. Supervision may be exercised over semi-skilled workers.

Responsibilities and Reporting During An Emergency Situation: If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs inspections, repairs, tune‑ups, diagnostics tests, and major overhauls on a wide variety of medium and heavy‑duty automotive equipment, including diesel, Hybrids and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
• Responds to road service calls; services and repairs disabled vehicles for all mechanical malfunctions.
• Inputs and retrieves work orders from a computerized Fleet Maintenance Program.
• Directs preventative maintenance and simple repair activities of semi-skilled automotive workers.
• Inspects, adjusts, and replaces valves, pistons, bearings, brakes, cooling, fuel, ignition, electrical and exhaust systems; diagnoses systems using electronic scanner equipment.
• Overhauls and services hydraulic and vacuum controls and components.
• Operates service vehicles and tow trucks; performs on‑road service on disabled vehicles.
• Diagnoses and repairs to various heavy trucks and equipment systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs specialized Police vehicle emergency equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs suspension problems; sets steering to factory specifications.
• Road‑tests equipment following repair.
• Must be able and willing to perform all duties of subordinate positions.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

Examples of duties

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or vocational school plus four (4) years’ experience as an automotive mechanic at the journey level with at least two years’ experience working on heavy equipment, i.e., backhoe, dump truck, front end loader, etc. Must possess a valid State of Florida CDL Class B License within six (6) months of hire.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid State of Florida CDL Class B License within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the standard practices and equipment of the automotive repair trade.
• Knowledge of Hybrid, CNG and Electrical vehicle systems.
• Knowledge of the operation of gasoline and diesel engines and of mechanical repair of a wide range of light and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge with heavy trucks and equipment.
• Knowledge of the hazards associated with the trade.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in the use of a variety of shop tools and equipment.
• Skill in troubleshooting and adjusting defects in automotive equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, air, and electronic systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair diesel engines and their systems.
• Ability to instruct and direct personnel engaged in simple routine maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and automotive diagrams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, and members of user departments.
• Ability to use computer related vehicle and truck diagnostic programs.
• Ability to adapt available tools and parts to specific repair and adjustment work.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals and other hazards. This position works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to the employee co‑workers or others.

Qualifications

Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Examination

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs

The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veteran's Preference

The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.

For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Supplemental information

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non‑usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non‑user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling [phone].

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.