Head Mechanic /Shop Foreman

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; Florida; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY is seeking a Head Mechanic/Shop Foreman for a part-time role to oversee preventive and routine maintenance across our fleet, including trucks and heavy equipment. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and lead shop operations under the Fleet Maintenance Manager.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; ASE certification in truck or automotive fields is preferred. The position offers hands-on work in a busy public works environment with emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• ASE certification in truck or automotive preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares preventive and routine maintenance schedules as determined by time, hours, mileage, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains a safe work area.
• Makes repairs in the shop and on job sites.
• Prepares standard equipment specifications for new vehicles and equipment.
• Recommends replacements and obtains prices.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Mechanical diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Repair

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASE certification

Job description

Head Mechanic/Shop Foreman - Part Time $21.34/Hour

This is highly skilled work involving the preventive and routine maintenance, mechanical diagnoses, troubleshooting and repair, of power tools, small engine equipment, light/medium/heavy duty trucks, heavy equipment (gasoline and diesel), and specialized related equipment. Work is performed under the general direction of the Fleet Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares preventive and routine maintenance schedules as determined by time, hours, mileage, manufacturer's recommendations, oil analysis, historical records, and warranty requirements.
• Performs the preventive and routine maintenance, and repairs of all public works vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains a safe work area.
• Makes repairs of vehicles and equipment in the shop and on job sites.
• Prepares standard equipment specifications for new vehicles and equipment.
• Recommends replacement of vehicles and equipment and obtains prices for replacement(s).
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• High School graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
• A.S.E. certified in the truck or automotive field, preferred