Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic II (CDL Required)

State of Florida; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Boot Allotment

Annual Uniform Allotment

PPE Provided

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, is seeking an Automotive Equipment Mechanic II in Brooksville. The role focuses on repairing gasoline and diesel-powered equipment and major components on heavy trucks and forestry machinery, under supervision.

Applicants must have 6 months of relevant experience or a qualifying technical school credential and hold a valid driver license. Occasional travel and emergency response duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair work.
• Certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair can substitute for the required experience.
• A valid driver license is required for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
• Repair of major components on heavy trucks, crawler tractors and forestry equipment under supervision.
• Use specialized tools, diagnostic equipment, welders, and cutting torches to repair equipment.
• Prepare computerized work orders and purchase orders; track parts costs and inventory levels.
• Maintain accuracy of EMIS reports and parts warehouse records.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

General mechanical skills

Problem solving

Education

Technical school automotive/heavy equipment repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welding tools

Cutting torches

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, is seeking an Automotive Equipment Mechanic II in Brooksville. The role focuses on repairing gasoline and diesel-powered equipment and major components on heavy trucks and forestry machinery, under supervision.

Applicants must have 6 months of relevant experience or a qualifying technical school credential and hold a valid driver license. Occasional travel and emergency response duties may apply.