Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (23474)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment in the South Area/Melbourne Central Fleet Shop. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m.; open until filled; salary $27.65 to $29.03 hourly, negotiable based on experience. Requirements include eight years of experience in heavy equipment mechanics with diesel engine expertise, or county-specific experience

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience in heavy equipment mechanics, including three (3) years of diesel engine mechanics OR two (2) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic II OR four (4) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I.
• Substitution: post-secondary heavy equipment coursework may substitute for up to one year.
• Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly skilled crafts and trades work in the maintenance and complex repair of heavy diesel and/or gasoline vehicles and equipment.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Education

Post-secondary coursework in heavy equipment mechanics

Tools

CDL Class B

ASE certifications

Job description

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$27.65 to $29.03 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Melbourne/Central Fleet Shop. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Performs highly skilled crafts and trades work in the maintenance and complex repair of heavy diesel and/or gasoline vehicles and equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Eight (8) years of experience in heavy equipment mechanics, including three (3) years of diesel engine mechanics OR two (2) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic II OR four (4) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I.
• Successful completion of course work in heavy equipment mechanics or closely related field at a post‑secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience).
• Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License and maintain said license during the term of employment.
• Must possess the following ASE certifications: A7 or T7 – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning T2 - Diesel Engines T4 - Brakes PLUS three (3) additional medium/heavy equipment ASE certifications.
• In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.