Mechanic I

Templeterrace; Temple Terrace (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple Terrace is seeking a Mechanic I to repair and maintain municipal vehicles. This role requires skilled mechanical work and offers a starting hourly wage between $22.43 and $24.67. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have at least two years of relevant experience. This opportunity is open until filled.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Recreation Center Membership

City's Medical Contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to follow automotive diagrams.
• Valid Florida Commercial “B” driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and skilled mechanical work on city vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair automotive equipment.
• Communicate effectively and prioritize assignments.

Skills

Automotive Mechanic Trade Knowledge

Troubleshooting Skills

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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STARTING SALARY RANGE: $22.43 - $24.67 per hour

POSITION: Mechanic I

POSITION NO: 7.125

DEPT: Public Works

This is skilled mechanical work repairing, diagnosing, and maintaining vehicles and related equipment. An employee in this position generally performs preventive maintenance work on a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment but may be required to perform or assist with higher level mechanicaland repairwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard principles and practices of the automotive mechanic trade.
• Considerable knowledge of safety precautions to avoid occupational hazards.
• Skilled in using tools, machines, and testing instruments used in fleet maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose automotive and other equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow automotive diagrams.
• Ability to prioritize assignments related to department’s needs and deadlines.
• Ability to physically perform assigned duties; perform work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, push, and maneuver bulky and heavy materials; lift objects up to 75 pounds and routinely lift up to 50 pounds overhead; climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch frequently and for extended periods of time.

Training, Certification, and Experience

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by courses in the automotive mechanics trade.

Minimum of two years experience in repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.

Or, an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Valid Florida Commercial “B” driver’s license or obtain license within six months of employment.
• Must obtain automotive tools as required by the City.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification (F-1) Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing of Fire Apparatus, or obtain certification within one year of employment.

The following two certifications must be obtained during the second and third years of employment (one each year, as assigned by Director):

• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification (E-0) Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing of Ambulances.
• Automotive Service Excellence Certification (T8) Preventive Maintenance Inspection.

Estimated Mechanic I Total Compensation

CATEGORY

SUBTOTALS

Total Compensation

$46,654

$64,716

City's Medical Contribution

$10,092

$4665

Tuition Reimbursement

$3,000

Recreation Center Membership

$305

The City of Temple Terrace is a drug-free workplace.

A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, and a driver’s license verification may be conducted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. To apply for this position, please complete the online job application or download, complete, and mail a printed application to the City of Temple Terrace Human Resources Department at 11250 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.

Employment applications will not be accepted via fax.

Job ID 7.125 Category Public Works - Operations Status Open For further information please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]. Posted June 12, 2025 Closing Open Until Filled