Mechanic / Senior Trades Worker

St. Johns River Water Management District; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid leave and holidays

Professional development

Wellness program

Public service student loan forgiv​ess

Job summary

St. Johns River Water Management District seeks a Mechanic / Senior Trades Worker to perform skilled maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles and equipment at the Palm Bay Service Center.

The role includes diagnostics, repairs, welding, and equipment testing to ensure safe operations. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and four years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and four years of work experience as described or formal education substituting for experience.
• Must have a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker N endorsement or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and services on fleet vehicles and equipment at Palm Bay Service Center.
• Analyze, repair, and evaluate engine, electrical, hydraulic issues and operate testing equipment; maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Fabricate and weld metal on vehicles and equipment as required.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Vehicle & equipment repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic work order system

Job description

Mechanic / Senior Trades Worker

Office of Transportation and Facilities

Job Summary: This is skilled work performing vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.

Job duties include:

• Performs routine preventative maintenance and services on all fleet vehicles, to include pickups, SUVs, sedans, dump trucks, lowboy tractors, tractor with mower/disc attachments, generators, pumps, and all other asset tools and equipment present at the Palm Bay Service Center. Analyzing, identifying, making repairs, and evaluating safe operations to engine, body, frame, electrical and hydraulic issues on pumps, gas, diesel, and other engines, motors, and control units; maintains an orderly, healthy, and safe work area. Performs other tasks related to the Transportation program as assigned by the shop supervisor.
• Uses an electronic work order system in the performance of all assigned work. Maintains accurate accountability of time, parts and materials expended on preventive maintenance, inspections, administration, and services. Operates vehicles and equipment, such as pickup trucks, forklifts, dump trucks, front-end loader, dozer, trackhoe, grader, tractors, mowers, semi-tractor trailer, and mechanic shop equipment for testing and evaluating maintenance performed.
• Performs metal fabrication and welding on vehicles and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. and four years of experience as described above or formal education may substitute for work experience and a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker N endorsement or the ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.

The District may pay for the Entry-Level Driver Training program and may reimburse for other fees associated with obtaining the CDL license through a provider of the District’s choice. After the initial Entry-Level Driver Training program paid by the District, if a CDL is not obtained, employee will be responsible for the cost of subsequent training.

SJRWMD has determined this to be a mandatory testing position as described in Section 440.102, Florida Statutes and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Drug Testing Program as described in 49 CFR Part 382. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening paid by SJRWMD. The SJRWMD Drug Free Workplace Notice to Job Applicants and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Drug Testing Program Notice to Job Applicants is available for review in the Careers section at www.sjrwmd.com.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment: Occasionally perform work in outdoor environments, inclement weather, and remote locations; set-up, lift and/or move equipment; lift and carry heavy objects, bend, kneel and crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push and pull, maintain a priority of safety, make effective, consistent, and defensible decisions.

Licenses: Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tanker (N) endorsement at the time of hire, or the ability to obtain the license and endorsement within one year from the date of hire.

Additional Details: Equipment, tools, and uniforms are provided for this position.

Starting Salary Range: $43,763.20 - $54,662.40

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration, and if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Location: Palm Bay

Closing Date: October 12, 2026