Vehicle Mechanic

Town of Orange Park; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Orange Park is seeking an Automotive Mechanic to assist with overhauls, repairs of cars, trucks and heavy equipment. You’ll follow a preventive maintenance program and perform inspections, diagnose problems and complete repairs as needed.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and prior vehicle maintenance experience preferred. Attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are essential; work is performed on site with safety standards in place.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in vehicle maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, tune-ups, diagnose mechanical problems and service fuel systems.
• Repair and replace components in diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Install engines and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Automotive repair

Mechanical diagnosis

Electrical systems

Brake systems

Diesel engines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Automotive tools

Job description

Applications Due October 31, 2026. We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to apply early!

Position Summary:

Position assists with overhauls, repairs automobiles, trucks and light/heavy duty equipment as well as adjusts and installs automotive/heavy equipment parts. Follows a preventative maintenance program for all Town vehicles and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Incumbent will perform repairs, tune up work, diagnose mechanical problems, adjusts injectors/carburetion, electrical, brake systems, etc. disassembles diesel or gasoline engines as necessary and inspects, repairs and/or replaces such parts as injection valves, cylinder heads and sleeves, pistons rings, connection rods, bearings, gaskets and crank shafts.
• Incumbent repairs clutches, transmissions (both manual and automatic), differentials, air compressors, superchargers, generators, governors, reduction and planetary gears, hydraulic couplings, braking and steering systems, cooling systems, electrical systems and brake systems, and major tune-ups to gas/diesel engines.
• Incumbent installs gasoline or diesel engines, performs minor automotive body work such as installing glass and removing or replacing external body parts and keeps his immediate work area neat and clean.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent will be expected or asked to perform.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in vehicle maintenance preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Must be able to read and interpret standard automotive manuals, diagrams, prints and specifications. He must be able to operate specialized machinery, i.e., valve reseaters, and refacers, brake realigners, cylinder and shaft grinders, heavy duty press, engine analyzer and air conditioning equipment. Incumbent is expected to diagnose and make complete repairs on all mechanical problems. Must be able to understand and use inside/outside calipers, cylinder gauges and dial indicators. Will perform tune ups, oil changes etc. on smaller vehicles as well as fire engines and smaller trucks.
• Must have basic knowledge of automotive components and assemblies and how they operate in relationship to each other, i.e. automatic transmission, planetary gears and electrical systems.
• Must have basic knowledge of mathematics and the ability to maintain accurate records and perform computations. Incumbent must have a high school education
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with customers and co-workers
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, climb stairs
• Ability to adequately read schematics, diagrams, and drawings
• Mechanical ability to troubleshoot causes of mechanical failure and determine appropriate corrective action
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for industrial environment

Reference and Background checks may be conducted including criminal, credit and driver’s license checks.