Automotive Mechanic jobs in Gainesville, FL

Requisition No: 795012 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42902290

Position Number: 42902290 

Salary:  $15.80 

Posting Closing Date: 04/19/2024 

OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY---
THIS IS A FULL-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION***

CONTACT:

Tara Kennedy, (386) 243-6223

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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.

NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed.
• Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six (6) months of appointment. The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.

The incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment, post accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Highway Administration Rule, Title 49, Part 382 CFR.
 

Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S.  “Drug Test” means any chemical, biological or physical instrumental analysis administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites.

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

JOB DUTIES: 

Performs major and minor repairs on all types of equipment assigned to the Florida Forest Service. This can include complete overhaul of engine, transmission and other drive components, as required. Repairs both gasoline and diesel powered equipment systems, such as cooling systems, fuel injection systems, carburetors, on crawler tractors, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, as well as other automotive and off-road type vehicles. Repairs power train, transmissions, clutches, brakes and suspension systems of all types of vehicles mentioned above.

Assists in development, implementation and constant review of the preventive maintenance program. This includes providing technical assistance to operators and supervisors to improve efficiency and quality. Responsible for the quality of all preventive maintenance services performed by operator and others while under the auspices of the shop.

Uses specialized tools and diagnostic equipment to diagnose drivability and performance problems of equipment assigned to the district. Uses welders, cutting torches and various other metal cutting and shaping equipment in the repair of steel and aluminum components.

Accurately prepares work orders for all work performed and follows up to completion for an accurate account of all parts, labor and materials used. Initiates, prepares and completes field purchase orders or p-card purchases for parts and supplies. Assists the supervisor ensuring all work performed by operators and others has an accurate work order prepared before completion.

Studies technical publications, specifications and manuals. Completes all training developed by division and deemed appropriate for position. Seeks self improvement through classes, seminars, etc. that are job related. Participates in the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification program as time and circumstances permit. Serves as mentor and teacher to less senior mechanics and operators. 

Be prepared to perform all repairs in the field environment when situations dictate. Be willing and able to deploy to other areas for up to two weeks during extreme fire conditions, natural disasters and other situations deemed necessary by the Center Manager.

Responsible for the accountability of all tools, test equipment and parts used in the daily performance of duties. Responsibilities extend to include helping the supervisor account for tools, parts and supplies used by operators and others as much as possible.

Performs other related work as assigned.

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.