Diesel Mechanic Senior Trades Worker

Job Duties

• Performs vehicle preventative maintenance and major and minor repairs to District light fleet, heavy equipment, hydraulic units, and systems.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and service tasks on all fleet vehicles, to include 1-ton and 3/4-ton pickups, dump trucks, lowboy tractors, heavy equipment, tractor with mower/disc attachments, generators, pumps, outboard motors and other tools and equipment.
• Maintains and performs scheduled services and operational repairs to project pumps, engines, vehicles and other small equipment used on projects (engine descriptions include diesel, gas and alternate fuel as well as hydraulic and electrical pumps, motors and control units).
• Performs preventative maintenance and checks and services District vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains tools and shop equipment; performs air conditioning repairs to heavy and light fleet assets/vehicles.
• Performs metal fabrication and welding on vehicles and equipment; performs other related duties as directed by supervisors.
• Serves as the primary operator of the District's two-ton mobile maintenance truck used to perform maintenance and repairs to project site equipment.
• Maintains and repairs pumps and power units, heavy equipment, small engines, and wheel vehicles for Apopka, Sunnyhill, and Lake George Field Stations and project sites.
• Uses an electronic work order system in the performance of all assigned work; maintains accurate accountability of time, parts and effort expended on preventive maintenance, checks and services; operates vehicles and equipment, such as: pickup trucks, dump trucks, front-end loader, dozer, track hoe grader, badger, tractors, mowers, and semi tractor trailer for testing and evaluating maintenance performed.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Endure harsh outdoor environments in uncomfortable/extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations;
• Set-up, lift and/or move equipment;
• Lift and carry heavy objects, bend, kneel and couch, reach overhead, grasp, pushing and pulling,
• Maintain a priority of safety, make effective, consistent, and defensible decisions.

Starting Salary Range

Starting Salary Range: $42,889.60 - $46,580.80
Starting Salary Is Based On Qualifications And Experience.

Benefits

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

Additional Details

• Equipment, tools, and uniforms are provided for this position.
• Equipment, tools, and uniforms are provided for this position.
• Equipment, tools, and uniforms are provided for this position.

Location

Sunnyhill Field Station 19561 S.E. Highway 42 Umatilla, FL 32784