MECHANIC III - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

About the role

This is a non-exempt position which requires highly skilled and specialized mechanical work at the Journeyman or Master level in the maintenance and repair of a variety of automobiles, large trucks, heavy equipment, diesel repairs, and specialized equipment for various municipal departments of the City of Plantation.

Responsibilities

• Performs all types of repair work on automotive equipment, including relining brakes, removing transmissions, repairing electrical systems, rebuilding engines, changing and balancing tires, repairing and replacing air conditioning units, repairing and replacing exhaust systems, and various other related mechanical duties.
• Performs advanced diagnostic tests, repairs, and major overhaul of automobiles, trucks, and a wide variety of specialized departmental equipment.
• Performs various skilled mechanic duties, including repairs to gasoline and diesel-powered automotive equipment, heavy and light construction equipment, and other power-driven equipment as needed.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and locates mechanical difficulties on a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered maintenance, construction, and various departmental equipment.
• Repairs and replaces components as needed, such as generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, and high-voltage light systems.
• Operates various types of equipment, machinery, precision instruments, and specialized tools and devices in the course of work.
• Designs and fabricates various parts and components in order to repair and rebuild a wide variety of specialty mechanical equipment.
• Diagnoses defects, makes repairs and performs minor and major work on a wide variety of small engines and any small applicable equipment.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on various small engines.
• Maintains simple but accurate records of all work performed.
• Welds, brazes, solders and cuts various metals by torch and rig welder as needed and if required.
• Executes purchase orders authorized by the department director as needed.
• Performs related work as required and as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of 5 years of Journeyman or Master-level experience in automotive mechanics; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license. Possession of a CDL Class "A" license (Or obtain as the discretion of Public Works Director).
• ASE certification for Automotive and Med-Heavy Truck T4 – Brakes, T5 – Suspension & Steering, T8 – Preventive Maintenance Inspection need to obtain at the discretion of the Director.
• Acquire National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-100C, IS-700D, IS-200C IS-800D at the discretion of Public Works Director.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures of the maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, various heavy equipment, and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of diesel repair and large truck repairs.
• Knowledge of the procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive and heavy and light construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline and diesel-fueled internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of the tools used in maintenance and repair of small engines.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of proper use of safety practices.
• Knowledge of repairing air conditioning systems and modern electrical systems.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Use of relevant tools, machines, and testing instruments of the trade.
• Operation of various types of precision computer diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to accurately determine mechanical repair needs.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on all fleet equipment, including oil changes, tuning, brakes, cooling, electrical, and all other phases of automotive repair.
• Ability to maintain a variety of shop and repair records.
• Ability to read and understand various manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and correctly.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and complete work assignments correctly.
• Ability to adhere to tight schedules while maintaining work quality.
• Ability to supply own working tools as needed.
• Ability to operate various departmental vehicles and possess the required license.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other city personnel.

Skills

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures of the maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, various heavy equipment, and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of diesel repair and large truck repairs.
• Knowledge of the procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive and heavy and light construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline and diesel-fueled internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of the tools used in maintenance and repair of small engines.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of proper use of safety practices.
• Knowledge of repairing air conditioning systems and modern electrical systems.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Use of relevant tools, machines, and testing instruments of the trade.
• Operation of various types of precision computer diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to accurately determine mechanical repair needs.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on all fleet equipment, including oil changes, tuning, brakes, cooling, electrical, and all other phases of automotive repair.
• Ability to maintain a variety of shop and repair records.
• Ability to read and understand various manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and correctly.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and complete work assignments correctly.
• Ability to adhere to tight schedules while maintaining work quality.
• Ability to supply own working tools as needed.
• Ability to operate various departmental vehicles and possess the required license.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other city personnel.

Benefits

• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Hospitalization, Major Medical, Dental and Vision
• General Employees Pension Retirement – Mandatory contribution is 4% of base pay.
• Normal Retirement Date: Age 59 and completion of 10 years of credited service.
• Holidays: The City of Plantation observes eleven (12) paid holidays per year as declared by the City Council each year.
• Personal Day: All full-time employees will be given the benefit of one (1) personal day per calendar year. Cannot be used until employed six (6) months; can not be carried over from one year to the next.
• Sick Leave: 13 days per year. Accrues 4 hours at end of each bi-weekly pay period. Maximum accrual is 480 hours.
• Annuity Leave: 13 days per year for General Employees 1 – 5 years; 19 ½ days per year for General Employees 5 – 15 years; 26 days per year for General Employees 15 years or more.
• Annual Leave: 13 days per year for General Employees 1 – 5 years; 19 ½ days per year for General Employees 5 – 15 years; 26 days per year for General Employees 15 years or more.
• Funeral Leave: 3 days (8 hours each)
• Jury Duty Paid full salary – all fees received, excluding mileage must be turned into the City.

Pay

The closest thousand to amount of Annual Salary (policy paid for by the City) up to $50,000.

Schedule

Most full-time employees work 40 hours per week unless otherwise indicated. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday (except City Holidays) 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM unless otherwise noted.