Mechanic

City of Ormond Beach

Ormond Beach, FL

Pay: $50,850+/yr

Shift: Full time

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**The City of Ormond Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and participates in the E-verify system.**

Summary:

Performs skilled repair, maintenance, and assembly of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. Administers the scheduled maintenance program for all City vehicles and equipment. Duties are generally routine in nature, performed under the direction of the Garage Supervisor, and with some degree of independence. Must provide personal essential tools required to perform job functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans daily work schedule for the regular servicing and preventative maintenance of City vehicles and equipment. Updates computer maintenance system.

Completes overhaul and repair of City vehicles and equipment, including brakes, ignitions systems, fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, rear axle assemblies, tires, engines, electrical systems, cooling systems, and chassis work/repair.

Performs analysis and makes cost effective decisions for the repair of vehicles/equipment based on deficiencies and maintenance records.

Utilizes diagnostic tools and test equipment to analyze, troubleshoot, and make repairs.

Inspects work and adjusts work orders.

Assists in the procurement of parts for assigned vehicles and equipment as needed.

Maintains inventory for assigned tools and equipment.

Performs light welding when necessary.

Cleans shop area on daily basis or as required to maintain safety and appearance.

Participates in on-call and after-hours duties as assigned. Must be available for overtime and emergency call-outs when necessary.

Assists in preparation for, response to, and recovery from, the impacts of a wide variety of disasters or emergency situations and may be temporarily assigned to other duties, locations, and shifts.

Meets attendance requirements.

Promotes positive customer service environment internally and externally.

Performs other job-related functions as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent recognized certificate, supplemented by ten (10) years’ progressive experience in the servicing, repair, and management of a variety of vehicles and equipment.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Florida Commercial Drivers’ License class A or above within twelve (12) months of employment.

Individuals applying for this position or incumbents of this position are required to hold (or obtain within 12 months of employment) a valid commercial driver’s license (class A or above) as a condition of employment. All applicants applying for a position that requires a CDL and employees currently holding a CDL as required by their position description are subject to pre-employment and continuing post-employment drug and alcohol testing. Failure to comply with such testing is grounds for termination of employment.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in engine performance required.

Certifications in suspension and steering, brakes, heating and air conditioning must be obtained before the 6 months initial probationary period expires.

Must hold several Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in truck repair.

Must be able to obtain a Master ASE Certification within two years of hire date.

Must progressively work towards Master Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification and obtain certification within two years of hire date.

Skill in repair of internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines, and chassis parts.

Light welding skills.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Ability to conduct tests and other checks of the effectiveness of repair and maintenance work.

Knowledge of all tools and equipment used for the repair of automotive equipment.

Knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment and maintenance of a variety of small equipment and general-purpose vehicles.

Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully meet the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient physical strength and agility to do manual labor; often for extended periods of time and under adverse weather conditions.

Ability to operate and road test motor vehicles under al