Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca 
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routine preventive maintenance work on City vehicles following suggested manufacturer and City standards;
• Repairs major vehicular systems and components such as the power plant, drive train, cooling, steering and suspension, electrical, hydraulic, air-conditioning, brakes and body, and computer systems;
• Repairs system and components such as belts, hoses, tires, lamps, tune-ups, and new vehicle preparations;
• Repairs shop equipment and tools;
• Performs welding repairs and modifications/fabrications;
• Repairs and maintains a variety of medium and heavy duty fire and pump apparatus and firefighting equipment;
• Road tests vehicles for adequacy and completeness of repairs.

RELATED TASKS:

• Diagnoses malfunctioning vehicular systems and components and recommends most effective solutions;
• Inspects vehicles to ensure that they comply with all statutory safety requirements;
• Performs road service repairs in Boca Raton and surrounding cities;
• Completes preventive maintenance forms correctly;
• Assists in cleaning the shop work area;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of passenger cars, trucks, construction, and maintenance equipment.Thorough knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery.Thorough knowledge of the repair and adjustment of a wide variety of specialized fire equipment, pumps, and apparatus.Ability to diagnose the more common defects in the drive trains, chassis, and other components of automotive equipment.Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.Ability to interpret work from sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts.Ability to lift articles weighing 50 pounds; ability to understand and follow instructions in both oral and written form. 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; and 
• Two (2) years of experience in repairing automotive power driven and fire related equipment.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

• Must be certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) as Medium/Heavy Truck Technician. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Must possess and/or obtain a valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period within 12 months of the date of hire.
• Must supply own hand tools consistent with this classification.

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Reference Checks
Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
Workers' Compensation
Certification/License Verification
Physical
Drug and Alcohol Screen
Job description specifications are intended to present an illustrative description of the range of duties, the scope of responsibility and the required level of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the job. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed by the employees in each position assigned to the class. Individuals may perform other duties as needed, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload as required by business necessity.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety harnesses, safety shoes, hearing protector, gloves, and welder's helmet. Exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, toxic metals, mist, gases, and smoke.