Who We Are

Orlando, The City Beautiful

For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando

Starting Salary:
Heavy Equipment Technician I: $19.70 - 30.52 per hour, depending on qualifications.
Heavy Equipment Technician II: $21.12 - 32.74 per hour, depending on qualifications.
 
PLUS $.30 per hour for each ASE certificate (up to six).
PLUS $.30 per hour tool allowance.
PLUS $.90 per hour when working the second shift (2 pm to 10:30 pm).
Nature of Work: 

Performs skilled mechanical work analyzing and diagnosing problems; inspecting, replacing and/or repairing defective parts, and performing preventative maintenance on City automobiles, tractors, mowers, trucks, street sweepers, fire trucks and equipment, police cars and/or motorcycles and small engines. This position assigns, oversees work and trains lower lever mechanics as needed. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completeness. 

SECOND SHIFT: 2PM - 10:30PM
Heavy Equipment Technician I: High School diploma or equivalent required and two years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic required; or accreditation from a vocational institute required. Must possess two (2) ASE T-series certifications, or one (1) ASE T-series certification and one (1) EVT certification in related field. Must obtain ASE T-series certifications within 6 months of employment. May be required to obtain valid Florida Class B CDL with Air Brakes at the discretion of the department. Valid Florida driver license required.
 
Heavy Equipment Technician II: High School diploma or equivalent required and four years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic required. Must possess least two (2) ASE T-series certifications and two (2) EVT certifications in a related field, or any combination of four (4) ASE T-series and/or EVT certifications in a related field. May be required to obtain valid Florida Class B CDL with Air Brakes at the discretion of the department. Valid Florida driver license required.
 
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.City of Orlando Benefits
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
 

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree.
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or 
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree