Salary is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs skilled work in the preventative maintenance, diagnosis, repair, rebuilding and replacement of parts on county vehicles and heavy equipment to ensure safe and timely repairs in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations and county policies. The Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanic is focused on maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on cars, pick-up trucks, and heavy equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts, heavy-duty field tractors, mowing & maintenance equipment, sweeper truck, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, semi road tractors, flatbed, dump and walking floor trailers and other types of equipment.
We are looking for a candidate who will provide exemplary service while maintaining first-rate customer relationships, prides themselves on quality, safety and ensuring our work will meet the highest of standards each of our customers deserve. Duties are performed under the general direction of a Fleet Mechanic Supervisor or designee and are evaluated through periodic inspections of work performed; by accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of tasks completed.

• Perform, oversee and may coordinate the installation, repair, maintenance or replacement of vehicle systems and engine parts.
• Must be able to multitask and have excellent diagnostic skills and read, interpret wiring diagrams and hydraulic system flow charts.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic and multiplexing system failures.
• Rebuild and replacement of major drive train components such as gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials and power dividers, hydraulic system components, etc.
• Perform routine brake inspections, replacements and adjustments on commercial vehicles following Federal DOT requirements.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems and electronic hydraulic system malfunctions.
• Perform road calls, roadside repairs, tire replacements, preventive maintenance and repairs on in-field equipment. Services vehicles, heavy equipment per the department's maintenance schedules and or from vehicle, condition reports (VCR) and daily equipment inspection reports (DEIR).
• Field test vehicles or equipment to properly identify the malfunction and perform final operational test to quality check all repairs and maintenance.
• Assigns projects to subordinates, maintains record of duties performed and equipment used by a staff of mechanics, and approves tasks upon completion.
• Perform routine metal and aluminum welding, body repairs and component fabrication.
• Perform all mechanical, maintenance duties performed by subordinates on gasoline and diesel engines and related equipment.
• Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information for work performed on paper and computer.
• Cleans and maintains the garages work areas. 
• Pressure wash equipment for inspections, and prior to being worked on. 
• Understand and follow all safety rules and Safety Operating Procedures (SOPs) and perform preventive maintenance and repairs within industry-standard repair times.
• May perform all work related to a heavy industrial automotive shop.

Required Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and two years of related mechanical experience (i.e., maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline-powered equipment and vehicles or heavy industrial automotive, performing in-depth diagnostics, preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs from light to heavy vehicles).
• Must have complete set of mechanic's hand and pneumatic tools up to 1 ½" to efficiently perform required maintenance and repairs on county equipment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a valid CDL A with no airbrake restriction and an acceptable driving record is preferred.

*If candidate is hired with CDL A as preferred; this position will be safety-sensitive, which is subject to Drug & Alcohol Workplace testing as provided in DOT regulation 49CFR-parts 40 and /or 382.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 80 pounds.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in Automobile or Medium/Heavy Truck is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems as well as multiplexing systems, air systems, chassis and suspension, air conditioning and heating systems, gasoline and diesel engines and transmissions.
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to operate fleet management and work order-based software programs and related tools.
• Experience preferred in utilizing diagnostic software programs for Mack, International, Cummins and Ford. Ability to diagnose, locate, define, adjust and or repair major defects in vehicles and equipment and to make necessary repairs within time limits recognized as industry time standards.
•  Excellent in communication with the ability to use prudent judgment and problem-solving skills to make reasonable appropriate decisions and recommendations to work well under pressure in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment that includes deadlines and changing priorities.
• Incumbent may be required to work at various Fleet Services locations within Solid Waste.
• Workdays and hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM and rotational Saturdays. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Must be able to work flexible hours in emergency situations.

What makes this opportunity right for you:
 
At Lee County Government, we look to hire talented and innovative individuals who share our passion and want to make a lasting impact within our community. That's why we offer our employees a premier place to work by providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, as well being a participant in a robust State of Florida pension and investment retirement plans.
 
Additionally, we strongly believe in cultivating long-lasting relationships with our employees through promotional opportunities and career ladders across our organization. At Lee County Government, we do this by supporting your career development and growth through mentoring programs, and on-the-job training to help you achieve your goals. Every day at Lee County Government, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference within our own community.
 
Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• 11 paid holidays, Vacation & Sick Time
• New uniforms provided
• Tool & work boot allowances 
• Employee appreciation/ peer recognition programs 
• Employee development opportunities