What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Mechanic II position at City of Ocala, FL?
$44,480.00 - $59,050.00 Annually
110 SE Watula Ave, 3rd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471, FL
Full-Time
721262
Public Works
07/21/2026
Description
This position involves the upkeep and maintenance of the shop, the truck pressure wash area, and the inventory storage area. It includes manual labor work in general maintenance, painting and welding repair of dumpsters and other commercial sanitation equipment. It includes the delivery and pick up of dumpsters to and from various locations. It also includes delivery and pick up of trucks to and from Fleet and other local and out of town vendors. Drives designated vehicles as directed. Inspects Commercial trucks for issues and cleanliness, including tires, as directed, reporting issues to the manager. Reports to Commercial Sanitation Manager.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs maintenance on dumpsters.
- Drives one to thirty ton trucks and and loader to unload, pick up, deliver, or move dumpster boxes.
- Cleans, performs minor welding repair, repairs lids and doors, and paints dumpster boxes.
- Uses hand held tools and brushes to complete repairs, cleaning, and painting. Carries large buckets of paint, including five gallons weighing approximately 50 pounds.
- Uses mig welder, arc welder, plasma cutter, and acetylene cutting torch to perform minor welding repairs to various pieces of equipment. Performs minor welding job assignments by physically attaching items being welded, and obtaining tools and supplies. Moves heavy materials such as steel.
- Assist in steam cleaning and power washes engines and bodies of front-end loaders and dumpsters. Manually washes and cleans other vehicles, tools and equipment.
- Performs maintenance and minor repairs to gas and diesel vehicles.
- Monitors shop and truck wash for cleanliness and general housekeeping.
- Checks steam pressure washers and drain system for issues and reports them as necessary.
- Will carry buckets or bags of sand or other absorbent materials out in the field for spill clean-up. Will assist with sweeping streets and parking lots as needed.
- Transports vehicles and personnel as needed.
- Works as backup for shuttle route as needed.
- Attends meetings and training sessions.
- Maintain shop inventory, including the purchase and requesting of tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Loads and transports dumpsters to vendor for scrap.
- Inspects dumpster pads for proper size and location.
- Ability to communicate with a two-way radio.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Must have a minimum of two years of experience in the maintenance of equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
- Must also have welding experience, including the use of various welding equipment.
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Must possess a Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License.
Supplemental Information
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT
Annual Budget: $0.00
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
This position will directly supervise 0 employees.
This position may indirectly supervise 0 employees.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING MODERATELY STRUCTURED
Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision.
PLANNING
With regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work.
CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY; may also occasionally assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of minor importance. FREQUENTLY;
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of major importance. N/A
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under direction where a definite objective is set up and the employee PLANS AND ARRANGES OWN WORK, referring only unusual cases to supervisor.
MENTAL DEMAND
MODERATE; Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTER
Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)
ACCURACY
Probable errors of internal scope readily detected in normal course of work by standard check or routine crosscheck within a single department or office. Errors resulting from inaccuracy would create Minor confusion, delay or expense to correct.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Regular contacts with patrons, either within the office or in the field. May also involve occasional self-initiated contacts to patrons. Lack of tack and judgment may result in a limited type of problem for the organization.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as it pertains to an immediate and specific assignment.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
10-Key None
Accounting None
Alphanumeric Data Entry None
Contact Management None
Database Basic
Enterprise Resource Planning None
Human Resources Systems None
Payroll Systems None
Presentation/PowerPoint None
Programming Languages None
Spreadsheet None
Word Processing/Typing Basic
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS
Ability to read, type and respond to information provided on a tablet and computer.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
While performing the functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Occasionally
Use hands to finger, handle or feel Frequently
Reach with hands and arms Frequently
Climb or balance Occasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Frequently
Talk or hear Frequently
Taste or smell Never
WEIGHT LIFT REQUIREMENTS
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move:
Up to 50 pounds
VISION REQUIREMENT
Specific vision abilities required by this job may include:
Peripheral vision (seeing 180 while focusing on a given object or area; work duties that require seeing beyond or around the focused vision area).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.) Frequently
Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension ladders, etc.) Occasionally
Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.) Occasionally
Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.) Occasionally
Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather) Frequently
Wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.) Occasionally
Extreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.) Never
Extreme heat not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temp is regularly above 100 degrees F) Never
Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff) Occasionally
Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine or other related explosives) Never
Risk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.) Never
Vibration (jack hammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.) Never
The noise level in the work environment is usually Loud (metal can manufacturing department, large equipment, etc.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must have knowledge of the operations, maintenance limitations and safe operating practices of the particular equipment to which assignments are made. Ability to drive one-ton truck, loaders, garbage trucks, or support equipment having multiple hydraulic control levers. Must be able to read, write and understand and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to learn repetitive tasks quickly. Must have steel toe work shoes, which are paid for by the City. Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Ability to maintain detailed records and reports. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.
Health Insurance
We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.
Vision Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.
Life Insurance
For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.
Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA
Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
Pet Insurance
We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.
Employee Health & Wellness Center
The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.
Voluntary Cancer Insurance
For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.
Supplemental Critical Care Insurance
Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.
Supplemental Accident Insurance
Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.
Legal Plan Insurance
Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.
Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.
Discounts - Theme Park
Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.
Holidays and Paid Time off
The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.
Retirement Plan
All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.
Training Programs
The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.
Salary : $44,480 - $59,050