Mechanic

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions.

Pay:

Maintains, repairs and overhauls automobiles, trucks, construction equipment and other fleet equipment. As the mechanic increases their skills and ability to maintain and repair multiple pieces of equipment, they may be assigned to the level of Mechanic for which they qualify. If their proficiency on a piece of equipment is not satisfactory, they may be demoted to a lower level of Mechanic with respective pay decrease. Advancement is measured by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications and on the job experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technician I, II, III & IV

• Reads job order, observes and listens to equipment in operation to determine malfunction and tests and inspects parts for wear to plan repair procedures and requisition required parts or outside services.
• Repairs or replaces parts i.e., carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters and pumps.
• Rebuilds and adjusts brakes, aligns wheels and repairs or replaces shock absorbers.
• Installs new ignition systems, changes or re-charges batteries and replaces other parts as needed.
• Removes and replaces gas or diesel engines, gear boxes and hydraulic components.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices and adjusts or repairs equipment as necessary.
• Inspects and lubricates equipment in conformance with preventive-maintenance specifications.
• Performs field service of vehicles and equipment during normal working hours as required.
• Keeps shop record of hours worked on jobs.
• Keeps worked area and assigned motor vehicle neat and clean, free of debris.
• Follows safe work practices, uses required safety equipment and reports any unsafe working conditions immediately to a supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Technician V

• Completes all essential duties and responsibilities of a Technician I, II, III & IV
• May operate in a supervising capacity when Fleet Maintenance Supervisor is unavailable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Technician I

Starting Pay: $20.41/hr

• Base ASE Course(s)
• Class E License

Technician II

Starting Pay: $24.31/hr

• Base ASE Course(s)
• Have and maintain any three of the following:
• Auto:

A-1: Auto, Engine Repair

A-2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

A-3: Manual Drive Train and Axle

A-4: Suspension and Steering

A-5: Auto Brakes

A-6: Electrical Systems

A-7: Heat and Air Conditioning

A-8: Auto Engine Performance

A-9: Light Vehicle Diesel Engines

• Truck:

T-1: Truck Gasoline Engines

T-2: Truck Diesel Engines

T-3: Drive Train

T-4: Truck Brakes

T-5: Truck, Suspension and Steering

T-6: Truck, Electrical Systems

T-7: Truck, HVAC

T-8: Preventative Maintenance and Inspection

• CDL A License
• Six months of experience

Technician III

Starting Pay: $25.76/hr

• Base ASE Course(s)
• Have and maintain any six of the following:
• Auto:

A-1: Auto, Engine Repair

A-2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

A-3: Manual Drive Train and Axle

A-4: Suspension and Steering

A-5: Auto Brakes

A-6: Electrical Systems

A-7: Heat and Air Conditioning

A-8: Auto Engine Performance

A-9: Light Vehicle Diesel Engines

• Truck:

T-1: Truck Gasoline Engines

T-2: Truck Diesel Engines

T-3: Drive Train

T-4: Truck Brakes

T-5: Truck, Suspension and Steering

T-6: Truck, Electrical Systems

T-7: Truck, HVAC

T-8: Preventative Maintenance and Inspection

• CDL A License
• One year of experience

Technician IV

Starting Pay: $27.31/hr

• Base ASE Course(s)
• Have and maintain any nine of the following:
• Auto:

A-1: Auto, Engine Repair

A-2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

A-3: Manual Drive Train and Axle

A-4: Suspension and Steering

A-5: Auto Brakes

A-6: Electrical Systems

A-7: Heat and Air Conditioning

A-8: Auto Engine Performance

A-9: Light Vehicle Diesel Engines

• Truck:

T-1: Truck Gasoline Engines

T-2: Truck Diesel Engines

T-3: Drive Train

T-4: Truck Brakes

T-5: Truck, Suspension and Steering

T-6: Truck, Electrical Systems

T-7: Truck, HVAC

T-8: Preventative Maintenance and Inspection

• CDL A License
• 18 months of experience

Technician V

Starting Pay: $28.95/hr

• Master ASE Certification
• Have and maintain 17 (all nine Auto and eight Truck ASE's) listed in previous tiers
• CDL A License
• Three plus years of experience

All Candidates:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License, no restrictions and a clean driving record
• Any combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job

Supplemental Information

Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each 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 essential functions:

Knowledge of Clay County road system (Preferred)

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee's normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.

While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

Frequently positions self to maintain vehicles, including under vehicles and in small interior spaces.

This position frequently communicates with supervisors and other staff to safely execute the maintenance of County vehicles. Must be able to accurately convey and perceive information in these situations.

Must be able to perceive, inspect, and assess safety and maintenance instructions and equipment to execute essential maintenance duties. Must be able to distinguish colors, depths and details to ensure safe and accurate equipment repairs, installations and maintenance.

Must be able to move objects up to 70 pounds, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.

Regularly works around moving parts, in an outdoor environment which may expose the worker to inclement weather, excessive heat and humidity, pollution, fumes and airborne particles.

The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and may occasionally be exposed to risk of electrical shock in carrying out maintenance duties.

The noise level is usually moderate.

Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age.

Clay County is committed to providing veterans with preference in employment opportunities in accordance with Florida State Law and Federal Regulations. As part of our dedication to supporting veterans, we ensure that qualified veterans are given preferential treatment in our hiring process, in accordance with

Florida Statute 295.07

.

Eligible Veterans who believe they were discriminated against may file a complaint with the

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

within 60 days of receiving notice of non-selection.

Salary : $20 - $29