What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Mechanic - Port Everglades position at Broward County?
- Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
- Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
- Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
- Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
- Paid Parental Leave
- High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually - Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
- 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to 2,600 a year.
The Vehicle Mechanic position includes journey level work in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel driven automotive and small engine equipment in mechanical repair and maintenance. Duties include performing skilled tasks of automobiles, heavy duty trucks, tractors, other standard and special automotive equipment and small engines in accordance with standard trade practices.
General Description
Performs preventive maintenance and inspects, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of County vehicles for Port Everglades.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
Preferences
4 years experience performing hydraulic repairs
ASE and NAEVT certification in the following areas: Engine Performance, Electrical Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Manual Drive Train and Axle, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Engine Repair, Painting and Refinishing, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair, Structural Analysis and Repairs. The following associated with Heavy Duty Trucks:
Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Suspension and Steering, Electrical Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning and Preventive Maintenance
4 years experience with small engine repair (i.e. lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, diesel, unleaded and 2-cycle)
Certified as an Industrial Hydraulic Technician (Fluid Power Society)
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
- Performs detailed maintenance and repair on equipment ranging from heavy duty tractors and trucks to vehicles and mowers in accordance with standard trade practices; performs unscheduled repairs such as troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and replacing or repairing of essential parts in shop or at work site and occasionally after hours; performs maintenance and repairs of damaged and malfunctioning equipment; performs preventative maintenance including changing/adding fluids, inspecting brakes and belts, replacing filters, inspecting suspension, steering systems lights, and tires, etc.
- Analyzes and locates defects in operation and road tests equipment before returning to service.
- Performs tire service inspection and repair including mounting and balancing both light and heavy duty off-road tires.
- Maintains current shop manuals to ascertain type and specifications of parts needed; maintains inventory and records, requisitions parts and supplies and prepares inventory reports; keeps tools and equipment in clean operating condition.
- Repairs and maintains alternative fuel systems, including propane.
- Maintains parts procurement; researches part numbers, vehicle application, and serial number; searches for parts finds best prices, and searches for vendors, dealers, etc.; orders parts online or by phone; purchases and picks up parts; files transmittals for payments made with a credit card and any other paperwork necessary for the division.
- Performs related work as required.
Other duties generally associated with this Job Class:
- Works off-site to provide service or repair disabled or non-transportable vehicles or machinery; maintains proper performance in daily operation or emergency repair.
- Writes own work orders; submits invoices
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
County Core Competencies- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Salary : $2,400 - $48,963
