What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist/Fluid Power Mechanic position at City of Jacksonville?
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The Fleet Management Division is actively seeking (2) Machinist/Fluid Power Mechanics.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
The Fleet Management Division is actively seeking (2) Machinist/Fluid Power Mechanics.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is fleet maintenance support work maintaining and repairing hydraulic and mechanical equipment. Work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and mechanical equipment which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by somewhat diversified procedures and precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. Work involves differing situations requiring use of judgement and search of solutions or new applications. Work is normally performed in a service garage environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and mostly controllable. Worker operates automotive and heavy equipment with a gross weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer, hand tools, and metal working machines. Physical demands consist mainly of moving from one work location to another, sitting, or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time; and, dependent upon assigned work location, may be required to lift, or move objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Work is performed under general supervision where work assignments are varied and although subject to practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to the superior’s approval.
- Maintains and repairs hydraulic and mechanical equipment such as aerial devices, cranes, bucket trucks, digger derricks, dump trucks, high pressure water pumps, air fan vacuum units, diaphragm pumps, hydraulic boom trash trucks, concrete units, or hydraulic lift gates.
- Maintains and repairs mobile equipment and components such as gear box assemblies, winch gear drive assemblies, vertical and horizontal milling machines, drill presses, bolt and pipe threading machine, metalizing machine, hydraulic hose machine and adjustable reaming machine.
- Assembles fluid power components such as pumps, cylinders, valves, reservoirs, motors, accumulators, filters, and controls using hand tools and holding devices.
- Connects units to test equipment, analyzes and records data, such as fluid pressure, flow measure, and power loss due to friction and parts wear.
- Recommends modifications in unit and in test procedures, instrumentation, or set-up, based on analysis of test results.
- Verifies conformance of parts to specification using measuring instruments.
- Analyzes specification of parts and components to be repaired and plans sequence of operation.
- Measures and marks dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
- Road tests vehicles with a gross weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds to determine proper repair completing.
- Operates a service truck in responding to service calls.
- Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.
- Operates standard tools and equipment such as hand tools, saws, hoists, dynamometers, gauges, metal working machines including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and metalizing machines.
- Maintains records and prepares reports.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
- Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
- Knowledge of tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
- Knowledge of machine mechanical drives.
- Knowledge basic parts and systems of automotive and heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of safety procedures.
- Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and machinery.
- Ability to make mechanical and hydraulic repairs to hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply plans, blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
- Ability to make mathematical calculations and verify conformance to work specifications.
- Ability to review specifications for equipment replacement.
- Ability to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds.
- Ability to operate standard tools and equipment such as hand tools, saws, hoists, dynamometers, gauges, metal working machines including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and metalizing machines.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Two years of education and/or experience in the repair and maintenance of mobile fluid power equipment and/or as a machinist including setting up and operating metal working machines.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
- A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
- Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- The probationary period for this class is six months.
- This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
Salary : $57,350
