Mechanic I

Salary : $39,104.00 Annually

Location : Panama City, FL

Job Type: Full- Time

Job Number: 20250224

Department: Public Works

Division: Equipment Maintenance

Opening Date: 02/24/2025

Salary: Salary/Hourly wages may be adjusted based upon experience within Step Plan Parameters.

Major Functions

Work is performed under the guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works. This is semi-skilled work in assisting the mechanic in repairing and rebuilding vehicles and heavy equipment and servicing public works and other City equipment and vehicles.

This position is designated as an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair and recover the City before, during and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, severe thunderstorm, flash flooding etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Provides mechanical services on cars, trucks and various types of equipment.
• Conducts oil changes, change belts, brakes, various service and transmissions repairs.
• Changes tires and repairs various types of tires.
• Performs body work on various vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnosis various mechanical issues and analyze issues with vehicles.
• Change fluid and refill fluids.
• Change belts and other general maintenance items.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Assists other mechanics on more complex repairs and analysis of issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the function and parts of automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of the types, grades and uses of automotive lubricants including ability to work from lubrication charts.
• Ability to drive various types of equipment.
• Ability to utilize power tools including impact and compressor-based tools.
• Strong skills in the use of mechanical tools.
• Ability to measure and read/interpret measurements.
• Understanding of the difference between metric and standard measurements.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to work from lubrication charts.
• Strong skills in operating safely in a mechanical environment.
• Strong housekeeping skills as it relates to a traditional shop environment.
• Ability to repair tires and tubes.
• Ability and desire to learn new skills independently.
• Strong reading skills to research resolutions to problems.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform automotive servicing.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Valid Driver's License.
• One (1) year of experience in servicing automotive equipment and performing mechanical work preferred.
  
  

Comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

• Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 50 lbs, Push/Pull: 50 lbs, Climb, Crawl, Sit.
• Frequently - Lift/Carry: 50 lbs or Less, Push/Pull: 50 lbs or Less, Twist/Turn, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Walk, Drive.
• Constantly - Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Stand.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Work requires moderate to extreme exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, strong odors, or dust).
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is inside and outside year-round. Work is noisy and dirty.
  
  

DISCLAIMER

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Panama City Offers a complete benefits package to all full time employees. Below is a list of the benefits offered by the City.

For more detailed information about the benefits please reach out to the Human Resources Department.

WORK/ LIFE INTEGRATION

• 12 Days of Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Paid Sick leave- 6 may be used for family
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Social Event Outings
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Medical Benefits-Team Member (ZERO cost option available)
• Family Member Benefits available (City supplemented premium)
• Dental Benefits (Premium paid in FULL for Team Members)
• Orthodontic coverage for children (under 19)
• Vision Benefits
• Blood Drives (ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off for participation)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Health Savings Account/ Medical FSA
  
  

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

• General Employee Retirement Pension Fund (10% of annual compensation)
• Access to Professional Financial Advisory Services
• City Paid Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000)
• Additional Life and AD&D coverage available for employees, spouse, and Children
• Short-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
• Long-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
• Job Stability & Security