Heavy Equipment Mechanic Jobs

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs complex preventive maintenance, overhaul, and repair services of on automobiles, and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors; performs or assists with highly complex repairs.
• Road tests the operation of vehicles upon completion of repairs to ensure proper functioning and safe operating condition.
• Overhauls and rebuilds engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, and other components.
• Maintains and calibrates shop tools, machinery, and equipment; completes service orders to document parts and labor used in service and repair activities.
• Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanic work, repairing, servicing, and adjusting engine, e.g., hydraulic controls, air compressors, pumps and related equipment, fuel and exhaust systems, ignitions systems, electrical and brake components, transmissions, internal and external engine parts; grinds valves, resurfaces brake drum/rotor; changes oil, air filters, fuel filters, fan belts, radiator hoses, and sparkplugs; inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary parts; tunes and adjusts engines.
• Inspects and performs brake repairs, including the replacing of the master brake cylinder, brake pads, calipers, fluid lines; replaces or repairs clutches on manual transmissions.
• Performs emergency road service to vehicles and equipment outside of the garage.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
• Performs diagnostic tests on failed and/or broken-down vehicles and heavy equipment to determine appropriate repairs and/or maintenance.
• Removes, repairs, and replaces component parts or assembles automotive systems; may perform simply oxy-acetylene and electrical welding.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power driver tools and equipment, e.g., grinders, fender hammers, sanders, drill presses, lathes, testing and welding equipment.
• Ensures the safe and proper operation of trades tools and power equipment; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required:

• F1 Maintenance Inspection and testing of Fire Apparatus
• This position is required to participate in On-Call rotation and may be required to work after normal business hours according to applicable County policy i.e.: Call Out or Emergency-Disaster.
• E1 Design & Performance of Ambulances
• F2 Design & Performance standards of Fire Apparatus
• E0 Maintenance, Inspection, and testing of Ambulances
• T5 Truck Suspension and Steering
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months from date of hire. (Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsements may be required)
• A5 Automobile, Brakes
• Employee must obtain the following five (5) ASE and four (4) EVT Certifications within four (4) years of employment:
  • A4 Automobile, Suspension and Steering
  • A5 Automobile, Brakes
  • A7 Heating and Air Conditioning (Auto/Light Truck Series)
  • T4 Truck Brakes
  • T5 Truck Suspension and Steering
  • E0 Maintenance, Inspection, and testing of Ambulances
  • E1 Design & Performance of Ambulances
  • F1 Maintenance Inspection and testing of Fire Apparatus
  • F2 Design & Performance standards of Fire Apparatus
• A7 Heating and Air Conditioning (Auto/Light Truck Series)
• T4 Truck Brakes
• A4 Automobile, Suspension and Steering

• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate various automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors, e.g., service trucks, forklifts, backhoe, fire trucks, dump trucks, lawn maintenance equipment, golf carts, motorcycles.
• Ability to read and write English; ability to read and understand service and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Thorough knowledge of the assembly, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heavy and special automotive gasoline and diesel driven equipment, e.g., automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment.
• Ability to understand, follow and direct written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (50 – 100 pounds).

• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of medium work.
• Physical agility is required in climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and crawling.
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• 100 pounds maximum lifting.