Career Opportunities: Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (20517)
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Career Opportunities: Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (20517)

Requisition ID 20517 - Posted 

 

Department: CENTRAL SERVICES OFFICE                                                       Organizational Unit: Fleet Services (50000014)   

 

Position Type: Permanent                                       Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 

 

 

 

 

Open Until Filled.

 

$24.38 to $25.60 hourly.  Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  Central Area.  Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Performs highly skilled crafts and trades work in the maintenance and complex repair of heavy diesel and/or gasoline vehicles and equipment.

 

REQUIREMENTS Eight (8) years of experience in heavy equipment mechanics, including three (3) years of diesel engine mechanics; OR two (2) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic II; OR four (4) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I.  Successful completion of course work in heavy equipment mechanics or closely related field at a post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience).  Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license with an airbrake endorsement and maintain said license and endorsement during the term of employment.  Must possess the following ASE certifications: A7 or T7 – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning T2 - Diesel Engines T4 - Brakes PLUS three (3) additional medium/heavy equipment ASE certifications.  In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

  1. The employee must be able to:
    • LIFT: 50 lbs. or more 
    • CARRY: 50 lbs. or more 
    • PUSH: 50 lbs. or more 
    • PULL: 50 lbs. or more 
  2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
    • STAND: 5 – 8 hours 
    • WALK: 1 – 3 hours 
    • SIT: 1 – 3 hours 
    • DRIVE: 1 – 3 hours 
  3. The employee must repetitively perform:
    • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
  4. The employee must be able to:
    • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
  5. The employee must have:
    • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Use of both eyes
  6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
    • n/a

WORKING CONDITIONS

  1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
    • At heights above/below ground level; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
  2. Other working conditions: 
    • n/a