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Brevard County

Heavy Equipment Mechanic III

Brevard County, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935

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Department:

Central Services Office

Organizational Unit: Fleet Services

Position Type: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$27.65 to $30.41 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 and maintain said license 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

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

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

The employee must repetitively perform:

Fine manipulation

(ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)

The employee must be able to:

Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop

The employee must have:

Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Use of both eyes

Other necessary physical activities/traits

N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditionsthat 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

Other working conditions:

N/A