City of Hollywood, Florida
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief Mechanic or designee, this is skilled work in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for the journey-level repair of a wide variety of light and medium motorized vehicles and attendant equipment. Work involves the overhaul and troubleshooting of standard and specialized engines, air conditioning and electrical systems, suspensions, and portable electrical generation equipment. Employees exercise a significant degree of independent judgment in determining method of repair following receipt of oral or written work orders. Work is inspected while in progress and/or records of equipment services are reviewed to determine degree of employee performance. Supervision may be exercised over semi‑skilled workers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities and Reporting During An Emergency Situation:
If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Performs repairs, tune‑ups, diagnostics tests, and major overhauls on a wide variety of light and medium equipment, including diesel, hybrids and compressed natural gas (CNG).
Responds to road service calls; services and repairs disabled vehicles for all mechanical malfunctions.
Inputs and retrieves work orders from a computerized Fleet Maintenance Program.
Directs preventative maintenance and simple repair activities of semi‑skilled automotive workers.
Inspects, adjusts, and replaces valves, pistons, bearings, brakes, cooling, fuel, ignition, electrical and exhaust systems; diagnoses systems using electronic scanner equipment.
Overhauls and services hydraulic and vacuum controls and components.
Operates service vehicles and tow trucks; performs on‑road service on disabled vehicles.
Diagnoses and repairs specialized police vehicle emergency equipment.
Diagnoses and repairs suspension problems; sets steering to factory specifications.
Road‑tests equipment following repair.
Must be able and willing to perform all duties of subordinate positions.
Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
Must maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, and managers.
Performs related work as required for this position description only.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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 the essential functions.
Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or vocational school plus four (4) years experience as an automotive mechanic at the journey level. Must possess a valid State of Florida CDL Class B License within six (6) months of hire.
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid State of Florida CDL Class B License within six (6) months of hire.
Valid Driver’s License with proof of automobile insurance.
Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record.
Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of standard practices and equipment of the automotive repair trade.
Knowledge of hybrid, CNG and electrical vehicle systems.
Knowledge of the operation of gasoline and diesel engines and of mechanical repair of a wide range of light and heavy equipment.
Knowledge with heavy trucks and equipment.
Knowledge of the hazards associated with the trade.
Skill in the use of a variety of shop tools and equipment.
Skill in troubleshooting and adjusting defects in automotive equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, air, and electronic systems.
Ability to diagnose and repair diesel engines and their systems.
Ability to instruct and direct personnel engaged in simple routine maintenance and repair.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and automotive diagrams.
Ability to use computer related vehicle and truck diagnostic programs.
Ability to adapt available tools and parts to specific repair and adjustment work.
Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals and other hazards. This position works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to the employee, co‑workers or others.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications). The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
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Under the supervision of the Chief Mechanic or designee, this is skilled work in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for the journey-level repair of a wide variety of light and medium motorized vehicles and attendant equipment. Work involves the overhaul and troubleshooting of standard and specialized engines, air conditioning and electrical systems, suspensions, and portable electrical generation equipment. Employees exercise a significant degree of independent judgment in determining method of repair following receipt of oral or written work orders. Work is inspected while in progress and/or records of equipment services are reviewed to determine degree of employee performance. Supervision may be exercised over semi‑skilled workers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities and Reporting During An Emergency Situation:
If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Performs repairs, tune‑ups, diagnostics tests, and major overhauls on a wide variety of light and medium equipment, including diesel, hybrids and compressed natural gas (CNG).
Responds to road service calls; services and repairs disabled vehicles for all mechanical malfunctions.
Inputs and retrieves work orders from a computerized Fleet Maintenance Program.
Directs preventative maintenance and simple repair activities of semi‑skilled automotive workers.
Inspects, adjusts, and replaces valves, pistons, bearings, brakes, cooling, fuel, ignition, electrical and exhaust systems; diagnoses systems using electronic scanner equipment.
Overhauls and services hydraulic and vacuum controls and components.
Operates service vehicles and tow trucks; performs on‑road service on disabled vehicles.
Diagnoses and repairs specialized police vehicle emergency equipment.
Diagnoses and repairs suspension problems; sets steering to factory specifications.
Road‑tests equipment following repair.
Must be able and willing to perform all duties of subordinate positions.
Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
Must maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, and managers.
Performs related work as required for this position description only.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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 the essential functions.
Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or vocational school plus four (4) years experience as an automotive mechanic at the journey level. Must possess a valid State of Florida CDL Class B License within six (6) months of hire.
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid State of Florida CDL Class B License within six (6) months of hire.
Valid Driver’s License with proof of automobile insurance.
Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record.
Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of standard practices and equipment of the automotive repair trade.
Knowledge of hybrid, CNG and electrical vehicle systems.
Knowledge of the operation of gasoline and diesel engines and of mechanical repair of a wide range of light and heavy equipment.
Knowledge with heavy trucks and equipment.
Knowledge of the hazards associated with the trade.
Skill in the use of a variety of shop tools and equipment.
Skill in troubleshooting and adjusting defects in automotive equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, air, and electronic systems.
Ability to diagnose and repair diesel engines and their systems.
Ability to instruct and direct personnel engaged in simple routine maintenance and repair.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and automotive diagrams.
Ability to use computer related vehicle and truck diagnostic programs.
Ability to adapt available tools and parts to specific repair and adjustment work.
Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals and other hazards. This position works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to the employee, co‑workers or others.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications). The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
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