Broward County
Vehicle Mechanic (Transportation-Fleet Services)
Broward County, Pompano Beach, Florida, us, 33072
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Benefits of Broward County Employment High-Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $10.90 – Family $80.79
Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually
Consumer-Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $82.58 – Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)
Paid Parental Leave
The Broward County Transportation Department, Fleet Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Vehicle Mechanic.
General Description Performs preventive maintenance and inspects, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of County vehicles. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires two (2) years journey level experience in maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class B commercial Driver's License (CDL) within the initial probationary period (180 days).
Preferences Associate Degree or higher in related field
Vocational/Technical Automotive, Medium/Heavy Truck, or Equipment Program Completion
Automotive, Medium/Heavy Truck, or Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Technician Certification
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification
Welding Certification
Forklift Certification
One or more years experience repairing light auto and heavy truck/equipment and/or Fire apparatus
One or more years Custom Automotive Electrical/Installing aftermarket equipment mounted to vehicles experience
One or more years experience using MS Office/Assetworks FA Suites
One or more years Diesel engine or Welding experience
One or more years hydraulic systems repair experience
Functions and Responsibilities Provides detailed maintenance on heavy duty equipment and light equipment ranging from heavy duty tractors to small lawn mowers.
Performs maintenance and repairs of damaged and malfunctioning equipment; performs preventative maintenance including changing/adding fluids, inspecting brakes and belts, replacing filters, inspecting suspension, steering systems, lights, and tires.
Performs unscheduled repairs such as troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and replacing essential parts in shop or at worksite and occasionally after hours.
Performs tire service inspection and repair including mounting and balancing both light and heavy duty off-road tires.
Maintains parts procurement; researches part numbers, vehicle application, serial number; searches for parts, best prices, and vendors; orders parts online or by phone; purchases and picks up parts; files transmittals for payments made with credit card and other necessary paperwork.
Works offsite to provide service or repair disabled or non-transportable vehicles or machinery; maintains proper performance in daily operation or emergency repair.
Writes work orders; submits invoices; assigns work to shop mechanics.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies Tech Savvy – Anticipates and adopts innovations in digital and technology applications; helps others learn terminology.
Manages Complexity – Makes sense of complex information to solve problems effectively.
Decision Quality – Makes good and timely decisions, escalating when necessary.
Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities with urgency and enthusiasm.
Plans and Aligns – Prioritizes work to meet commitments and organizational goals.
Optimizes Work Processes – Applies effective and efficient processes with continuous improvement focus.
Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable for commitments.
Drives Results – Consistently achieves results and maintains work focus.
Physical Demands Medium to heavy work involving walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing, and raising objects; regularly exerting 20-50 pounds, occasionally 50-100 pounds.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Routine exposure to traffic and moving machinery.
County Core Values Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
Customer focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust – Gaining confidence and trust through honesty and integrity.
Values differences – Recognizing value of diverse perspectives and cultures.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. For assistance, contact the Professional Standards Section at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities All County employees are considered emergency service workers during emergency conditions and may be called to work in disasters or other emergencies.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities Broward County employees must serve the public with honesty and integrity, maintain effective working relationships with the public and colleagues, and comply with all policies related to ethics, conflict of interest, and diversity.
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Benefits of Broward County Employment High-Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $10.90 – Family $80.79
Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually
Consumer-Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $82.58 – Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)
Paid Parental Leave
The Broward County Transportation Department, Fleet Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Vehicle Mechanic.
General Description Performs preventive maintenance and inspects, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of County vehicles. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires two (2) years journey level experience in maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class B commercial Driver's License (CDL) within the initial probationary period (180 days).
Preferences Associate Degree or higher in related field
Vocational/Technical Automotive, Medium/Heavy Truck, or Equipment Program Completion
Automotive, Medium/Heavy Truck, or Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Technician Certification
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification
Welding Certification
Forklift Certification
One or more years experience repairing light auto and heavy truck/equipment and/or Fire apparatus
One or more years Custom Automotive Electrical/Installing aftermarket equipment mounted to vehicles experience
One or more years experience using MS Office/Assetworks FA Suites
One or more years Diesel engine or Welding experience
One or more years hydraulic systems repair experience
Functions and Responsibilities Provides detailed maintenance on heavy duty equipment and light equipment ranging from heavy duty tractors to small lawn mowers.
Performs maintenance and repairs of damaged and malfunctioning equipment; performs preventative maintenance including changing/adding fluids, inspecting brakes and belts, replacing filters, inspecting suspension, steering systems, lights, and tires.
Performs unscheduled repairs such as troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and replacing essential parts in shop or at worksite and occasionally after hours.
Performs tire service inspection and repair including mounting and balancing both light and heavy duty off-road tires.
Maintains parts procurement; researches part numbers, vehicle application, serial number; searches for parts, best prices, and vendors; orders parts online or by phone; purchases and picks up parts; files transmittals for payments made with credit card and other necessary paperwork.
Works offsite to provide service or repair disabled or non-transportable vehicles or machinery; maintains proper performance in daily operation or emergency repair.
Writes work orders; submits invoices; assigns work to shop mechanics.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies Tech Savvy – Anticipates and adopts innovations in digital and technology applications; helps others learn terminology.
Manages Complexity – Makes sense of complex information to solve problems effectively.
Decision Quality – Makes good and timely decisions, escalating when necessary.
Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities with urgency and enthusiasm.
Plans and Aligns – Prioritizes work to meet commitments and organizational goals.
Optimizes Work Processes – Applies effective and efficient processes with continuous improvement focus.
Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable for commitments.
Drives Results – Consistently achieves results and maintains work focus.
Physical Demands Medium to heavy work involving walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing, and raising objects; regularly exerting 20-50 pounds, occasionally 50-100 pounds.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Routine exposure to traffic and moving machinery.
County Core Values Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
Customer focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust – Gaining confidence and trust through honesty and integrity.
Values differences – Recognizing value of diverse perspectives and cultures.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. For assistance, contact the Professional Standards Section at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities All County employees are considered emergency service workers during emergency conditions and may be called to work in disasters or other emergencies.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities Broward County employees must serve the public with honesty and integrity, maintain effective working relationships with the public and colleagues, and comply with all policies related to ethics, conflict of interest, and diversity.
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