Master Mechanic

Apply for the Master Mechanic role at Osceola County Government.

1 week ago – be among the first 25 applicants.

• This position is subject to close at any time.
• Under limited supervision, studies, diagnoses, and resolves unusual problems encountered in the maintenance and repair of County vehicles and equipment.
• Instructs and mentors mechanics in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Employee functions in a senior journeyman level capacity.
• Participate in On‑Call rotation and may be required to work after normal business hours according to applicable County policy (Call Out or Emergency‑Disaster).

• Performs and leads highly complex diagnoses and repair of mechanical defects on automobiles, heavy trucks, and mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance, overhaul, and repair services of automobiles and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors; performs or assists with highly complex repairs.
• Repairs, services and adjusts engine and automobile parts such as hydraulic controls, air compressors, pumps, fuel & exhaust systems, ignition systems, electrical and brake components, transmissions, etc.; changes oil, air filters, fuel filters, fan belts, radiator hoses, spark plugs; inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary parts; tunes and adjusts engines.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to mechanics on new or difficult work and conducts road tests.
• Keeps records of inspections, test results, work performed, tracks time and parts used in fleet maintenance software.
• Reads and interprets technical/service manuals, wiring/hydraulic diagrams, and service/recall bulletins.
• Performs emergency road service to vehicles and equipment outside of the maintenance shop.
• Removes and tears down components and assemblies, such as engines, automatic transmissions, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, hydraulic systems and power trains, and rebuilds, adjusts, reinstalls, aligns and meshes components and assemblies.
• Repairs and welds automotive bodies; removes, repairs, and replaces component parts or assembles automotive systems.
• Road tests operation of vehicles and light trucks upon completion of repairs to ensure proper functioning and safe operating condition.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools (grinders, hammers, sanders, drill presses, lathes, diagnostic and welding equipment); may perform simple oxy‑acetylene and electrical welding.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related or logically assigned to the position.
• Must provide all necessary tools up to ¾″ drive.

Master Mechanic I (PG13)

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or have ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment (Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsements may be required). Must possess Fire Apparatus Technician‑Level 1 and Ambulance Technician‑Level I Certifications or have ability to obtain within four (4) years of employment.

Master Mechanic II (PG14)

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Must possess and maintain the following licenses/certifications:
  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsements may be required)
  • Fire Apparatus Technician – Level I Certification
  • Ambulance Technician – Level I Certification
  • Fire Apparatus Technician – Level II Certification or Ambulance Technician – Level II Certification

Master Mechanic III (PG15)

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Six (6) years progressively responsible…