Vehicle Mechanic; Transportation-Fleet Services

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• 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.

Performs preventive maintenance and inspects, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of County vehicles. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires two (2) years journey level experience in maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment or closely related experience.

• 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).

• 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

• 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.

• 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 –…