Overview
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II – 42003290 1
Position Number: 42003290
Salary: $31,200.00 – $37,440.00
Posting Closing Date: 03/17/2022
AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
CONTACT:
Lela Braunsch, (352) 797-4118
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Six (6) months of experience in heavy equipment repair work.
Certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair can substitute for the required experience.
NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed.
Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six (6) months of appointment.
Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
The incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Highway Administration Rule, Title 49, Part 382 CFR.
Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. “Drug Test” means any chemical, biological or physical instrumental analysis administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites.
NOTES:
The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $31,200.00 annually.
JOB DUTIES:
The incumbent of this position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
Incumbent must possess the technical knowledge to affect the repair of this equipment and the ability to resolve and troubleshoot problems with the aid of specialized equipment, technical publications and specifications.
Repair’s gasoline and diesel-powered equipment under the supervision of the Automotive Equipment Supervisor to include rebuilding of major components on heavy trucks, crawler tractors and other specialized forestry equipment. Use specialized tools and diagnostic equipment, welders, and cutting torches, etc., to repair the equipment.
Prepares computerized work orders and purchase orders on work performed. Keeps lists of parts costs for materials used in the repair. Accurately prepares work orders to completion. Purchases parts and supplies when directed to do so by his supervisor.
Maintains accurate records for the parts warehouse inventory. Assures the physical inventory and the EMIS (Equipment Management Information System) computer reports are accurate.
Performs other related work as required and responds to emergency situations. This position may work with or around Department of Corrections inmates, and therefore is subject to the conduct standards applicable to such work assignments and activity.
THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED:
State of Florida Retirement Package
10 Paid Holidays annually
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Health Insurance – State covers the majority of health insurance premiums for Individuals & Family coverage
Life Insurance
Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction
Uniforms provided at no cost
SPECIAL NOTES:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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