CDL A Jobs near Lauderdale County MS

Nature of Work

Performs difficult skilled mechanical work on specialized construction and automotive equipment. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate mechanics and helpers providing assistance and training.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Instructs and participates in the work of subordinate mechanics and service workers

• Performs major and minor motor repair and replacement work, cleaning and replacing spark plugs and installing radiator hoses

• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services a wide variety of medium and heavy gasoline and diesel driven bulldozers, graders, front-end loaders, air compressors, pump apparatus and truck hydraulic systems

• Repairs, overhauls and maintains specialized equipment

• Interprets electrical and hydraulic schematics for proper repair of vehicles

• Overhauls, fabricates and services assemblies and accessories such as single and two speed rear axles, multi-speed transmissions, hydraulic compressed air, vacuum and electric controls, systems and components

• Operates various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools and devices such as dynamometers, boring bars, valve refacing and reseating equipment, micrometers, dial gauges, wheel alignment gauges, clutch cover assembly devices, power SlWS, grinders, drill presses and lathes

• Requisitions parts and materials used in the repair of equipment

• Refaces valves and seats, including grinding, assembling and adjustment

• Installs rings and bearings and effects proper adjustments

• Overhauls and repairs carburetors and clutches

• Performs selected repairs and replacement on diesel driven equipment

• Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems; transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies

• Performs diversified electrical work on automotive equipment, such as diagnosing electrical shorts, installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters

• Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements

• Four (4) years full-time experience in major mechanical repairs to automobile or heavy duty automotive equipment in a fleet environment Three (3) ASE certifications OR certifications in automotive mechanics from accredited schools may substitute for up to one (1) year experience (1200 classroom hours = one year of experience)

• Driver's license

• Obtain a Class "A" Florida Commercial Driver's License, valid for air brakes, with endorsements "N" and "P", within 90 days of appointment

• Shift work including nights, weekends and holidays

• Supply own tools

Note: for temporary positions, must have CDL at time of application

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact

• Continuous standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling

• Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application. Heavy/strenuous lifting

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at

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Do you have four (4) years full-time experience in major mechanical repairs to automobile or heavy duty automotive equipment in a fleet environment? (Three (3) ASE certifications OR certifications in automotive mechanics from accredited schools may substitute for up to one (1) year experience) (1200 classroom hours = one year of experience)

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Can you obtain a Class "A" Florida Commercial Driver's License, valid for air brakes, with endorsements "N" and "P", within 90 days of appointment?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to do shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to supply your own tools?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Miami Beach

Address 1700 Convention Center Drive

3rd Floor

Miami Beach, Florida, 33139

Phone 305-673-7524

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