Mechanic II

Nature of Work

Performs responsible skilled mechanical work at the journeyman level on all types of heavy duty construction and maintenance equipment and automotive equipment (garbage trucks, police, cars, fire rescue units, backhoe, cranes, buses, tankers, pick-up trucks, vans, tow trucks, etc.).

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• 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

• Three (3) years full-time experience in major mechanical repairs to automobile or heavy duty automotive equipment

• 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

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

• Heavy/strenuous lifting

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.

The City of Miami Beach offers Benefits package to full-time, regular status employees only.

01

Do you have three (3) years full-time experience in major mechanical repairs to automobile or heavy duty automotive equipment?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have 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

03

Do you currently possess a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

04

I acknowledge that I must 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

05

Are you able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to supply your own tools?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to report to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach?

• Yes
• No

08

I acknowledge that in order to claim Veterans Preference, I must indicate it on the application form and attach proper documentation. If you are not claiming Veterans Preference, please check box indicating N/A.

• 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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