Heavy Equipment Mechanic II at Brevard County

Department:PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Organizational Unit:Roadway and Bridge (50000074)



Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time








Open Until Filled.



$24.18 to $26.60 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Melbourne/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Performs skilled crafts and trades work in the maintenance and complex repair of heavy diesel and/or gasoline vehicles and equipment.



REQUIREMENTS: Six (6) years of experience in heavy equipment mechanics, including two (2) years of diesel engine mechanics ORtwo (2) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I. Successful completion of coursework in heavy equipment mechanics or a closely related field at a post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one (1) year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience). Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess and maintain during the term of employment the following Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications: A7 or T7 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, T2 - Diesel Engines, T4 - BrakesPLUS two (2) additional medium/heavy equipment ASE certifications. Must have ample personal tool inventory to efficiently perform required installation and maintenance services. This is heavy physical work performed outdoors and involves exposure to dirt, dust, noise, fumes and odors, wet environments, working in and around moving traffic and machinery, and extreme weather conditions. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

The employee must be able to:

• LIFT:50 lbs. or more
  
• CARRY:50 lbs. or more
  
• PUSH:50 lbs. or more
  
• PULL:50 lbs. or more
  
  
  
• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
  
  
  
  • STAND:5 - 8 hours
    
  • WALK:3 - 5 hours
    
  • SIT:1 - 3 hours
    
  • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
    
    
    
  • The employee must repetitively perform:
    
    
    
    • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
      
      
      
    • The employee must be able to:
      
      
      
      • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
        
        
        
      • The employee must have:
        
        
        
        • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
          
          
          
        • Other necessary physical activities/traits
          
          
          
          • N/A
            
            
            
            
            WORKING CONDITIONS
            
            
            
          • Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
            
            
            
            • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
              
              
              
            • Other working conditions:
              
              
              
              • N/A