Department:  Central Services Office               Organizational Unit: Fleet Services    

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

Open Until Filled.

$26.59 to $29.25 hourly.  Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  Central Area.  Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Performs highly skilled crafts and trades work in the maintenance and complex repair of heavy diesel and/or gasoline vehicles and equipment. 

REQUIREMENTS:  Eight (8) years of experience in heavy equipment mechanics, including three (3) years of diesel engine mechanics OR Two (2) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic II OR Four (4) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I.  Successful completion of course work in heavy equipment mechanics or closely related field at a post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one 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's License and maintain said license during the term of employment.  Must possess the following ASE certifications: A7 or T7 – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning T2 - Diesel Engines T4 - Brakes PLUS three (3) additional medium/heavy equipment ASE certifications.  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

1. 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 
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND: 5 – 8 hours 
   • WALK: 1 – 3 hours 
   • SIT: 1 – 3 hours 
   • DRIVE: 1 – 3 hours 
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   • At heights above/below ground level; 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 fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions: 
   • N/A