Automotive Technician I presso City of Miami Beach, FL

About the Department

Work in servicing all types of light and heavy duty equipment.

Position Duties

·         Changes and repairs tires, replaces batteries, and fuels all types of light and heavy equipment 

·         Performs brake jobs on light vehicles, performs minor tune-ups; repairs or replaces exhaust systems   

·         Changes oil and lubricates equipment 

·         Assists in skilled mechanical work 

·         Makes routine inspections of light and heavy equipment and malfunctions in lighting systems, defective brakes, and broken glass 

·         Enforces safety standards and/or safe operating procedures 

·         Operates wrecker truck and tow in inoperative vehicles 

·         Responds to City accidents, cleans street of broken glass, and tows in damaged vehicles 

·         Picks-up and delivers parts and supplies 

·         Performs related work as required   

Minimum Qualifications

·         Two (2) years full-time experience in the servicing of automotive equipment

·         One (1) or more ASE certifications or certifications in automotive mechanics from accredited schools may substitute for up to one (1) year experience (500 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.