Heavy Truck Technician II presso City of Jacksonville, Florida

About the Department

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Fleet Management Division is actively seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technician I.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is skilled mechanical work in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy vehicles. The work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used to repair heavy vehicles which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, and includes contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarifications. Work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by somewhat diversified procedures and precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow; however, the work also involves differing situations requiring comparison of problem elements to reference points and exercising judgment to match the decision. The work is performed in a controlled environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Physical demands are moderate and primarily consist of standing, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, walking at work sites for extended periods of time, and lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Operates motor vehicles such as dump trucks, garbage packers, road tractors, bucket trucks, buses, trailers, heavy vans, pumpers, ladder trucks, quick response units and auxiliary engines and uses equipment and tools necessary for repairing heavy vehicles. Work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to instructions and established work routines, the worker is permitted some latitude to set priorities subject to supervisor’s approval.

Position Duties

• Performs tasks of Heavy Truck Technician I
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs heavy vehicles for mechanical defects. 
• Performs preventive maintenance such as changing oil and hoses on heavy vehicles. 
• Performs general engine repair and overhaul such as adjusting brakes,   replacing  external engine components, etc. 
• Performs general mechanical repairs to systems such as fuel systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, air conditioning, and suspension systems. 
• Performs mechanical repairs to diesel or propane powered equipment. 
• Road tests vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more to determine whether repairs have been completed. 
• Diagnoses mechanical problems. 
• Prepares and maintains records on jobs. 
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used to repair heavy vehicles. 
• Knowledge of standard tools and equipment of the heavy vehicle repair trade. 
• Knowledge of heavy vehicle engine electrical systems. 
• Knowledge of hydraulic and air-operated systems. 
• Knowledge of test equipment including volt-ohm meter, dwell meter, tachometer, micrometer, engine analyzer, and transmission pressure gauge. 
• Knowledge of the hazards of the work and safety practices and procedures. 
• Ability to inspect and determine mechanical repairs needed on heavy vehicles with gas and diesel engines. 
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on heavy vehicles. 
• Ability to read, understand, and apply repair orders and technical manuals. 
• Ability to operate tools and equipment. Ability to operate dump trucks, garbage packers, road tractors, bucket trucks, buses, trailers, heavy vans, pumpers, ladder trucks, quick response units, auxiliary engines, and other vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more. 
• Ability to prepare and maintain records. 

Other Qualifications

OPEN REQUIREMENTS:   

• Two years of education and/or experience in the general repair and overhaul of heavy vehicles.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:   

• A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment.  

• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver. 

• Must obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License within the 6-month probationary period and maintain same during employment in this class.  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

• The probationary period for this class is six months. 

• Upon appointment to this class, must possess minimum hand tools as required.  

• This classification performs DOT functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply atwww.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K  

Largo, FL 33778-1630 

Email:[email protected]