City of Jacksonville
Machinist/Fluid Power Mechanic
City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Job Overview
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 two (2) Machinist/Fluid Power Mechanics.
Benefits As a City of Jacksonville employee you will receive twelve paid holidays, a personal leave day, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans. You also may be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten years of public service and on-time payments.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains and repairs hydraulic and mechanical equipment such as aerial devices, cranes, bucket trucks, digger derricks, dump trucks, high pressure water pumps, air fan vacuum units, diaphragm pumps, hydraulic boom trash trucks, concrete units, or hydraulic lift gates.
Maintains and repairs mobile equipment and components such as gear box assemblies, winch gear drive assemblies, vertical and horizontal milling machines, drill presses, bolt and pipe threading machine, metalizing machine, hydraulic hose machine and adjustable reaming machine.
Assembles fluid power components such as pumps, cylinders, valves, reservoirs, motors, accumulators, filters, and controls using hand tools and holding devices.
Connects units to test equipment, analyzes and records data, such as fluid pressure, flow measure, and power loss due to friction and parts wear.
Recommends modifications in unit and in test procedures, instrumentation, or set-up, based on analysis of test results.
Verifies conformance of parts to specification using measuring instruments.
Analyzes specification of parts and components to be repaired and plans sequence of operation.
Measures and marks dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
Road tests vehicles with a gross weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds to determine proper repair completing.
Operates a service truck in responding to service calls.
Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.
Operates standard tools and equipment such as hand tools, saws, hoists, dynamometers, gauges, metal working machines including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and metalizing machines.
Maintains records and prepares reports.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of machine mechanical drives.
Knowledge basic parts and systems of automotive and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of safety procedures.
Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and machinery.
Ability to make mechanical and hydraulic repairs to hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply plans, blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
Ability to make mathematical calculations and verify conformance to work specifications.
Ability to review specifications for equipment replacement.
Ability to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds.
Ability to operate standard tools and equipment such as hand tools, saws, hoists, dynamometers, gauges, metal working machines including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and metalizing machines.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Open Requirements
Two years of education and/or experience in the repair and maintenance of mobile fluid power equipment and/or as a machinist including setting up and operating metal working machines.
Licensing / Certification / Registration
A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment.
Must qualify for and maintain a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver.
Other Requirements
The probationary period for this class is six months.
This classification performs safety-sensitive 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).
Application Process A fully completed online application is required. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment and volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social security number blacked out, must be submitted. 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.
The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge (Chromium). To ensure you receive email notifications, add info@governmentjobs.com to your trusted senders. You may also track the status of your application and check notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.
Certain service members and veterans, and their spouses and family members, receive preference and priority. Service members may be eligible for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Veterans must attach a DD‑214 (Member Form‑4) or other documentation, and submit the Veterans Preference Certification Form. If a candidate believes they were not afforded veteran’s preference, they may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days of notice of the hiring decision, directing the investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
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The Fleet Management Division is actively seeking two (2) Machinist/Fluid Power Mechanics.
Benefits As a City of Jacksonville employee you will receive twelve paid holidays, a personal leave day, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans. You also may be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten years of public service and on-time payments.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains and repairs hydraulic and mechanical equipment such as aerial devices, cranes, bucket trucks, digger derricks, dump trucks, high pressure water pumps, air fan vacuum units, diaphragm pumps, hydraulic boom trash trucks, concrete units, or hydraulic lift gates.
Maintains and repairs mobile equipment and components such as gear box assemblies, winch gear drive assemblies, vertical and horizontal milling machines, drill presses, bolt and pipe threading machine, metalizing machine, hydraulic hose machine and adjustable reaming machine.
Assembles fluid power components such as pumps, cylinders, valves, reservoirs, motors, accumulators, filters, and controls using hand tools and holding devices.
Connects units to test equipment, analyzes and records data, such as fluid pressure, flow measure, and power loss due to friction and parts wear.
Recommends modifications in unit and in test procedures, instrumentation, or set-up, based on analysis of test results.
Verifies conformance of parts to specification using measuring instruments.
Analyzes specification of parts and components to be repaired and plans sequence of operation.
Measures and marks dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
Road tests vehicles with a gross weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds to determine proper repair completing.
Operates a service truck in responding to service calls.
Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.
Operates standard tools and equipment such as hand tools, saws, hoists, dynamometers, gauges, metal working machines including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and metalizing machines.
Maintains records and prepares reports.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of machine mechanical drives.
Knowledge basic parts and systems of automotive and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of safety procedures.
Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and machinery.
Ability to make mechanical and hydraulic repairs to hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply plans, blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
Ability to make mathematical calculations and verify conformance to work specifications.
Ability to review specifications for equipment replacement.
Ability to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds.
Ability to operate standard tools and equipment such as hand tools, saws, hoists, dynamometers, gauges, metal working machines including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and metalizing machines.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Open Requirements
Two years of education and/or experience in the repair and maintenance of mobile fluid power equipment and/or as a machinist including setting up and operating metal working machines.
Licensing / Certification / Registration
A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment.
Must qualify for and maintain a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver.
Other Requirements
The probationary period for this class is six months.
This classification performs safety-sensitive 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).
Application Process A fully completed online application is required. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment and volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social security number blacked out, must be submitted. 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.
The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge (Chromium). To ensure you receive email notifications, add info@governmentjobs.com to your trusted senders. You may also track the status of your application and check notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.
Certain service members and veterans, and their spouses and family members, receive preference and priority. Service members may be eligible for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Veterans must attach a DD‑214 (Member Form‑4) or other documentation, and submit the Veterans Preference Certification Form. If a candidate believes they were not afforded veteran’s preference, they may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days of notice of the hiring decision, directing the investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
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