Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Osceola County Government, Kissimmee, FL, United States
General Description Of Duties
Position is subject to close at any time.
Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform specialized skilled work involving the maintenance, diagnostics and repair of gasoline or diesel driven heavy equipment, machinery and tools. Employee functions at a senior level to perform complex work with independence, and more difficult work under the guidance and supervision of the Master Mechanic. The position contributes to effective and efficient division operations and is responsible for maintaining accurate records of maintenance and repairs, as well as maintaining various inventory records. This position is required to participate in an On‑Call rotation and may be required to work after normal business hours according to applicable County policy (Call Out or Emergency‑Disaster).
Essential Job Functions
Performs diagnostic tests on failed and/or broken‑down vehicles and heavy equipment to determine appropriate repairs and/or maintenance.
Performs complex preventive maintenance, overhaul, and repair services of on automobiles, and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors; performs or assists with highly complex repairs.
Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanic work, repairing, servicing, and adjusting engine, e.g., hydraulic controls, air compressors, pumps and related equipment, fuel and exhaust systems, ignition systems, electrical and brake components, transmissions, internal and external engine parts; grinds valves, resurfaces brake drums/rotors; changes oil, air filters, fuel filters, fan belts, radiator hoses, and spark plugs; inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary parts; tunes and adjusts engines.
Performs emergency road service to vehicles and equipment outside of the garage.
Overhauls and rebuilds engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, and other components.
Removes, repairs, and replaces component parts or assembles automotive systems; may perform simple oxy‑acetylene and electrical welding.
Inspects and performs brake repairs, including the replacement of the master brake cylinder, brake pads, calipers, fluid lines; replaces or repairs clutches on manual transmissions.
Maintains and calibrates shop tools, machinery, and equipment; completes service orders to document parts and labor used in service and repair activities.
Road tests the operation of vehicles upon completion of repairs to ensure proper functioning and safe operating condition.
Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment, e.g., grinders, fender hammers, sanders, drill presses, lathes, testing and welding equipment.
Ensures the safe and proper operation of trade tools and power equipment; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Performs duties as assigned
ecessary which are related, or logically assigned, to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Heavy Equipment Mechanic I (PG11)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or have the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of employment. (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
Must possess Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1 and Ambulance Technician - Level I Certifications or have the ability to obtain them within four (4) years of employment.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic II (PG12)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification or Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification
Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (PG13)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification
Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV (PG14)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician – Master Level III Certification or Ambulance Technician – Master Level III Certification
Heavy Equipment Mechanic V (PG15)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician – Master Level III Certification
Ambulance Technician – Master Level III Certification
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to understand, follow and direct written and oral instructions.
Ability to read and write English; ability to read and understand service and maintenance manuals.
Thorough knowledge of the assembly, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heavy and special automotive gasoline and diesel driven equipment, e.g., automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment.
Ability to operate various automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors, e.g., service trucks, forklifts, backhoe, fire trucks, dump trucks, lawn maintenance equipment, golf carts, motorcycles.
Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (50–100 pounds).
Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time.
Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demand: Heavy
100 pounds maximum lifting.
Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
Physical demand requirements are in excess of medium work.
Physical agility is required in climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and crawling.
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Position is subject to close at any time.
Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform specialized skilled work involving the maintenance, diagnostics and repair of gasoline or diesel driven heavy equipment, machinery and tools. Employee functions at a senior level to perform complex work with independence, and more difficult work under the guidance and supervision of the Master Mechanic. The position contributes to effective and efficient division operations and is responsible for maintaining accurate records of maintenance and repairs, as well as maintaining various inventory records. This position is required to participate in an On‑Call rotation and may be required to work after normal business hours according to applicable County policy (Call Out or Emergency‑Disaster).
Essential Job Functions
Performs diagnostic tests on failed and/or broken‑down vehicles and heavy equipment to determine appropriate repairs and/or maintenance.
Performs complex preventive maintenance, overhaul, and repair services of on automobiles, and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors; performs or assists with highly complex repairs.
Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanic work, repairing, servicing, and adjusting engine, e.g., hydraulic controls, air compressors, pumps and related equipment, fuel and exhaust systems, ignition systems, electrical and brake components, transmissions, internal and external engine parts; grinds valves, resurfaces brake drums/rotors; changes oil, air filters, fuel filters, fan belts, radiator hoses, and spark plugs; inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary parts; tunes and adjusts engines.
Performs emergency road service to vehicles and equipment outside of the garage.
Overhauls and rebuilds engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, and other components.
Removes, repairs, and replaces component parts or assembles automotive systems; may perform simple oxy‑acetylene and electrical welding.
Inspects and performs brake repairs, including the replacement of the master brake cylinder, brake pads, calipers, fluid lines; replaces or repairs clutches on manual transmissions.
Maintains and calibrates shop tools, machinery, and equipment; completes service orders to document parts and labor used in service and repair activities.
Road tests the operation of vehicles upon completion of repairs to ensure proper functioning and safe operating condition.
Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment, e.g., grinders, fender hammers, sanders, drill presses, lathes, testing and welding equipment.
Ensures the safe and proper operation of trade tools and power equipment; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Performs duties as assigned
ecessary which are related, or logically assigned, to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Heavy Equipment Mechanic I (PG11)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or have the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of employment. (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
Must possess Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1 and Ambulance Technician - Level I Certifications or have the ability to obtain them within four (4) years of employment.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic II (PG12)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification or Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification
Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (PG13)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification
Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV (PG14)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician – Master Level III Certification or Ambulance Technician – Master Level III Certification
Heavy Equipment Mechanic V (PG15)
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification
Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification
Fire Apparatus Technician – Master Level III Certification
Ambulance Technician – Master Level III Certification
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to understand, follow and direct written and oral instructions.
Ability to read and write English; ability to read and understand service and maintenance manuals.
Thorough knowledge of the assembly, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heavy and special automotive gasoline and diesel driven equipment, e.g., automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment.
Ability to operate various automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors, e.g., service trucks, forklifts, backhoe, fire trucks, dump trucks, lawn maintenance equipment, golf carts, motorcycles.
Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (50–100 pounds).
Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time.
Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demand: Heavy
100 pounds maximum lifting.
Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
Physical demand requirements are in excess of medium work.
Physical agility is required in climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and crawling.
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