A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
Auto Eqmt Op II•PW Maintenance Brevard County United States, Florida, Cocoa Jul 08, 2026
Department:
Public Works Department Organizational Unit:
Roadway and Bridge Position Type:
Permanent Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time Open Until Filled. $18.88 to $20.77 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekend, and holidays. Performs experienced service maintenance work operating moderately complex automotive vehicles or equipment and performing routine automotive service and maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS
One (1) year of experience operating moderately complex automotive vehicles and equipment such as ten-wheel dump trucks used to haul materials to and from a project site or mowing equipment, such as a tractor A-boom slope mower used to mow ditch banks, road shoulders, and vertical mowing of right-of-way vegetation. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience in the construction and maintenance of roads, drainage, and sidewalk infrastructure, and a work management system that includes tasks such as opening and closing work orders and uploading photo documentation is preferred.
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. This is heavy physical work performed outdoors and involves exposure to construction debris, moving machinery, traffic, noise, dirt, dust, water, and extreme weather conditions. 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
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 In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND:
1•3 hours
WALK:
1•3 hours
SIT:
5•8 hours
DRIVE:
5•8 hours The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver) The employee must be able to: Balance; Bend; Climb; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop The employee must have: Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes Other necessary physical activities/traits Must be able to lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and lift concrete bags weighing 95 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee: At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; 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 feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work outside; Works Closely with Others Other working conditions: N/A
