Mechanic I

The purpose of the class is to maintain city motorized vehicles and equipment. The class is responsible for preventive maintenance, major and minor repairs, vehicle modifications, maintenance documentation, and parts inventories. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. Inspects vehicles and equipment and performs preventive maintenance. Performs routine minor maintenance such as tire change, timing, adjusting, and lubricating. Performs major repairs such as engine overhaul or transmission repair or replacement. Performs servicing of vehicles such as changing tires, batteries, wiper blades, or other. May perform vehicle modification such as installing or removing special equipment, or other modifications. May perform State safety inspections as required. Performs shop or area maintenance such as general clean up. Prepares documentation for maintenance activities such as repairs, parts used, cost, and other information. Provides advice and assistance to vehicle or equipment operators as necessary. Requires a high school diploma or GED. This is an entry level position that requires basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance, function and operation. Electrical troubleshooting and hydraulic experience preferred. Previous work experience and training is helpful but not require. Performs semi-skilled to skilled work involving set procedures but solves frequent problems. Performs addition and subtraction, multiplication and division and/or calculates ratios, rates and percent. Reads routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports, speaks routine sentences using proper grammar. Performs manual and technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgment with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results. Requires a valid State of Florida Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Must have a valid State of Florida Class B CDL Permit at time of hire and obtain Class B CDL within 6 months of hire. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.