Automotive Equipment Mechanic Ii

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date: oct 5, 2026

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requisition no:884847

agency: agriculture and consumer services

working title: automotive equipment mechanic ii -

florida department of agriculture and consumer services

florida forest service

*** open competitive opportunity***

contact:

ivey kent,

minimum requirements:

six (6) months of experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair work.

certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair can substitute for the required experience.

note: all positions within this class require possession of a valid driver license.

*** attention candidates***

the florida department of agriculture and consumer services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

additional requirements:

the incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and the drug and alcohol clearinghouse query requirements of the federal motor carrier safety administration regulations, title 49, part 382, cfr.

successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with section 112.0455 f.s. “drug test” means any chemical, biological or physical instrumental analysis administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites.

the incumbent must obtain a class a commercial driver license (cdl) within six (6) months of appointment. The florida forest service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required cdl training and the initial cdl test when administered at an agency authorized cdl training center.

successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment and annual queries through the federal motor carrier safety administration’s (fmcsa) drug and alcohol clearinghouse.

occasional to moderate travel required.

position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

job duties:

the incumbent of this position is responsible for the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment, heavy duty and light duty trucks, passenger cars, fire fighting related equipment and small engines.

performs diagnosis and repair on equipment. Performs preventative maintenance procedures and inspections on equipment. Repairs engines (gasoline and diesel), transmissions, drive trains and axles, suspension and steering, hydraulic and air brake systems, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and crawler track systems. Test drives or operates equipment to ensure proper operation.

uses specialized tools and diagnostic equipment, welders and cutting torches, etc., to repair the equipment.

accurately prepares florida forest service (ffs) work orders to completion on work performed. Accountable for parts and materials used in the repairs.

maintains clean work environment and returns equipment and tools to their designated areas. Performs work in a safe and cost efficient manner.

orders and picks up parts when assigned.

performs other related work and responds to emergency situations as needed.

the following special benefits for this position include

• annual boot allotment
• annual uniform allotment
• personal protection equipment (ppe) provided

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