Automotive Mechanic

This is journey level mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of diversified, light automotive equipment. An employee in the classification shall perform diagnostic repair and preventative maintenance work on motorcycles, automobiles, light duty trucks, and other specialized automotive equipment employed in grounds maintenance work. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion. Employees in this class may supervise the work of a small number of Automotive Mechanic Helpers assisting in repair or service work.

• Diagnose and determine cause of malfunctioning motor vehicles, including electronic ignitions, computer diagnosis, fuel systems, engine internals, transmission malfunctions, and rear end problems; review electrical diagrams and schematics to troubleshoot A.B.S., S.I.R. systems and electrical shorts.
• Diagnose brake systems and related equipment, including replacement of brake pads and shoes, calipers and cylinders, master cylinders, boosters, ABS pump modulators, resurfacing drums and rotors, bleeding systems, and adjustments of emergency brake and other components.
• Diagnose and repair cooling systems and related components; operate front end alignment machines; perform major engine rebuilding of gasoline and/or diesel engines and minor engine repairs; remove and replace drive train components such as transmissions, flywheels, torque converters, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair fuel systems, conduct pressure tests and injector cleaning; repair and/or replace air conditioning systems, operate R134a and R12 equipment, and convert R12 equipped vehicles to R134a.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities on all types of automotive vehicles, including but not limited to replacement of filters, oil changes, front end lubrication, brake checks, tire replacement, balancing and rotating, service transmissions, A/C, battery checks, charges, and general preventive maintenance.
• Operate wrecker and make service calls on disabled city vehicles.
• Conduct road tests to locate defects and validate repair work before equipment return to active use, using a variety of testing devices such as ammeters, volt meters, analyzers, and computerized engine analyzers.
• Perform light welding and incidental machine work as required.
• Occasionally utilize area‑specific software after training.
• Perform other related work as required.

A minimum of 60 college credits, completion of an automotive mechanics training program at high school or vocational level (1,080 clock hours) or ASE certificates or Automotive Manufacturers certificates in varied automotive repair specialties (preferably within a five‑year period) and at least two years experience performing a variety of automotive repairs.

OR equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six months of the required experience.

Valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a Florida Class

E) may be used upon application, but a Florida State driver’s license (Class E or higher) must be presented before appointment and maintained valid throughout employment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.