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Heavy Equipment Mechanic Diesel Mechanic

Mechanic III

Job in Panama City, Bay County, Florida, 32402, USA
Listing for: Panama City, City of (FL)
Full Time position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22 - 28 USD Hourly USD 22.00 28.00 HOUR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Logistics Director, this is highly skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered construction and City equipment and vehicles. This position requires high-level technical skills, including troubleshooting, analytical knowledge and strong mechanical knowledge of tools, equipment, mechanics and research.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

  • Repairs, overhauls and rebuilds a variety of construction and maintenance equipment.
  • Repairs and performs maintenance on trash trucks, garbage trucks, trailers, fire trucks, police cars, various sizes of trucks, small engines, pumps, mowers, etc.
  • Overhauls and services assemblies, sub-assemblies and accessories, such as single and two-speed rear axles, multi-speed transmissions, hydraulic systems, compressed air, vacuum and electric controls, systems and components.
  • Repairs and overhauls trucks, tractors, air compressors and other heavily engineered equipment.
  • Perform tests to locate defects in operation and as a review of repairs before returning equipment to service.
  • Repair and/or replace tires.
  • Identifies, researches, and orders required parts.
  • Research issues and problems to determine solutions and the resolution of issues.
  • Mentor and share knowledge with other mechanics in a constructive and team-focused manner.
  • Maintain strong records of repairs and maintenance of equipment.
  • Communicates effectively and in a cooperative manner with internal customers and fellow mechanics.
  • Maintains safe and clean work areas on an ongoing basis.
  • Follow standard safety practices as acceptable within the automotive industry.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • KNOWLEDGE,

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    • Knowledge of construction, design, repair and adjustment of gasoline and diesel engines and of the common types of construction and automotive equipment.
    • Knowledge of tools and equipment needed for repairs of gas-driven motors and diesel-powered construction equipment, to include handheld scan tools.
    • Knowledge of hydraulic systems, especially those employed in diesel-powered construction equipment.
    • Knowledge of both light and heavy-duty electrical systems regarding their role in the proper functioning of engineering equipment.
    • Knowledge of the principles of operation of diesel-fueled and gasoline internal combustion engines.
    • Ability to diagnose defects and failures of gasoline, diesel and compressed natural gas-powered equipment.
    • Ability to perform metal fabrication, welding and painting
    • Able and willing to provide own tools.
    • Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather) and be able to perform manual labor.
    • Possess physical strength and agility sufficient to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.
    • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, courteous and effective working relationships with other departments, fellow team members, vendors, contractors and the general public.
    • General knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the work assigned.
    • Ability to understand and transmit verbal, written and digital instructions.
    • Ability and desire to comply with all City safety policies and programs in the performance of their work, including, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, tools and facilities.
    • Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
    • Valid Driver’s License.
    • Possess and maintain a minimum Florida Class B CDL License, with air brake endorsement, or ability to obtain within one (1) year.

    A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    SUMMARY:
    • Occasionally
      - Lift/Carry: 50+ lbs., Push/Pull: 50+ lbs., Climb, Crawl, Sit, Work at Heights, Traverse Uneven and Slippery Terrain
    • Frequently
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