Automotive Equipment Mechanic Ii

automotive equipment mechanic ii -

date: jan 7, 2026

requisition no: 862212

agency: agriculture and consumer services

working title: automotive equipment mechanic ii -

this position’s headquarters is negotiable within bradenton, arcadia, punta gorda and englewood, florida

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.

• all fields in the candidate profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. Must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile.

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

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.

to maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using ai to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

successful applicant with a current commercial driver’s license must pass a query of the drug and alcohol clearinghouse.

days off on a rotation basis.

the incumbent of this position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment.

performs complete engine overhauls on gasoline and diesel equipment and overhauls valve, carburetor and cooling systems. Repairs gasoline and diesel powered equipment to include rebuilding of major components on heavy trucks, crawler tractors and other specialized forestry equipment. Repairs powertrain, transmission, clutch, brake and suspension systems.

uses specialized tools and diagnostic equipment, welders, and cutting torches, etc., to repair equipment. Studies technical publications, specifications and manuals.

assists in the development, implementation and constant review of preventative maintenance programs.

prepares computerized work orders and purchase orders on work performed, keeps lists of parts and materials used in repairs showing costs. Accurately prepares work orders to completion.…