Posting number: 1016
Department: Public Works Department
Job classification: Senior Automotive Mechanic
Posting type: Open
Categories: Automotive
Performs skilled preventative maintenance and repairs on petroleum/electric vehicles, trucks, boats, transit busses, generators, construction/heavy equipment as well as emergency vehicles for the City of Coral Gables. Work is assigned, reviewed by inspection, and performed under the direction of an Automotive Coordinator.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Inspects and tests vehicles, makes visual and operational inspections of vehicles to diagnose problems and fixes problems affecting a variety of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and heavy equipment such as: automobiles, passenger buses, police and fire specialized equipment, Sewer Maintenance/ Vacuum Trucks (Vactor and Vac -Con), Compacting Garbage and Recycle trucks, Back Hoes, Water Tank Trucks, Commercial Grade Marine vessels and Vessel Trailer repairs, Heavy equipment trailers, Seaweed Collection Boat, Street Sweepers, Grapple Trucks, Bobcat and specialized attachments, Water pumps, pressure cleaners, Tractors etc.
General trucks, public works construction and maintenance equipment, etc.
Participates in the widest variety of automotive maintenance and repairs from minor work to complete rebuilding, including minor welding and cutting.
Troubleshoots, repairs/rebuilds and installs diesel and gasoline motors, grind valves, replaces main bearings as well as troubleshoots and repairs transmissions, universal joins, differentials, PTO units, and Transfer cases.
Diagnose Hydraulic systems and, rebuilds/replaces hydraulic pumps, hoses, motors, controls, cylinders
Troubleshoots, rebuilds/replaces automotive electrical components such as starters, generators, distributors, voltage regulators, etc.
Hydraulic hose fabrication and repairs
Diesel emission system diagnosis and repairs
Repair Steering and suspension systems
Diagnose and repair Anti-Lock brake systems Air and Hydraulic type
Complete Brake system repairs Air and Hydraulic type
Perform maintenance and repairs on mobile and fixed base Generators
Change tires and repairs flats on a variety of heavy equipment
Fabrication of components
Perform front end and four wheel alignments
Perform extensive electrical diagnosis review Electrical diagrams and schematics for troubleshooting electrical problems
Diagnose and repair Air conditioning systems
Provides roadside assistance to operators of City vehicles and tows vehicles to garage as needed.
Consults with supervisor to determine costs of repairs and obtain technical assistance.
Performs scheduled maintenance on vehicles as assigned.
Delivers vehicles to outside vendors and retrieves vehicles when work is completed. Interprets and acts upon work orders. Prepares and updates maintenance records and signs off on work orders.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
Conforms with all safety rules which includes wearing and using all appropriate safety equipment.
Performs other related tasks as required.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum six (6) years at the journeyman level in the skilled repair of automotive and construction equipment is necessary.
ASE certification preferred.
Valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License.
CDL requirement may be waived for up to 120 days but must be obtained by the end of the 120 days for continued employment; as long as employee has a valid Florida Driver's License.
Furnish own tools and repair equipment.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
Known as The City Beautiful, Coral Gables stands out as a planned community that blends color, details, and the Mediterranean Revival architectural style.
Coral Gables is a major employment center, with almost as many people working in the City as living there. The Coral Gables economy is comprised of local and international businesses, but unlike other parts of Florida, it is not influenced as strongly by seasonal shifts. The City is especially desirable to businesses because of its proximity to Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami, and downtown Miami, while also being convenient for executive housing. In addition, a vintage style trolley connects many of the commercial districts, Grand Avenue and the Metrorail. The City has a strong offering of banking, investment institutions, health care, and professional services, as well as being the international headquarters for Bacardi and Del Monte Fresh Produce. The University of Miami (UM) is also located in Coral Gables, and is the City's largest employer.
UM, a research university, is ranked 50th among the nations top-tier institutions in the U.S. News & World Report ratings of "America's Best Colleges." Also located within the City is Northwestern University's prestigious Kellogg School of Management Executive MBA Program. Coral Gables' lower schools offer strong academic and international programs including an international baccalaureate program at Coral Gables Senior High and at Gulliver Preparatory School.
The City provides excellent municipal services, including an accredited Police Department, as well as a Class 1 Fire Department and a Class 1 Building Division. In addition, Coral Gables has been named a Tree City USA for the last 31 consecutive years, and selected as a Playful City USA for eight years in a row.
Excellent municipal services, high quality of life, convenient access, responsible growth and a diversified economy make Coral Gables a highly desirable place to live, work and play.
