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Requisition No: 880764 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 55007755

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55007755 

Salary:  $47,066.46 - $60,909.54 

Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

680 / SOUTH DADE SHOP

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON:  BRIAN K. JIMMERSON      

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-640-7200

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: BRIAN.JIMMERSON@DOT.STATE.FL.US

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,810.25 -  $2,342.67 /biweekly range / $47,066.46  - $60,909.54   /annual range

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II/ DISTRICT 6 DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE/ SOUTH DADE SHOP. 

This position will perform skilled work in the diagnosis, repair, overhaul and replacement of gasoline or diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical systems, and other major components in automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and other related equipment.  Field test vehicles.  Repairs, changes and balances tires.  Performs preventative maintenance, responds to emergency road service calls.  Performs minor welding, paint and body repairs.  Complies with all waste generation, storage, and disposal laws, rules and policies.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

SOUTH DADE MAINTENANCE - SOUTH DADE SHOP- 14655 SW 122 Ave., Miami, FL  33186

Annual Salary Range:

$47,066.46  - $60,909.54

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs skilled work in the diagnosis, repair, overhaul and replacement of gasoline or diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and other parts and major components in automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and other related equipment. Field test vehicles and equipment to ensure the repairs have been satisfactorily completed. Repairs, changes, and balances tires on automotive and heavy equipment.

Performs preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment is maintained and is in proper working order. Performs periodic maintenance, repair, and preparation of seasonal equipment.

Responds to emergency road service calls and performs minor repairs to vehicles and equipment. Cleans up after repairs and returns tools to their proper location. Performs minor welding, paint and body repairs as needed.

Complies with all waste generation, storage, and disposal laws, rules, and policies. Assists in the maintenance of proper documentation of all waste generation and disposal activities. Elevates questions/items of concern to Shop Manager.

Submits requests for parts and supplies. Responsible for properly tracking and reporting time charged on various work activities and completing shop work orders.

Instruct other mechanics or helpers in the repair of automobiles, trucks, and other equipment.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• repair and maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, small engines and heavy equipment;
• diagnostic equipment;
• the use of repair manuals;
• purchasing rules and regulations;
• all waste generation, storage, and disposal laws, rules, and policies.

Skills in:

• the use of hand tools and mechanical equipment;
• replacing, repairing and installing various components and accessories such as radios, heaters, windshield wipers, etc;
• documenting work performed and materials used on work orders;
• performing preventive maintenance on vehicles and various equipment;
• customer service.

Ability to:

• operate motor vehicles;
• troubleshoot automotive and equipment problems;
• perform a variety of gasoline or diesel repair and maintenance;
• assist in body and fender repair work;
• lift 50 pounds, climb, squat, stoop, push, pull, crawl and bend;
• use appropriate safety equipment;
• work independently;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• perform minor welding;
• operate and perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections required on commercial motor vehicle (cmv) with gross vehicle weight (gw) of 26,000 lbs. or more after obtaining CDL Instructional Permit & License;
• develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

While on-duty status, the position's incumbent must be readily available to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), consistent with the type of Commercial Driver's License (CDL-Class B with air brakes) the incumbent is required to possess, or on a routine basis performs other CMV safety-sensitive functions. During emergencies & natural disasters, incumbent shall be available to work non-standard and/or extended hours. The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Correction Inmates. Possess a valid Class "E" driver's license and obtain a Class "B" Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to position and obtain a valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possess a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency, and two (2) years of experience as a mechanic in passenger vehicle and heavy equipment repair and maintenance. An additional year of experience, for a total of three (3) years of experience, in passenger vehicle or heavy equipment repair and maintenance is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency. Possess a valid Class "E" driver's license and obtain a Class "B" Instructional Permit within 60 days of appointment to position and obtain a valid Class "B" CDL with air brakes within 10 months of appointment to the position.

This position requires a valid Class (E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
2. any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query. Click here to register for the Clearinghouse.  A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.

To be considered for employment, applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Part 391.11.

Applicants hired for this position with a Class E license will be required to obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) within 60 days of appointment, attend CDL training and successfully pass the CDL licensing test and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months after appointment to the position. Once the CLP is obtained, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query. Upon hire, this position also requires the applicant to have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.  The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department, subject to available funding. An employee will be given three chances to pass the license requirements. The employee will be responsible for paying for the initial CLP fee, as well as any additional training and re-test costs, and the CDL fee. If the employee voluntarily separates from the Department within two (2) years of obtaining their CDL, the employee will be responsible for paying the costs of the initial training and testing.

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)