This is skilled to highly skilled work in the Sanitation Department, performing mechanical repair, maintenance and reconditioning of assigned gasoline, compressed natural gas and/or diesel powered automotive, construction and/or maintenance equipment. Examples of work include the inspection, diagnosis, and installation of automotive, mechanical, hydraulic, air conditioning and electrical systems; maintenance of specialized sanitation vehicular apparatus; repair and replacement of fuel lines, and diesel injection components; and servicing of rear axles, multi-speed transmissions and hydraulics. Work includes varying shifts; is primarily road service calls, in-yard repairs, vehicle inspections and vehicle shuttling; and may occasionally be carried out in inclement weather.

Salary: $20.86 - $33.73 Hourly**

Close Date: 03-17-2023 (11:59 PM)

**The starting salary and selection into a Solid Waste Equipment Mechanic position, at level I, level II, or level III will depend upon qualifications and experience. The entry level pay for a Mechanic II is $23.48 Hourly and the entry level pay for a Mechanic III is $24.18.

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants Must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver License.

• Have some experience as a general equipment mechanic, with shop experience in the repair, maintenance and reconditioning of gasoline and/or diesel powered automotive, construction or related maintenance equipment.

• Be able to work five daily shifts, Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 7:30 pm.

• Possess and maintain a full set of automotive mechanic repair tools.

• Be able to prepare reports and maintain daily records.

• Have basic computer skills.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

• At the Solid Waste Equipment Mechanic II level, meet the following qualifications:

o Have some experience as a heavy equipment mechanic at the journeyman level, with considerable experience in the repair, maintenance and reconditioning of a variety of gasoline and/or diesel powered automotive, construction and/or maintenance equipment.

o Be able to at a basic level detect, determine, and repair malfunctions of assigned equipment.

• At the Solid Waste Equipment Mechanic III level, meet the following qualifications:

o Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver License.

o Have extensive experience as a heavy equipment mechanic at the journeyman level, with considerable experience in the repair, maintenance and reconditioning of a variety of gasoline and/or diesel powered automotive, construction and/or maintenance equipment.

o Be able to effectively detect, determine, and repair malfunctions of assigned equipment.

o Have some supervisory experience.

o Be able to train assigned personnel in the proper maintenance and repair of equipment.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

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