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Requisition No: Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: Salary: $48,950.46 - $56,000.10 Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*** CONTACT: Ivey Kent, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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. NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE. ***ATTENTION CANDIDATES*** To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: 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. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 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. JOB DUTIES: The incumbent of this position is responsible for the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment, heavy duty and light duty trucks, passenger cars, fire fighting related equipment and small engines. Performs diagnosis and repair on equipment. Performs preventative maintenance procedures and inspections on equipment. Repairs engines (gasoline and diesel), transmissions, drive trains and axles, suspension and steering, hydraulic and air brake systems, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and crawler track systems. Test drives or operates equipment to ensure proper operation. Uses specialized tools and diagnostic equipment, welders and cutting torches, etc., to repair the equipment. Accurately prepares Florida Forest Service (FFS) work orders to completion on work performed. Accountable for parts and materials used in the repairs. Maintains clean work environment and returns equipment and tools to their designated areas. Performs work in a safe and cost efficient manner. Orders and picks up parts when assigned. Performs other related work and responds to emergency situations as needed. The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include Annual Boot Allotment Annual Uniform Allotment Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Provided The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit ;) Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit . For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.” SPECIAL NOTES: Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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