Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:

Single $10.90 – Family $80.79

Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 Annually

Consumer-Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:

Single $82.58 – Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year

Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)

Paid Parental Leave

General Description:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey-level diesel mechanic and related mass transit vehicle maintenance/repair work.

Transit Mechanic wage increases are determined by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Starting hourly pay and increases are as follows.

1st Year: $28.01
2nd Year: $28.80
3rd Year: $29.61
4th Year: $30.45
Thereafter Step: $42.37

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Applicants must meet at least one (1) of the following minimum requirements to qualify for the position of Transit Mechanic:

• Two (2) years journey-level diesel or heavy equipment maintenance/repair experience
• Two (2) years automotive maintenance/repair experience
• Two (2) years heavy-duty transit bus repair maintenance/repair

Special Certifications and Licenses:
Must obtain a Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement within 90 days of employment

Necessary Requirements:

• Possession of a Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work varying shifts in a 24/7 operation as assigned (days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Ability to report to multiple work locations as needed.

Preferences:

• EPA 608 Certification
• Vocational/Technical School/College Certification in field of study closely related to area of assignment

Supplemental Information:
Upon selection, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening (criminal background check, medical exam, drug screen, education and employment verification, and any other Broward County Transportation Department requirements).

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Diagnoses problems with equipment and/or their sub-systems, which may include electrical, hydraulic, engine, mechanical, drive train, brake, and/or other specialized systems in order to determine the nature/extent of the repair needed, estimate the parts needed, and/or provide information regarding the cost effectiveness of repair versus replacement.

Rebuilds/repairs a variety of equipment and/or equipment sub-systems, which may include diesel engines, hydraulic systems, brakes, transmissions, electrical systems and components, power-take-offs, pumps, cooling systems, air conditioning, and drive lines, in order to cost-effectively extend the safe operating life of the equipment, minimize equipment replacement, and/or minimize equipment down time.

Performs a variety of minor equipment maintenance/repair, including replacing lights/lenses, adding fluids, lubricating, making minor adjustments, inflating tires, and/or replacing a variety of hoses in order to ensure safe operation of equipment, minimize major repairs, and/or prevent damage to equipment, facilities, or the environment.

Performs preventive maintenance on a wide variety of public transit vehicles and other specialized equipment in order to identify potential operating problems, extend the safe operating life of the equipment, maintain warranty, ensure equipment operates safely, and minimize repair costs.

Obtains needed parts in order to facilitate maintaining/repairing equipment.

Performs related work as required.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing, and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, traffic and moving machinery.

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County’s four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance:
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.