Senior Mechanic - CDL

Salary : $41,100.80 - $55,952.00 AnnuallyLocation : 223 Putnam County Boulevard - East Palatka, FLJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 26-011Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 11/12/2025General DescriptionThis is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Fleet Maintenance Manager. The position performs skilled work in maintaining autos, trucks, dump trucks, track/wheeled vehicles (back hoe, excavator, compactor, bulldozer, motor graders, etc.), mowers, pumps, fire and rescue vehicles, small gas engines and other associated equipment.Essential Job FunctionsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSReceives work orders and analyzes repair requirement in accordance with standard practices of automotive trade.Under supervision, performs drive line, engine, transmission, rear end, electrical systems and diesel and gas engine repair on automotive and track/wheeled vehicles.Performs preventive maintenance such as lubrications, oil changes, and service checks.Changes and repairs tires.Installs and assists with installing special automotive equipment.Performs general shop maintenance and clean up.May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of up-to-date methods of maintaining autos, trucks and track/wheeled vehicles.Knowledge of operating principles and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered engines.Skill in using a variety of standard hand tools, machines, and power equipment.Skill in using electrical and acetylene welding tools.Ability to operate vehicles common to repair orders.Ability to work from oral or written instructions.Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, overtime, standby, call out or shift work.Ability to attend job training as required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.Four or more years experience in automotive mechanical maintenance; graduation from a vocational technical automotive repair program may substitute for experience.(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum requirements.)LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONSAbility to possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Florida Commercial Driver's License.Must provide sufficient hand tools to do repairs normal to the trade.Must be ASE certified as Heavy Equipment Mechanic.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLSAcceptable eyesight (with or without correction).Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.Heavy lifting and carrying (in excess of 45 lbs.).Reaching, pulling, walking, standing on concrete floors, kneeling, bending, stooping and climbing into and under equipment.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSWorks inside and outside shop area.Grease or oils.Slippery surfaces.In or with moving objects or vehicles.(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future. Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees:CORE BENEFITS• Medical/Health Insurance • Employee Life Insurance (up to $50,000) • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance• Florida Retirement System • Employee Assistance ProgramOPTIONAL BENEFITS• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance• Deferred Retirement Program (ICMA, Nationwide, & Valic)• Flexible Spending Accounts - Putnam County pays the monthly administrative fees.• Tuition Assistance Program - Subject to budgetary constraints.FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for Board of County Commissioner employees only) Regular, full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Department for program details.HOLIDAYS are as follows:New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Good FridayMemorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas EveChristmas Day Birthday Holiday - (for Board of County Commissioner employees only)ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE All regular full-time employees assigned to a 37.50 work week will earn 90 hours to 150 hours, depending on classification and length of service. All regular full-time employees assigned to a 40 hour work week will earn 96 hours to 160 hours, depending on classification and length of service. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.SICK LEAVE All regular full-time employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 13 days per year. Regular part time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rata basis. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.OTHER BENEFITSBereavement LeaveCost Saving Incentive ProgramEmployee of the Quarter ProgramJury Duty Pay