Skilled Mechanic

Salary : $44,029.10 - $74,849.48 AnnuallyLocation : City of Hallandale Beach, FLJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2025-091Department: Public WorksDivision: DPW - Fleet ServicesOpening Date: 03/18/2026Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptWORK OBJECTIVEPerforms semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the City's vehicles and mechanical equipment. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.To view full job description, please click on the job title:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED.Three (3) or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.Must obtain a valid Florida Class B commercial driver's license with an air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire and maintain satisfactory driving record throughout employment.Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications preferred.Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements) or obtain within one year of employment.In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.Summary of Benefits for City of Hallandale Beach Employees - Full Time General EmployeesWe believe City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain the best employees, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes training, educational assistance, performance appraisal and a merit program. The following are included as part of the City's Full Time General Employee's Benefits Package:Health InsuranceHealth Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)Dental InsuranceVision ProgramBasic Term Life InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceFRS Retirement PlanLong Term DisabilityDiscounted Supplemental InsurancesVoluntary 401(a) Match Plan457 Deferred Compensation PlanRoth IRATax Deferred 125 PlansPaid HolidaysPaid Vacation DaysPaid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave4-Day WorkweekEducational Reimbursement ProgramDirect DepositEmployee Assistance ProgramCredit UnionSick Leave Buy-BackSelf Care DaysPaid Parental LeaveInsurance BenefitsHealth InsuranceThe City provides employees with health insurance benefits through Aetna Health Care Plan. The City pays 100% of the premium cost for employee and 70% for dependent(s).Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)The City provides General Employees with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement account to help cover the cost of the annual health insurance deductible. The monies are not taxable, are pre-funded by the City and can be used to pay any qualified in-network medical deductible or prescription copays that are incurred under the medical plan. Depending on the health insurance plan election you make, the City contributes either $2,000, $3,000 or $4,000 to your HRA account on a Fiscal Year basis. The HRA funds are not rolled over from year to year and cannot be used for dental or vision.Dental InsuranceThe City provides employees with dental insurance through Aetna Dental, of which two options (Dental DMO and Dental PPO) are offered. The City pays $5.00 per month towards dental coverage premium.Vision ProgramVision coverage on routine eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses is available through Aetna Health Care. The City pays 100% coverage for employee only. See plan information for details regarding the vision care program.Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceThe City provides all full-time employees with $50,000 in term life insurance. There is no cost to employees for this benefit.Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D InsuranceEmployees may purchase supplemental term life insurance up to $500,000 on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. See information packet for details.Discounted Supplemental InsurancesSeveral supplemental insurances are offered through AFLAC at discounted rates for City employees. Plans include: Accident; Cancer; Critical Care Coverage; Hospital Confinement Protection; and Short-Term Disability.Hospital Indemnity PlanA voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan is offered through Aetna Health Care Plan that pays you benefits when you are confined to a hospital, whether for planned or unplanned reasons, as well as for other medical services. See information packet for details.Retirement/Savings AccountsFlorida Retirement SystemParticipation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) is mandatory for all eligible General employees. The FRS offers eligible employees an option between a Pension Plan and an Investment Plan. General Employees are classified in the Regular Service Class and as of July 1, 2019, the mandatory employee contribution rate is 3% of salary regardless of which plan is chosen.Voluntary 401(a) Match PlanThe City offers a voluntary 401(a) City-matching program, in which the City will contribute up to a 3% salary match on a bi-weekly basis into a 401(a) Defined Contribution account. The City will contribute a match of 1%, 2%, or 3% based on the employee selection. Vesting is 100% upon plan enrollment.Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)The City makes available a deferred compensation plan (MissionSquare 457 plan), for which the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a pre-tax basis. No employer contributions are made.Roth IRA Savings Plan (Traditional Roth IRA/457 Roth)The City makes available a Roth IRA savings plan, through which the employee may voluntarily make after-tax contributions through payroll deductions. No employer contributions are made.Flexible Spending AccountThe City offers two Flexible Spending Accounts through Benefits Outsource Inc., which provide pre-tax savings for employees. One plan covers dependent care and the other provides for medical reimbursement. Employees may set-up a flexible spending account during the annual Open Enrollment period only.Paid LeaveVacationGeneral employees accrue 104 hours (8.66 hours/month) of vacation leave per year. Accrual begins immediately and may be taken after three (3) months of employment.HolidaysThe City observes 11 paid holidays throughout the year.Sick Leave / Family Sick LeaveFull-time employees accrue 96 hours (8 hours/month) of sick leave per year. An employee may elect to use up to 4 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.Paid Parental LeaveEmployees may receive up to twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster careOther Benefits4-Day WorkweekA 4-day, 10 hours/day, workweek schedule for those employees working in Departments and/or Divisions that have implemented the new schedule arrangement.Temporary Flexible Work ScheduleEmployees who are able to perform their work remotely, may be allowed up to six (6) days per year to work from home.Long Term DisabilityThe City provides Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees with no waiting period. The City provides, at no cost to employee, a benefit plan of 50% monthly salary benefit up to $1,000. Employees may purchase additional coverage up to 60% monthly salary benefit at a maximum of $5,000. Additional coverage is cost dependent based on age and salary.Education Reimbursement ProgramThe Education Reimbursement Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to an Associate, Bachelor or a Graduate degree, including a Doctor of Philosophy degree or a Juris Doctorate degree that is directly related to the employee's position. Eligibility begins after one year of employment and is dependent on budgeted funds.Employee Assistance ProgramThe City offers an Employee Assistance Program to all City employees who may need free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.Credit UnionAll City employees may participate in the We Florida Financial Credit Union. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.Sick Leave Buy-BackEmployees may elect to be paid at straight time rates, up to 1/2 of their unused current annual sick leave and the remainder to be banked. No payment will be made for less than 16 hours. Payment shall be during the last pay period of November.Self-Care DaysEmployees may use up to 4 Sick Days per Fiscal Year as Self Care Days. The Self Care Days' time-off will need to be requested and scheduled in advance, through Kronos, the City's timekeeping system, and must be approved by the respective Department. The Self Care Days' time-off will not impact the employee's ability to participate in the annual Sick Leave Buy Back program and will not count against the maximum hours they may sell back. Employees may not accumulate or carry-over Self Care Days from one Fiscal Year to another.IMPORTANT - This document "Summary of Benefits" is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hallandale Beach. This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time. Continued eligibility for part-time benefits is reviewed periodically in accordance with the applicable City Administrative policies and bargaining unit contracts.01In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Note: "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?YesNo02Do you have a High school diploma or GED?YesNo03Do you have three (3) or more years' related experience?3 years of moreLess than 3 years04Do you have a valid Florida Class B commercial driver's license with an air brake endorsement or can obtain within 6 months of hire?YesNo, I can obtain within 6 months of hire05Do you have Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification? (preferred)YesNo06Do you have a Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification? (preferred)YesNo07Do you have knowledge of automotive mechanics, including gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and valves?YesNo08Do you have knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities?YesNo09Do you have a National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification or can obtain within one year of employment?YesNo10Have you used tobacco products within the last 12 months?YesNo11Are you a previous City of Hallandale Beach employee?YesNo12Are you related to a City of Hallandale Beach employee?YesNo13In order to move on to the next phase of the application screening process, you must attach proof of education. Have you attach proof of your education to the application as stated on the job announcement?YesNo