
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC HELPER
Job Description
THIS RECRUITMENT IS A SUPPLEMENTAL POSTING TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT.
APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT NOW MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY. APPLICANTS WHO RECENTLY APPLIED AND ARE ELIGIBLE DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY.
Semiskilled work below the journeyman level in servicing and repairing a variety of heavy automotive equipment.
Work involves responsibility for performing semiskilled tasks in the servicing, maintenance and repair of heavy automotive equipment. An employee in this class usually assists a Heavy Equipment Mechanic on complex repair jobs. However, the employee is expected to perform routine daily tasks independently. Supervision is received from a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Supervisor, and work is checked through inspection and through the performance of the equipment serviced.
Performs minor repairs and replacement work, adjusting points, cleaning and replacing spark plugs.
Assists Heavy Equipment Mechanics in lowering or lifting heavy parts in removing or installing automotive equipment.
Removes defective parts, such as starters, generators, water pumps, and radiators.
Cleans and changes filters on construction and maintenance equipment. Checks compressors, radiators and radiator hoses. Performs general service on all types of heavy-duty equipment. Dismantles equipment for repairs. Gives semiskilled mechanical assistance in all areas of automotive repair.
Changes tires and repairs flats on a variety of heavy automotive equipment.
May operate fuel delivery trucks and delivers gasoline, diesel fuel and/or miscellaneous lubricants to various city facilities.
Operates service truck to make minor repairs to heavy equipment and to change or add tires, batteries and gasoline.
Assists in removing engines and other assemblies, and dismantles for overhaul or replacement.
Assists in automotive body-work and preparing equipment for painting.
Greases and lubricates bulldozers, cranes trucks, street sweepers, and other heavy equipment.
Performs other related work as required.
Possession of a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) or higher is required.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
An X endorsement on the Commercial Driver's License may be required at the time of application; or must be obtained prior to the completion of the probationary period.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: an Associates degree, or at least 60 college credits, or a Bachelors degree or higher.
*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
- An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
- A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
- A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
- A recognized Professional Organization
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
Form VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.