Heavy Equipment Technician I/II (Automotive/Fleet)

Salary Range $21.10-$26.90 Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting Job Summary Starting Salary: Heavy Equipment Technician I: $21.10 - 32.70 per hour, depending on qualifications. Heavy Equipment Technician II: $22.62 - 35.07 per hour, depending on qualifications. PLUS $.50 per hour for each ASE certificate (up to six). PLUS $.30 per hour tool allowance. If hired after 9/28/2025 will only receive $1200.00 in an annual tool allowance. PLUS $1.25 per hour when working the second shift (1:00 PM to 9:30 PM). FIRST SHIFT: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm SECOND SHIFT: 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM Performs skilled mechanical work analyzing and diagnosing problems; inspecting, replacing and/or repairing defective parts, and performing preventative maintenance on City automobiles, tractors, mowers, trucks, street sweepers, fire trucks and equipment, police cars and/or motorcycles and small engines. This position assigns, oversees work and trains lower lever mechanics as needed. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completeness. Minimum Qualifications: Heavy Equipment Technician I : High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and two (2) years’ experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic, or accreditation from a vocational institute; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess two (2) ASE T-series certifications, or one (1) ASE T-series passing exam score and one (1) EVT passing exam score; or pass (1) internally administered practical exam in related field within 6 months of employment. May be required to obtain a valid Florida Class B CDL with Air Brakes at the discretion of the department. Heavy Equipment Technician II : High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and four (4) years experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess least two (2) ASE T-series certifications and two (2) EVT certifications in a related field, or any combination of four (4) ASE T-series and/or EVT certifications in a related field. May be required to obtain valid Florida Class B CDL with Air Brakes at the discretion of the department. Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or 407.246.2062. If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows: Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree; Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.