Junior Mechanic Salary

$20.99 - $32.25 Hourly

Location

Copans and/or Ravenswood Transit Facilities, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1413355

Department

Transp Ops Bus Maint Copans

Opening Date

01/23/2025

Closing Date

2/7/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Veterans' Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN POSTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.


Benefits of Broward County Employment

HHigh Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 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

Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation.  Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered. 
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Transit Mechanic (Bus Maintenance).**Must possess a valid Driver's License and be able to work varying shifts (days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays) at multiple work locations.**
General Description:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey-level diesel mechanic and related mass transit vehicle maintenance/repair work.

Junior 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:   $224
2nd Year: $23.04
3rd Year:  $23.69
4th Year:  $24.36
Thereafter Step: $33.90

Minimum Experience Requirements: Possession of a Valid Driver’s License

Requires a minimum of one (1) year automotive experience or heavy-duty equipment maintenance experience, or enrollment in an accredited vocational training program in a field of study closely related to the area of assignment.Other Requirements:Ability to work varying shifts in a 24/7 operation as assigned (days, afternoons, weekends and holidays). Ability to report to multiple work locations as needed.Special Certifications and Licenses Required:Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement within 90 days of employment.

 Preferences:608 HVAC CertificationCertification or Graduation from an approved vocational training program in maintenance or a closely related field.One (1) year of transportation experienceTwo (2+) years of automotive vehicle maintenance experienceSupplemental 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).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

Performs a variety of light journey-leveled diesel mechanic and related mass transit vehicle maintenance/repair work under general supervision.

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-takeoffs, pumps, cooling systems, air conditioning, and drive lines, 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 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 to identify potential operating problems, extend the safe operating life of the equipment, maintain warranty, ensure equipment operates safely, and minimize repair costs. Such as, maintaining bus oil levels, including changing transmission fluids, filters, windshield, power steering fluids and hydraulic oil tank.

Performs Coach Service Attendant as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 (Work Environment)

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 machine

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Bounty Core Competencies

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.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 Please note that Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes, or similar supporting documentation. The information referenced in your online application is used to determine your qualification in meeting the minimum requirements of the position for which you are applying. For example, if you list that you have six years experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Please ensure that you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want to be considered. If the experience you reference in the supplemental questionnaire is not clearly included and described in your "Work Experience" section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position, consequently, you may be removed from consideration. Please check the box below to acknowledge that you have read this message. I acknowledge that I have read the above message. 02 Do you have a minimum of one (1) year automotive experience or heavy-duty equipment maintenance experience, or enrollment in an accredited vocational training program in a field of study closely related to the area of assignment. Yes No 03 Are you able to report to multiple work locations as needed? Yes No 04 Are you able to work varying shifts in a 24/7 operation as assigned (days, afternoons, weekends and holidays)? Yes No 05 Do you currently posses a valid Florida Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement? Yes No 06 If you do not posses a valid Florida Class A or B Commercial Learners Permit with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement; are you able to obtain a valid Florida Class A or B Commercial Learners Permit with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement within 90 days of employment? Yes No 07 Describe your experience with automotive/truck preventative maintenance inspections? 08 List all Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications if any, If you do not posses any ASE Certifications type "N/A".

Required Question

Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN POSTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.


Benefits of Broward County Employment

HHigh Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 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

Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation.  Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered. 
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Transit Mechanic (Bus Maintenance).**Must possess a valid Driver's License and be able to work varying shifts (days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays) at multiple work locations.**
General Description:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey-level diesel mechanic and related mass transit vehicle maintenance/repair work.

Junior 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:   $224
2nd Year: $23.04
3rd Year:  $23.69
4th Year:  $24.36
Thereafter Step: $33.90

Minimum Experience Requirements: Possession of a Valid Driver’s License

Requires a minimum of one (1) year automotive experience or heavy-duty equipment maintenance experience, or enrollment in an accredited vocational training program in a field of study closely related to the area of assignment.Other Requirements:Ability to work varying shifts in a 24/7 operation as assigned (days, afternoons, weekends and holidays). Ability to report to multiple work locations as needed.Special Certifications and Licenses Required:Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement within 90 days of employment.

 Preferences:608 HVAC CertificationCertification or Graduation from an approved vocational training program in maintenance or a closely related field.One (1) year of transportation experienceTwo (2+) years of automotive vehicle maintenance experienceSupplemental 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).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

Performs a variety of light journey-leveled diesel mechanic and related mass transit vehicle maintenance/repair work under general supervision.

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-takeoffs, pumps, cooling systems, air conditioning, and drive lines, 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 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 to identify potential operating problems, extend the safe operating life of the equipment, maintain warranty, ensure equipment operates safely, and minimize repair costs. Such as, maintaining bus oil levels, including changing transmission fluids, filters, windshield, power steering fluids and hydraulic oil tank.

Performs Coach Service Attendant as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 (Work Environment)

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 machine

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Bounty Core Competencies

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.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 Please note that Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes, or similar supporting documentation. The information referenced in your online application is used to determine your qualification in meeting the minimum requirements of the position for which you are applying. For example, if you list that you have six years experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Please ensure that you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want to be considered. If the experience you reference in the supplemental questionnaire is not clearly included and described in your "Work Experience" section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position, consequently, you may be removed from consideration. Please check the box below to acknowledge that you have read this message. I acknowledge that I have read the above message. 02 Do you have a minimum of one (1) year automotive experience or heavy-duty equipment maintenance experience, or enrollment in an accredited vocational training program in a field of study closely related to the area of assignment. Yes No 03 Are you able to report to multiple work locations as needed? Yes No 04 Are you able to work varying shifts in a 24/7 operation as assigned (days, afternoons, weekends and holidays)? Yes No 05 Do you currently posses a valid Florida Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement? Yes No 06 If you do not posses a valid Florida Class A or B Commercial Learners Permit with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement; are you able to obtain a valid Florida Class A or B Commercial Learners Permit with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement within 90 days of employment? Yes No 07 Describe your experience with automotive/truck preventative maintenance inspections? 08 List all Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications if any, If you do not posses any ASE Certifications type "N/A".

Required Question

Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers