AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 55010505

Requisition No: 865090 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 55010505

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010505 

Salary:  $46,990.52 - $60,811.26 

Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

382 / Midway Operations Shop

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON:  Heather Nielson

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 245-7906

 

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

 

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

 

The Work You Will Do:

Automotive Equipment Mechanic II – District Three / Midway Operations Shop

 

This position will perform automotive mechanic work on trucks, heavy equipment, automobiles and other equipment.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

 

Where You Will Work:

District Three / Midway Operations Center

17 Commerce Blvd.

Midway, FL  32343

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs skilled work in the diagnosis, repair, overhaul and replacement of gasoline or diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and other parts and major components in automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and other related equipment.  Field test vehicles and equipment to ensure the repairs have been satisfactorily completed.  Field testing vehicles and equipment.  Repairs, changes, and balances tires on automotive and heavy equipment. Supervises Department of Corrections inmates crew performing maintenance activities (optional duty).   

 

Performs preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment is maintained and is in proper working order.  Performs periodic maintenance, repair, and preparation of seasonal equipment.

 

Complies with all waste generation, storage, and disposal laws, rules, and policies. Assists in the maintenance of proper documentation of all waste generation and disposal activities. Elevates questions/items of concern to Shop Manager.

 

Submits requests for parts and supplies. Responsible for properly tracking and reporting time charged on various work activities and completing shop work orders.   Purchases parts and shop supplies as P-card holder and is accountable for proper processing of invoices and completion of required paperwork and work orders. Operates personal computers and printers for processing warehouse commodity issue tickets and work orders.

 

Responds to emergency road service calls and performs minor repairs to vehicles and equipment.  Cleans up after repairs and r