AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I - 55003931

Requisition No: 864575 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I - 55003931

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55003931 

Salary:  $42,621.54 - $55,157.29 

Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

385 / Milton Operations 

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON:  Ramona Johnson

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 981-2736

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 I / District Three – Milton Operations

 

This position will assist in diagnosis and repair of vehicles.

 

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

Milton Operations

6025 Old Bagdad Highway

Milton, Florida, 32583

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

Assist 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 passenger vehicles to ensure the repairs have been satisfactorily completed. Repairs, changes, and balances tires on automotive and heavy equipment.

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.

Submits requests for parts and supplies. Operates personal computers and printers for processing work orders. Responsible for properly tracking and reporting time charged on various work activities and completing shop work orders.

Responds to emergency road service calls and performs minor repairs to vehicles and equipment. Cleans up after repairs and returns tools to their proper location. Performs minor welding and paint and body repairs. 

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, small engines and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment; the use of repair manuals.

Skills:

• Skilled in the use of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Skilled in replacing, repairing and installing various components and accessories such as radios, heaters, windshield wipers, etc