OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I - 42903076

Requisition No: 859834 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I - 42903076

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42903076 

Salary:  $17.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2025 

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OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

 

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

 

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --
THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

 

CONTACT:

 

Caitlin North (352) 395-4930

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Six (6) months of experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair work.

 

Certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair can substitute for the required experience.

 

NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

 

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

 

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

 

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Occasional to moderate travel required.

 

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

 

NOTES:

 

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

 

JOB DUTIES:

 

Installs wiring, lights and hydraulic components on Florida Forest Service (FFS) equipment for the fabrication shop. This includes outfitting, wiring and plumbing for wildland engines, pickups and transports. Uses specialized tools including but is not limited to welders, cutting torches and various other metal cutting and shaping equipment in the fabrication and repair of both steel and aluminum components.

 

Applies a wide range of vinyl striping material, decals, crew numbers and etc. to automobiles, light, medium, and heavy trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles, and other equipment purchased by FFS as assigned. 

 

Performs major and minor repairs on all types of equipment assigned to the FFS. This can include complete engine, transmission and other drive components; overhaul as required. Repairs both gasoline and diesel powered equipment systems, such as cooling systems, fuel injection systems and carburetors on light, and medium duty trucks, as well as other automotive and off-road type vehicles. Repairs power train, transmissions, clutches, brakes and suspension systems of all types of vehicles mentioned above.

 

Assists with the preparation of surfaces for the application of undercoating, primers, finish and paints to industry standards. Removes and replaces wiring, electrical items such as lights, radios, light bars, etc.,