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City of Coral Gables, FL Senior Automotive Mechanic in Coral Gables, Florida
Senior Automotive Mechanic
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Senior Automotive Mechanic
Salary
$53,324.75 Annually
Location
City of Coral Gables, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
1016
Department
Public Works Department
Opening Date
04/25/2024
Closing Date
5/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Summary
The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international, coastal and historic City is seeking a highly qualified professional who is inspired by interesting challenges of an established, but dynamic community for the position of Senior Automotive Mechanic. The City has a population of approximately 51,000 residents, has a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Miami. It is proud to be ranked by Forbes.com ninth out of America's Top 25 Towns to Live Well and America's sixth most successful walkable suburb by the Wall Street Journal.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Coral Gables operates under a commission/manager form of government and is well known for its active and involved citizenry. The Senior Automotive Mechanic performs skilled preventative maintenance and repairs on automobiles, trucks, boats, construction and heavy equipment as well as emergency vehicles for the City of Coral Gables. Work is assigned, reviewed by inspection, and performed under the direction of a supervisor.
Inspects and tests vehicles, makes visual and operational inspections of vehicles to diagnose problems and fixes problems affecting a variety of gasoline on diesel powered vehicles and heavy equipment such as automobiles, passenger buses, police and fire specialized equipment, general trucks, public works construction and maintenance equipment, etc.
Participates in the widest variety of automotive maintenance and repairs from minor work to complete rebuilding, including minor welding and cutting.
Troubleshoots, repairs/rebuilds and installs diesel and gasoline motors, grinds valves, replaces and repairs main bearings as well as troubleshoots and repairs transmissions, universal joins, differentials, PTO's air and hydraulic brakes.
Troubleshoots, repairs/rebuilds and installs hydraulic pumps, motors, controls, and cylinders, PTO and transfer case.
Troubleshoots, repairs/rebuilds and installs automotive electrical components such as starters, generators, distributors, voltage regulators, etc.
Provides roadside assistance to operators of City vehicles and tows vehicles to garage as needed.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum six (6) years at the journeyman level in the skilled repair of automotive and construction equipment is necessary.
ASE certification required.
Valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License.
CDL requirement may be waived for up to 120 days but must be obtained by the end of the 120 days for
continued employment; as long as employee has a valid Florida Driver's License.
Furnish own tools and repair equipment.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
HOLIDAYS: 14 days including 3 floating days.
SICK LEAVE: 96 hours annually.
ANNUAL LEAVE: 80 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 188 hours after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 work days for the death of a family member in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.
MEDICAL INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.
DENTAL INSURANCE: Available to all employees through payroll deduction.
LIFE INSURANCE : Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary, fully paid by the City (up to $200,000).
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans available, such as Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.
LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to employees through payroll deductions.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are given the option to defer a portion of their pre-tax salary into the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: $500 annually where required in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $1500 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) for approved college coursework.
SAFETY GLASSES: Required safety glasses are provided every 2 years.
RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:
Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.
Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees.
Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 50% off camps and other programs.
Golf at Biltmore & Granada:
Monday through Friday – no charge.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:
- Before Noon – Twilight fees apply - After Noon – No charge (cart fees apply at all times)
PENSION: Mandatory employee contribution of 13% of salary. Vesting period is 10 years.
OR
As of 6/14/2016 - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION: 401(a) - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.
Note: Benefits subject to change.
Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for current benefits.
01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent ?
Yes
No
02
Do you possess an ASE certification ?
Yes
No
03
Do you possess a minimum six (6) years at the journeyman level in the skilled repair of automotive and construction equipment?
Yes
No
04
This position requires the applicant to have a State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Do you possess a valid Class B CDL?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
The City of Coral Gables
Address
214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Phone
305-460-5523
Website
http://www.coralgables.com