OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42901829

Requisition No: 859566 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42901829

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42901829 

Salary:  $18.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2025 

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OPS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

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

CONTACT:

Karen Mathis (386) 243-6223

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., in the preparatory stage of vehicle painting.

Accurately prepares work orders for all work performed for an accurate account of all parts, labor and materials used.  Initiates, prepares and completes field purchase orders or p-card purchases for parts and supplies.  Assists the supervisor ensuring all work performed by others has an accurate work order prepared before completion.

Responsible for the accountability of all tools, test equipment and parts used in the daily performance of duties.  Responsibilities extend to include helping the supervisor account for tools, parts and supplies used by others as much as possible.

Performs other related work as assigned.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck. 

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For  additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per  week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.