City of Tampa

This is skilled, technical vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair work. Bargaining unit position.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of assignments involving maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment utilized within the Solid Waste department. Tasks are of more than average difficulty and require the exercise of reasonable initiative and independent judgment. Under general supervision, employees respond to service calls and either make the repair or determine that the extent of the problem is greater than their capabilities and refers to Fleet Maintenance division of Public Works or outside vendors. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through observation, technical inspections and results obtained.

Perform vehicle and equipment maintenance (PMs) in the yard and in the field.

Performs maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment to include electronics, instrumentation, small engines and hydraulic pumps.

Checks and prepares vehicles and equipment to verify ready for use.

Operates vehicles to test or to transport to outside repair facilities; uses hand, bench and testing tools.

Reads, interprets and works from schematics and other technical documents/user manuals; manages repair parts and equipment to avoid excessive downtime. 

Completes activity reports, vehicle and equipment repair histories/logs.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of: methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair; occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions; air brake systems and hydraulic systems.

Skill in: diagnosing problems with vehicles, refuse trucks, and heavy equipment; use and care of standard tools, equipment and testing devices used in the field; operation of automotive, refuse, and construction equipment.

Ability to: interpret and work from technical manuals and specifications; locate, define and repair defects in vehicles and equipment; perform work requiring physical strength and dexterity; prepare and submit clear, concise reports both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.

Ability to lift over 60 lbs., Mostly standing; a combination of working indoors and outdoors. Requires some use of computer, typing and viewing a monitor.

Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school, preferably with six (6) months of training in vehicle repair and three (3) year of experience in maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Possession of a valid Florida Commercial driver's license, Class "B" (non-restricted) with Air Brakes, or the ability to obtain one within one (1) year.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recover) activities related to the stated emergency.