HEAVY DUTY AUTO MECHANIC

HEAVY DUTY AUTO MECHANIC

Salary

$53,210.93 - $78,762.80 Annually

Location

Miramar, FL

Job Type

Trade/Skilled Labor

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

03/12/2026

Closing Date

7/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SALARY GRADE 13

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB:

This intermediate level position reports to the Fleet Supervisor and, performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on all City-owned and operated medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. This classification is distinguished from the position of Automotive Mechanic II by the additional skills and experience required in medium and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on all City-owned and operated vehicles, medium- and heavy-weight trucks and equipment.

Assists in ensuring mechanics compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality.

Assists in ensuring garage equipment is in proper and safe working condition. Maintains a clean and neat shop environment.

Maintains records of all maintenance work performed.

Assist in diagnosing vehicle problems, completing mechanical repairs, and performing routine and complex maintenance and repairs of all medium and heavy-duty vehicles owned and operated by the city.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on all City-owned and operated vehicles, medium- and heavy-weight trucks and equipment, including but not limited to fire and pump apparatus, aerial ladder trucks, truck hydraulic systems, rescue units, buses, jet-vac trucks, street sweepers, etc.

Operates and/or maintains a vehicle, mechanics tools, diagnostic equipment, gas analyzer, etc.

Performs additional related duties as required and/or assigned.

Must be capable of using computerized diagnostic software devices and comprehend codes for the repair and maintenance of all City-owned and operated vehicles, medium and heavy-duty trucks.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Vocational/technical diploma in auto mechanics supplemented by six years of responsible experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the, and abilities.

Possess and maintain ASE refrigerant recovery certification, gas analyzer certification, and a valid CDL class "B" drivers license WITH Passenger ("P") endorsement.

Possess and maintain Emergency Vehicle Technician ("EVT") certification.

Minimum of four (4) valid ASE certifications in areas of automotive/medium and heavy- duty trucks.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

Note: During emergency conditions, all City of Miramar employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

CITY OF MIRAMAR

This is a union/represented position; the below summary of benefits provided by the City is applicable to all full-time positions covered under the G.A.M.E. Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

PAID TIME OFF

• City-Observed Holidays: Twelve (12) paid full-day holidays and two (2) paid half-day holidays (Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) per year
• Personal Floating Holidays: Five (5) paid full-day floating holidays to use in addition to the existing observed holidays
• Sick Time: Employees earn sick time at the rate of one (1) day per month.
• Vacation Time: Employees earn vacation time from the date of hire and accrue hours bi-weekly based on the following service schedule:

Years of Service Vacation Hours per Year Less than 4 years 80 hours 4 - 9.99 years 120 hours 10 - 19.99 years 160 hours 20 - 29.99 years 200 hours

Note: Accrued time (vacation and sick) begins from the first month of employment but cannot be accessed until after the third month of employment.

INSURANCE

• Medical: The City offers three (3) medical insurance options through Aetna: HMO, POS & HDHP w/HSA. Eligibility date is based on the following schedule:

Hire Date Eligibility Date 1st - 15th of month

(Ex: October 8th) 1st day of month

(Ex: November 1st) 16th - end of month

(Ex: October 18th) 1st day of next subsequent month

(Ex: December 1st)

Employees electing to waive medical coverage are eligible to receive a conditional opt-out incentive with proof of eligible coverage and completion of the applicable waiver forms.

Medical Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):

Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family HNO

(Health Network Plan)

$0.00

$145.44

$159.34

$253.02 HDHP w/HSA

(High Deductible Health Plan w/Health Spending Account)

$0.00

$122.17

$133.84

$212.53 POS

(Managed Choice)

$0.00

$212.93

$254.86

$404.70

Note: Completion of an annual preventative care physical is required to avoid an $15.00 per paycheck increase in the rates outlined above.

Health & Wellness - The City sponsors its own Employee Health & Wellness Center with dedicated staff and sponsors a wide variety of wellness initiatives and programs powered by Vitality.

• Dental Coverage: The City offers two (2) dental options thorugh Delta Dental: HMO & PPO

Dental Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):

Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family HMO Plan $0.00 $2.11 $2.41 $5.42 PPO Plan $0.00 $8.81 $7.20 $19.04

• Vision Coverage: The City offers two (2) tiered options through Human Vision: Tier 1 & Tier 2

Vision Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):

Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family Tier 1 $2.22 $4.23 $4.45 $6.46 Tier 2 $5.76 $10.97 $11.54 $16.74

• Additional City-Paid Benefits:

• Life Insurance (1.5x salary to a max of $150,000)

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Additional Voluntary Benefits:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - FSAs provide employees the ability to make pre-tax payroll deposits to be used for qualified expenses. The City offers two types of FSAs: Medical & Dependent Care.

• Supplemental Benefits available through The Standard: Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability & Critical Illness.

RETIREMENT PLANS

• Defined Benefit (Pension) Plan: A pension plan provides a guaranteed benefit at retirement if certain criteria are met. The amount of your future benefit is determined by a formula, based on earnings, length of service and Plan multiplier. Participation in the Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time employees.

The Summary Plan Description (SPD) provides more detailed information regarding the eligibility and benefits under the Plan; however, the below chart provides a highlight of the Plan.

Employee Contribution Rate 9.5% of pensionable earnings Vesting Period 7 Years of full-time service Normal Retirement Eligibility The earlier of:

• 20 years of full-time service; or,
• Age 65 with 7 years of service

Early Retirement Eligibility Age 55 with 7 years of service

(Benefit reduction for early retirement applicable) Benefit Multiplier 3.25% of average final compensation (AFC) for each year of creditable service

(Example: 20 years of creditable service = 65% benefit) Average Final Compensation

(AFC) Average of pensionable earnings for the highest 3 years preceding retirement Forms of Payment Life Annuity is the normal form of payment, which provides a monthly benefit for life

(Other optional forms of payment available, if elected)

• Deferred Compensation (457b) Plan: A 457(b) plan is a tax advantaged deferral plan available for state and local government employees. Participating employees are able to defer compensation through regular payroll deductions and deposited into accounts (MissionSquare or Nationwide) that grow on a tax-free basis until withdrawn. Participation in the 457(b) Plan is optional; employees can enroll at any time.

SALARY INFORMATION

• Salary Step Plan: All G.A.M.E. positions follow a progressive Salary Step Plan. Newly hired employees start at Step 1 for their job classification then every year, on the employees anniversary date, the employee advances to the next Step in the Salary Step Plan, which provides an automatic increase in pay. (Step Schedule outlined in final section of G.A.M.E. CBA)
• Longevity Incentive: Employees are eligible to receive longevity incentive pay based on the following schedule:

After 15 Years of Service 1% to base pay After 20 Years of Service 2% to base pay After 23 Years of Service 3% to base pay

• Overtime Eligible - All G.A.M.E. positions are non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

ADDITIONAL

Also available to all City employees:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted rates for the Citys Early Childhood Centers
• Apple Watch Program through Vitality
• Preference for internal civil-service promotional opportunities

01

Are you presently a City of Miramar employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a City of Miramar resident?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid State of Florida CDL class "B" License with Passenger endorsement?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a vocational or technical diploma in auto mechanics or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes to the previous question, how many years experience do you possess? Be sure this experience is documented on your official application.

• No Experience
• Less Than 3 years
• 4-6
• 7-10
• 10+

06

Do you possess and maintain Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a minimum of four (4) valid ASE certifications in areas of automative/medium and heavy-duty trucks?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess and maintain ASE refrigerant recovery certification, gas analyzer certification?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds?

• Yes
• No

10

Please consent to the following statement: I have reviewed and attached all supporting documents (license, certification, etc.) required for this position.

• Yes
• No

11

City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. Are you able to be on call for any emergency situation and to perform emergency service duties assigned?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Miramar

Address 2300 Civic Center Place

Miramar, Florida, 33025

Phone 954-602-3836

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/miramar