Heavy Equipment Technician (People & Internal Operations)

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in maintenance, overhaul, and repair of heavy automotive equipment or diesel powered construction equipment are required. Must possess a CDL/Class A or obtain a CDL/Class A prior to the completion of the one-year probationary period. Must be able to lift and handle items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must possess a Refrigerant Certification from an EPA-approved technician program in accordance with EPA, Section 609 of the Clean Air Act OR obtain the certification within 6 months of employment.

Recruitment Notes

The Heavy Equipment Technician is a skilled worker at the journeyman level in the diagnosing, repairing, and preventive maintenance of diversified trucks and other heavy equipment and resides within the PIOD Fleet Management Division. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing repairs and maintenance on heavy truck engines and equipment issues, including testing, inspecting, and repairing the vehicle emission equipment in compliance with vehicle emissions legislation. Diagnoses and repairs complete electrical systems, suspension and steering systems, and truck transmissions/transaxles.

Benefits

Miami-Dade County offers outstanding comprehensive benefits that include full medical, dental, optional vision, and disability insurance; optional 457 pre-tax savings plans, optional flexible spending accounts, 13 paid holidays, one birthday holiday, and three floating holidays; vacation and sick leave; and employee contributory membership in the Florida Retirement System.

Applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to an extensive background check, including, but not limited to, fingerprint checks, employment verification, and other screening procedures. All documents submitted in response to the advertisement are public records pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

Miami-Dade County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain protected categories under Local and Federal law.