Master Mechanic

Master Mechanic

Salary

$26.83 Hourly

Location

Kissimmee, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02924

Department

FLEET MAINTENANCE

Opening Date

04/21/2026

Closing Date

4/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Description of Duties

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

This position is subject to close at any time

Under limited supervision, studies, diagnoses, and resolves unusual problems encountered in the maintenance and repair of County vehicles and equipment. Instructs and mentors mechanics in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and equipment. Employee functions in a senior journeyman level capacity. This position is required to participate in On-Call rotation and may be required to work after normal business hours according to applicable County policy i.e.: Call Out or Emergency-Disaster.

Essential Job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs and leads highly complex diagnoses and repair of mechanical defects on automobiles, heavy trucks, and mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance, overhaul, and repair services of automobiles, and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors; performs or assists with highly complex repairs.
• Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanic work, repairing, servicing and adjusting engine and automobile parts, e.g., hydraulic controls, air compressors, pumps and related equipment, fuel and exhaust systems, ignitions systems, electrical and brake components, transmissions, internal and external engine parts; changes oil, air filters, fuel filters, fan belts, radiator hoses, and sparkplugs; inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary parts; tunes and adjusts engines.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to mechanics on new or difficult and complex work and conduct road tests.
• Keep records of inspections, test results, work performed, track time, and parts used in fleet maintenance software.
• Read and interpret technical/service manuals, wiring/hydraulic diagrams, and service /recall bulletins.
• Performs emergency road service to vehicles and equipment outside of the maintenance shop.
• Remove and tear down components and assemblies such as engines, automatic transmissions, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, hydraulic systems, and power trains, then rebuild, adjust, reinstalls, aligns, and meshes components and assemblies.
• Repairs and welds automotive bodies; removes, repairs, and replaces component parts or assembles automotive systems
• Road tests the operation of vehicles and light trucks upon completion of repairs to ensure proper functioning and safe operating condition.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power driver tools and equipment, e.g., grinders, fender hammers, sanders, drill presses, lathes, diagnostic and welding equipment; may perform simply oxy-acetylene and electrical welding.
• Must provide all necessary tools up to ¾" drive.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position. This position is required to participate in On-Call rotation and may be required to work after normal business hours according to applicable County policy i.e.: Call Out or Emergency-Disaster.

Minimum Qualifications

Master Mechanic I (PG13)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
• Must possess Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1 and Ambulance Technician - Level I Certifications or have the ability to obtain within four (4) years of employment.

Master Mechanic II (PG14)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess and maintain the following licenses/certifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
• Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification or Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification

Master Mechanic III (PG15)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess and maintain the following licenses/certifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
• Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification
• Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification

Master Mechanic IV (PG16)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess and maintain the following licenses/certifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
• Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification
• Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification
• Fire Apparatus Technician - Master Level III Certification or Ambulance Technician - Master Level III Certification

Master Mechanic V (PG17)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess and maintain the following licenses/certifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements may be required)
• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level I Certification
• Ambulance Technician - Level I Certification
• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level II Certification
• Ambulance Technician - Level II Certification
• Fire Apparatus Technician - Master Level III Certification
• Ambulance Technician - Master Level III Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand, follow and direct written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read and write English; ability to read and understand service and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to lead a group of people in a maintenance shop environment.
• Expert knowledge of the assembly, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of heavy and special automotive gasoline and diesel driven equipment, e.g., automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment.
• Skill in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing routine to moderately complex mechanical problems of automotive motors and equipment.
• Skill in operating various automotive repair tools and diagnostic equipment, e.g., welding equipment, wheel balancing equipment, drill press, grinder, hydraulic press, battery charger, pressure cleaner.
• Ability to operate various automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors, e.g., service trucks, forklifts, backhoe, fire trucks, dump trucks, lawn maintenance equipment, golf carts, motorcycles.
• Ability to obtain appropriate certification for operating various automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment and other gasoline and diesel driven motors, e.g., service trucks, forklifts, backhoe, fire trucks, dump trucks, lawn maintenance equipment, golf carts, motorcycles.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (50 - 100 pounds).
• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time.
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass, and various chemicals.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demand: Heavy

• 100 pounds maximum lifting.
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of medium work.
• Physical agility is required in climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and crawling.

Employee Benefits

Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.

Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we're here to support you every step of the way.

Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83.5% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.

Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan

Coverage

Employee

Employee + 1

Family

Health-HRA Base

$0.00

$130.46

$202.93

HRA Buy-Up

$37.60

$174.33

$271.19

Dental Base

$0.00

$12.72

$23.42

Dental Buy-Up

$3.35

$19.24

$32.63

Vision

$3.42

$6.84

$9.15

Short-Term Disability

$0.00

N/A

N/A

Long-Term Disability

$0.00

N/A

N/A

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Wellness Program promotes a variety of activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement, up to $20.00 per month.

Basic Life Insurance Policy

At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.

Employee Health Center

The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Health Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Health Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.

Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Health Center on day one of employment. The Health Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.

Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals

Service Time

Accruals Per Month

1 month - 5 years

8 hours

5 years and 1 month - 10 years

10 hours

10 years and 1 month - 15 years

12 hours

15 years and 1 month - 20 years

13.34 hours

20 years and over

16.66 hours

Sick Leave Accruals

Classification

Accruals Per Month

Full time employees

8 hours

Part time employees

4 hours

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Thanksgiving - Day After
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Administrative Leave

40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.

Sick Leave Bank

Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical related event, with up to 240 hours per fiscal year. Enrollment required.

Vacation/Sick Leave Buy-Back Program

Eligible employees may sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave per fiscal year. (This program is subject to availability of funds and may be amended or terminated at any time without notice.)

Paid Bereavement Leave

Up to five (5) working days off.

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $1,600 per Fiscal Year, for degree seeking employees. Degree must be related to employee's current position.

Membership in the Florida Retirement System

The County is a Florida Retirement System Employer! For Fiscal Year 2025, County contribution for Regular Class members is 13.63%, subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution. Rates and Contributions are set by Florida Legislation.

A 457b Deferred Compensation Program

A 457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options. Employee sponsored.

Employee Recognition Program

We see your hard work, and we celebrate it! Through our Employee Appreciation Committee and the "Youve Been Caught Doing Good" program, we recognize outstanding performance or accomplishments with prizes including monetary rewards and merchandise.

01

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors and heavy auto equipment, machinery, and tools? (Experience must be demonstrated in the " Work Experience" section of the application)

03

Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you electing to claim Veterans Preference? (If electing to claim Veterans Preference, please make sure to complete the Veterans Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.)

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Please select which certifications you currently possess.

• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1
• Ambulance Technician - Level I
• None

08

Are you able to obtain the Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1 and Ambulance Technician - Level I within four years of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Osceola County

Address 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4200

Kissimmee, Florida, 34741

Phone 407-742-1200

Website http://www.osceola.org