Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
Graduate from high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by appropriate technical courses, preferably including training by vehicle manufacturers or an accredited vocational-technical institution, and have three years of experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Obtain a Class B commercial driver's license with passenger transport endorsement within one month of employment.
Know methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the automotive mechanic trade.
Know automotive electrical systems, occupational hazards and accident prevention methods in the assigned area, principles of operation and repair of gasoline- and diesel-fueled internal combustion engines, and automotive on-board computer systems.
Be skilled in using tools, machines, and testing instruments.
Be able to work effectively with internal and external customers, read and understand technical manuals, use personal computers, perform diagnostic evaluations on automotive and other transit equipment, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Possess physical strength and agility to perform essential functions safely, including bending, kneeling, crawling, pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds, and climbing or working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and stairs.
Supply and maintain personal tools as specified.
Be able to work in and around heavy traffic, prolonged high noise levels, hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals including fiberglass materials and resins, extreme heat, and confined areas, as applicable.
Responsibilities
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on automobiles, light trucks, buses, and transit equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations, statutory requirements, and departmental policies and procedures.
Repair diesel and gasoline-powered engines, diesel air intake and fuel systems, bus transmission electronic control systems, transmissions, wheelchair lift mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, hydraulic cylinders, wheelchair restraint systems, pneumatic system motors, switches, valves and interlock system components.
Repair internal and external vehicle and bus lighting systems, vehicle safety equipment, brake systems, automotive-type electrical systems, engine starting and charging systems, engine cooling systems and components, hydraulic systems, steering and suspension systems, tires, and propeller shafts, yokes, and universal joints; perform brake testing and diagnostics and minor body work.
Perform on-board computer diagnostics and diagnose irregular tire wear patterns to determine causes; repair tires, mount new tires, and rotate tire positions to maximize tire service life.
Maintain fare collection equipment.
Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.
Prepare detailed records and reports in a timely manner.
Perform emergency road service to equipment, clean petroleum or coolant discharge from roadways, and complete required documentation.
Advise or assist co-workers with more complex repair work as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Automotive Service Excellence certification in bus or heavy truck repair and maintenance is highly desired.
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Department:
GG_Transportation: Regional Transit System (RTS) Maintenance
Salary Range Minimum:
$20.91
Salary Range Maximum:
$29.27
Closing Date:
11/06/2026
Job Details:
Skilled mechanical work repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of leadworker responsibility and from lower classes by its technical nature and emphasis on repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Skilled mechanical work repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of leadworker responsibility and from lower classes by its technical nature and emphasis on repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on automobiles, light trucks, busses and transit equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations statutory requirements and departmental policy and procedures.
Repairs diesel and gasoline powered engines.
Repairs diesel air intake and fuel systems.
Diagnoses and repairs bus transmission electronic control systems, removes and replaces transmissions.
Performs functional inspection and repairs wheelchair restraint systems.
Repairs or replaces pneumatic system motors, switches valves and interlock system components.
Performs repairs to internal and eternal vehicle and bus lighting systems.
Performs repairs to vehicle safety equipment, horn, windshield wipers, mirrors and lights.
Performs brake system performance tests and diagnostics, relines brakes, and replaces valves, switches, hardware, slack adjusters and other foundation brake parts and components.
Diagnoses and repairs automotive-type electrical systems.
Diagnoses and repairs engine starting and charging systems.
Performs on-board computer diagnostics.
Repairs engine cooling system and components. Removes and repairs or replaces radiators, cooling fan, hydraulic fan drive system components, thermostats, water pumps, belts, hoses and other related cooling system components.
Repairs hydraulic systems on automobiles, light trucks, buses, and transit equipment.
Diagnoses and repairs defects in steering and suspension systems.
Diagnoses irregular tire wear patterns and determines cause, repairs tires, including mounting new tires and the rotation of tire positions to maximize the service life of tires.
Performs minor body work replaces bumpers, panels, doors and hinges.
Repairs/replaces propeller shaft, yolks and universal joints.
Maintains fare collection equipment.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Prepares detailed records and reports in a timely manner.
Performs emergency road service to equipment, cleans up petroleum or coolant discharge on the roadway and completes required documentation.
May advise or assist co-workers in more complex repair work.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by appropriate technical courses, preferably including training by vehicle manufacturers’ or accredited vocational-technical institution, and three (3) years experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
CDL class “B” license, with passenger transport endorsement, required within one month of date of employment.
Certifications
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification in bus or heavy truck repair and maintenance highly desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of automotive mechanic trade.
Knowledge of automotive electrical systems.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and accident prevention methods in assigned area of responsibility.
Knowledge of principles of operation and repair, of gasoline and diesel fueled internal combustion engines..
Knowledge of automotive electrical systems.
Knowledge of automotive on-board computer systems.
Skill in the use of tools, machines, and testing instruments.
Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
Ability to use personal computers.
Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations on automotive and other transit equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work requires physical strength and agility to safely perform all essential functions.
Work requires bending, kneeling, crawling, and pushing/pulling up to a maximum of 100 lbs.
Work requires climbing/working at heights with the use of ladders, scaffolding and stairs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must supply and maintain own tools as specified.
Work may require performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.
Work may require exposure to prolonged high noise levels.
Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals, including fiberglass materials and resins.
Work may require performance of tasks in extreme heat and confined areas.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [email protected] or by calling 352-334-5077.