November 14, 2025
City of Sarasota
1565 1st Street, Annex 3rd Floor
Barry Ames
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Full-Time
Yes
Days
$25.1670 - $32.0879 Hourly / $52,347.36 - $66,742.83 Annually
Full Benefit package including FRS Pension
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Overview
To repair and maintain City vehicles specialized apparatus, and related systems and other repairs or maintenance as assigned.
Essential Functions
Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in automobiles, specialized solid waste vehicles, aerial devices, hydraulic systems, pumps, and other specialized support equipment.
Installs specialized equipment.
Performs emergency repairs out of the shop.
Diagnoses defects through testing and operation, in various light and heavy vehicular equipment, various types of special equipment, heavy diesel engines, gasoline engines, chassis, vehicular bodies, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
Determines methods, and parts needed to effectuate repairs.
Performs and completes repairs.
Assigns, orally or through written work orders, repair assignments to subordinates, as necessary.
Supervises and inspects repairs performed by subordinate mechanics.
May standby for and answer emergency calls to repair equipment on an "on call, 24 hour per day" basis.
Performs strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including high heat conditions.
The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED,
Or vocational/technical school with courses in diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, heavy equipment repair, mechanics, and shop practices.
Three (3) years experience as a journeyman-level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic,
Training and experience may be used in lieu of educational requirement.
Ability to possess and maintain a valid Class "B" or higher State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment is required.
Possess and maintain at least four of the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications, one must be in Brakes.