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Job Description
Salary Range
$21.75-$27.74
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
11-30-2025
Job Summary
If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062.
Starting Salary:
Heavy Equipment Technician I: $20.29 - 31.44 per hour, depending on qualifications.
Heavy Equipment Technician II: $21.75 - 33.72 per hour, depending on qualifications.
PLUS $.30 per hour for each ASE certificate (up to six).
PLUS $.30 per hour tool allowance.
PLUS $.90 per hour when working the second shift (1:00 PM to 9:30 PM ).
Performs skilled mechanical work analyzing and diagnosing problems; inspecting, replacing and/or repairing defective parts, and performing preventative maintenance on City automobiles, tractors, mowers, trucks, street sweepers, fire trucks and equipment, police cars and/or motorcycles and small engines. This position assigns, oversees work and trains lower lever mechanics as needed. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completeness.
FIRST SHIFT: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
SECOND SHIFT: 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Minimum Qualifications:
Heavy Equipment Technician I : High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and two (2) years experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic, or accreditation from a vocational institute; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess two (2) ASE T-series certifications, or one (1) ASE T-series certification and one (1) EVT certification in related field within 6 months of employment. May be required to obtain valid Florida Class B CDL with Air Brakes at the discretion of the department.
Heavy Equipment Technician II : High School diploma or equivalent required and four years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic required . Must possess least two (2) ASE T-series certifications and two (2) EVT certifications in a related field, or any combination of four (4) ASE T-series and/or EVT certifications in a related field. May be required to obtain valid Florida Class B CDL with Air Brakes at the discretion of the department.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Orlando
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