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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
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THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN POSTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Benefits of Broward County Employment HHigh Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually) Paid Parental Leave
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Transit Mechanic (Bus Maintenance).
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Must possess a valid Driver's License and be able to work varying shifts (days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays) at multiple work locations.**
General Description:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey-level diesel mechanic and related mass transit vehicle maintenance/repair work.
Junior Transit Mechanic wage increases are determined by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Starting hourly pay and increases are as follows.
1st Year: $22.86
2nd Year: $23.50
3rd Year: $24.16
4th Year: $24.85
Thereafter Step: $34.57
Minimum Experience Requirements: Possession of a Valid Driver's License Requires a minimum of one (1) year automotive experience or heavy-duty equipment maintenance experience, or enrollment in an accredited vocational training program in a field of study closely related to the area of assignment.Other Requirements:Ability to work varying shifts in a 24/7 operation as assigned (days, afternoons, weekends and holidays). Ability to report to multiple work locations as needed.Special Certifications and Licenses Required:Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement within 90 days of employment.
Preferences
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- 608 HVAC Certification
- Certification or Graduation from an approved vocational training program in maintenance or a closely related field.
- One (1) year of transportation experience
- Two (2+) years of automotive vehicle maintenance experience
Supplemental Information
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Upon selection, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening (criminal background check, medical exam, drug screen, education and employment verification, and any other Broward County Transportation Department requirements).
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SCOPE OF WORK
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The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Performs a variety of bus maintenance including:
- Changes engine and differential oils, transmission fluids, and associated filters.
- Fills bus windshield washer fluid tanks.
- Replaces transit bus wiper blades.
- Fills/services transit bus power steering and hydraulic oil tank reservoirs.
- Replaces leaking bus wheel hubs.
- Inspects/Removes bus wheels.
- Performs test drives of buses.
Performs other related mechanical work as required.
Also, may be required to perform a variety of Coach Service Attendant (CSA) duties including:
- Inspects/documents buses for broken glass, burned out lights, accident damage, etc. and reports damages to proper authorities.
- Performs odometer readings.
- Checks engine oil, transmission oil and other fluids.
- Refuels buses.
- Performs detailed cleaning of bus interiors and exteriors including sweeping and mopping floors; cleaning windows and seats; collecting and disposing of trash; washing exterior of buses including wheels and rims.
- Drives bus through automatic wash, parks bus in a designated parking area. Washes engines and electrical compartments.
- Assists in the maintenance of transit buildings and grounds. Cleans shop bays and garage areas.
- Detailed cleaning of bus ADA Ramps, ADA appurtenances and securement systems.
- Detailed cleaning of HVAC vents and bus undercarriages.
- Inspection of bus for FTA, FDOT and Safety Compliance.
- Performs other related CSA work as required.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing, and raising objects and also involves exerting between 25 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, traffic and moving machinery County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or emailProfstandards@broward.orgto make an accommodation request. County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note:During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
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Broward County, Florida
$47,548.80 - $71,905.60 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Sep 23, 2026