<p>IMPORTANT: Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete ALL employment, education, licenses/certifications, and skills fields within the online application. The application is the primary record for determining your employment eligibility. You may attach a resume and cover letter to provide information in a different format, but your resume should never include information not already in the application fields. Do not use SEE RESUME in any of the application fields.  </p> <ul> <li>Pre-interview assessment/tests pertinent to the required job skills may be required. </li></ul> <p>THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CAPE CORAL EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO APPLY.</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.</p> <p> </p> <p>Perks and Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family </li><li>City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services </li><li>5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation) </li><li>11 paid holidays </li><li>Pension plan  </li><li>City-paid life and long-term disability insurance </li><li>Optional Vision and Dental Plans </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Gym membership reimbursement </li><li>And much more! </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma/GED. </li><li>Three (3) years of automotive mechanic experience in gas, diesel, and heavy equipment service and repair. </li><li>Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida CDL A driver's license within six (6) months of hire or promotion. </li></ul> <p> Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Performs repairs and services on various automotive, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment as assigned, i.e., engines, transmissions, mufflers, water hoses, starters, brakes, tires, points, plugs, and radiators. </li><li>Performs detailed preventive maintenance according to assigned schedules, i.e., changing oil, tires, transmission fluid, and tune-ups. </li><li>Overhauls and services assemblies and accessories such as rear axles, hydraulic systems, universal joints, and drive shafts. </li><li>Tests vehicles and equipment to ascertain repair effectiveness. </li><li>Responds to road emergencies and performs any necessary repairs in the field. </li><li>Performs various record maintenance duties, i.e., work descriptions, parts, and supplies per work order.  Logs work and materials in the fleet computer system. </li><li>Inspects, adjusts and replaces valves, hoses, pistons, bearings, cooling, fuel, ignition, and exhaust systems. </li><li>Performs other related duties as required. </li></ul> <p> </p> <p>Please review the full job description by clicking on the link below.  To apply for the position, close the job description window and then click on the "Apply" button to complete your application.</p> <p>Fleet Mechanic Job Description</p> <p> </p> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree workplace</p> <p> </p>