Heavy Equipment Mechanic III

Career Opportunities: Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (23474)

Requisition ID 23474 - Posted 09/01/2026

Department: Central Services Office

Organizational Unit: Fleet Services

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$27.65 to $29.03 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Melbourne/Central Fleet Shop. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Performs highly skilled crafts and trades work in the maintenance and complex repair of heavy diesel and/or gasoline vehicles and equipment.

REQUIREMENTS: Eight (8) years of experience in heavy equipment mechanics, including three (3) years of diesel engine mechanics OR two (2) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic II OR four (4) years of experience with Brevard County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I. Successful completion of course work in heavy equipment mechanics or closely related field at a post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience). Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess the following ASE certifications: A7 or T7 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning T2 - Diesel Engines T4 - Brakes PLUS three (3) additional medium/heavy equipment ASE certifications. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

• The employee must be able to:

• LIFT: 50 lbs. or more

• CARRY: 50 lbs. or more

• PUSH: 50 lbs. or more

• PULL: 50 lbs. or more

• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

• STAND: 5 - 8 hours

• WALK: 1 - 3 hours

• SIT: 1 - 3 hours

• DRIVE: 1 - 3 hours

• The employee must repetitively perform:

• Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)

• The employee must be able to:

• Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop

• The employee must have:

• Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Use of both eyes

• Other necessary physical activities/traits

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions that will apply to the employee:

• At heights above/below ground level; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others

• Other working conditions:

• N/A

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