Mechanic Fabricator - Fleet Services Solid Waste Shop

Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Clearwater, FLJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2026-00031Department: General Support ServicesOpening Date: 11/05/2025 THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Position Description ENTRY SALARY: $ 51,106.83 + Odor Pay + ASE & EVT Certification Pay + $1,000 Tool Allowance Each Fiscal Year!POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLEDUnder general supervision, the Mechanic Fabricator designs, fabricates, refurbishes, and improves existing equipment used in the manufacturing and maintenance functions within the City. Maintains equipment to technical and safety standards and regulations.Current recruitment is for our Fleet Services Solid Waste Shop. Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Applies extensive welding techniques to fabricate, repair, and maintain a wide range of equipment and tools used in the manufacturing and maintenance work within the City; uses various metal working equipment, measuring tools, and design techniques to accomplish goals.Conceptualizes projects from determined job specifications and forms drawings as needed; interprets blueprints, plans, and fabrication specifications to complete projects.Performs preventative maintenance and scheduled care on light, heavy, or specialized equipment; keeps accurate performance and maintenance records for identified equipment and tools. Creates, fabricates, welds, and produces machines, parts, and structures from raw materials to fulfill needs of the City; plans procedures, determines appropriate welding equipment and methods, and identifies needed components and specifications.Operates angle grinders, lathes, mills, drill presses, and other fabricating equipment; applies all safety regulations and compliance standards.Analyzes problems and issues with vehicles, engines, and fleet equipment; performs routine maintenance on all City vehicles, replaces parts, and integrates new technology; repairs, overhauls, and installs brakes, hydraulic controls, gear boxes, and other mechanical systems; fabricates lifting components, towing components, hydraulics, shields, and enclosures.Repairs machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps; tests and inspects welded surfaces and structures to identify flaws or weaknesses; applies various forms of welding and knowledge to fabricate, refurbish, and repair.Trains and educates other staff in various welding, fabrication, and operation of equipment; communicates and ensures compliance with safety regulations and standards; monitors work to ensure all protocols and policies are being followed. Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsA valid State driver's license is required. Obtain and maintain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire date. This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides: Fabricating equipment and other equipment as assigned. Education and Experience: High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate AND three (3) years of experience in the servicing, maintenance, and repair of varied automotive or industrial equipment, including one (1) year in the repair and/or maintenance of heavy-duty equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.NOTE: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status). Supplemental InformationKnowledge of - Art of welding steel, aluminum, and brass metalsMathematics and computationsFabricating, designing, refurbishing, and maintaining equipmentVarious trades and industries; welding and fabricatingSafety and hazard precautions Power tools, hydraulics, and heavy equipmentDepartment policies and protocolsEquipment maintenance practices and methodsSkill in - Fabricating, welding, inspecting, and maintaining equipment, vehicles, and toolsPerforming various forms of welding and fabricationReading blueprints and interpreting manualsPerforming heavy mechanical diagnostics and troubleshootingTraining and teaching others welding and fabricating techniques Engaging and responding to customers and the publicUnderstanding and complying with oral and written instructionsUsing tact and independent judgment within established guidelinesFULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awardsPART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awardsSEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.01 What is your highest level of education? Masters Degree or higher Bachelors Degree Associates Degree High School Diploma or GED Certificate Completion of 10th grade Less than 10th grade education 02 What level of Driver's License do you currently possess? CDL A CDL B Regular (E) ID Only Out of State None of the above 03 How many years of experience do you have in experience in the servicing, maintenance, and repair of varied automotive or industrial equipment? No experience 1-2 years of experience 2-3 years of experience 3-4 years of experience 4-5 years experience 5-6 years experience 6 or more years 04 How many years of experience do you have in the repair and/or maintenance of heavy-duty equipment? No experience 6 months - 1 year experience 1-2 years experience 2-3 years experience 3-4 years experience 4 or more years experience 05 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes No 06 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?" Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02