LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRE DEPARTMENT TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING PERIOD April 25, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous EXAM NUMBER 37472H THIS REPOSTING IS TO REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE AND ADDED ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI). No out-of-class experience will be accepted. DEFINITION: Makes field and shop repairs to fire fighting apparatus and equipment. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic and are characterized by the performance of journey level repair work to fire fighting apparatus and related equipment. The positions are distinguished from Power Equipment Mechanics by the specialized nature of the equipment worked on and public service duties performed. Incumbents of this class possess and exercise thorough knowledge of equipment, tools and materials used in the diagnosis, overhaul, repair and adjustment of components and systems of fire apparatus and related equipment. Essential Job Functions Drives two or more axle vehicles (automatic and non-synchro manual transmission) with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lbs. or more by safely maneuvering vehicles (e.g., through remote areas, unpaved, off road) in different weather conditions; following traffic laws; utilizing road/electronic maps/GPS in order to make emergency repairs, deliver vehicles, and road test vehicles. Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and brake systems, and hydraulic problems on gasoline and diesel apparatus by using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, flow-charts, schematics, multi-meter) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts). Repairs gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, rear axle, rotary and centrifugal pumps, and transfer case by removing and replacing defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc. using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools, pneumatic tools and equipment (e.g., micrometers, pullers, wrenches) in order to return the vehicle back into service. Performs maintenance on a variety of fire equipment (e.g., air and hydraulic brakes, power steering, suspensions, electrical systems, and powertrain) by replacing worn parts, changing fluids, etc., using a variety of tools and equipment (e.g., wrenches, pliers) in order to adhere to a pre-established maintenance schedule. Performs general welding and fabrication by gathering and utilizing appropriate materials (e.g., welding machine, electrodes, metal to be welded), and putting on safety gear (e.g., welding helmet, gloves, welding goggles) in order to make repairs or pre-approved modifications to equipment. Completes forms, work orders, and makes logbook entries (e.g., brief written reports, inspection checklists, maintenance logs) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to complete the necessary paperwork for state and federally mandated inspections, and to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : Completion of a recognized apprentice training program* of at least four (4) years' duration in the repair of gas and diesel automotive and power equipment*** - and - One (1) years' experience at the journey level** - OR - Six (6) years' experience in the repair and maintenance of gas and diesel automotive and power equipment***, two (2) years of which must have been at the journey level.** REQUIRED LICENSE: A valid California Class B or higher Driver's License is required to perform job-related duties. LICENSE INFORMATION : Applicants for this position must provide a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment. Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. If the applicant does not have a driving record from the State of California, the applicant may be required to provide his/her driving record from any other state/jurisdiction. WITHHOLD INFORMATION : Applicants with an out-of-state driver Class B or higher driver’s license may compete in the examination process, however, the names of such employees will be withheld from the eligible register until a California Class B or higher driver’s license is obtained. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: VISION: Normal color perception. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Employees who are assigned to drive an apparatus equipped with air brakes, hazardous materials, and tank will be required to obtain a license with the proper endorsements within six (6) months of his/her assignment. *Apprenticeship training programs must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. *You must upload the required documents during application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may fax them to (323) 264-7159 within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. **To qualify, applicants must have been at full performance level and assigned the full-range and diversity of mechanical work. ***Automotive, power equipment, gas and diesel including all heavy on-road equipment such as trucks of at least 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, trucks of at least 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or trailers over 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. According to the County MOU Article 19 : Employees must furnish their own hand tools. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts: Part I : a multiple choice job knowledge test and multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 80%, assessing: • Professional/Technical Knowledge in: o Equipment/Tools o Automotive & Heavy Equipment o Electrical Theory o Reading Comprehension o Achievement o Mechanical Comprehension o Responsibility o Safety Orientation o Teamwork o Thoroughness Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I in order to proceed with Part II. Part II : a structured interview, weighted 20%, assessing: • Professional/Technical Knowledge in: o Equipment/Tools o Automotive & Heavy Equipment o Oral Communication o Organizational Skills Candidates must achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19, THE WRITTEN TEST IS STANDARDIZED AND COPYRIGHTED, AND THEREFORE, NOT SUBJECT TO REVIEW . NOTE : All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , AOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is also important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Results letters will be sent via email. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. TRANSFER OF SCORES : Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months . Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a criminal background check, including a fingerprint scan, followed by a medical examination. A candidate with a conviction history which has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of the (insert position title) position may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04. In addition, candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and be able to perform all of the essential functions of the Fire Equipment Mechanic classification. A candidate who does not successfully complete a medical examination or is unable to perform all of the essential functions of the Fire Equipment Mechanic classification may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Any Shift- Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill Fire Equipment Mechanic, vacancies within the Los Angeles County Fire Department, as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your online application by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button, when it becomes available, at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. If you are unable to access the website, you may enter the following link to access your profile: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . NOTE: We must receive all required documents, if any, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Please check your application to ensure that the documents are uploaded by logging on to County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax the documents to (323) 264-7159 at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements and you have completely filled out your application. Please fill out your application and the supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, total number of hours worked (full or part-time), and description of work performed. Provide any relevant job experience and training in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) : The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. IMPORTANT NOTE : Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING : SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the Internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspot from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Please note that service hours and capacity may be limited at some public libraries. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password may erase the original candidate's application record. TESTING ACCOMODATION: If you need accommodation to take the assessment, let us know by contacting the ADA/ Testing Coordinator at Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov . The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. ADA Coordinator : (213) 466-5500 Teletype Phone: (800)735-2922 California Relay Services Phone : (800)-735-2922 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone : (213) 466-5500 Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov Department Contact FAX : (323) 264-7159 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
May 05, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information FIRE DEPARTMENT TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING PERIOD April 25, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous EXAM NUMBER 37472H THIS REPOSTING IS TO REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE AND ADDED ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI). No out-of-class experience will be accepted. DEFINITION: Makes field and shop repairs to fire fighting apparatus and equipment. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to a Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic and are characterized by the performance of journey level repair work to fire fighting apparatus and related equipment. The positions are distinguished from Power Equipment Mechanics by the specialized nature of the equipment worked on and public service duties performed. Incumbents of this class possess and exercise thorough knowledge of equipment, tools and materials used in the diagnosis, overhaul, repair and adjustment of components and systems of fire apparatus and related equipment. Essential Job Functions Drives two or more axle vehicles (automatic and non-synchro manual transmission) with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lbs. or more by safely maneuvering vehicles (e.g., through remote areas, unpaved, off road) in different weather conditions; following traffic laws; utilizing road/electronic maps/GPS in order to make emergency repairs, deliver vehicles, and road test vehicles. Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and brake systems, and hydraulic problems on gasoline and diesel apparatus by using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, flow-charts, schematics, multi-meter) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts). Repairs gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, rear axle, rotary and centrifugal pumps, and transfer case by removing and replacing defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc. using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools, pneumatic tools and equipment (e.g., micrometers, pullers, wrenches) in order to return the vehicle back into service. Performs maintenance on a variety of fire equipment (e.g., air and hydraulic brakes, power steering, suspensions, electrical systems, and powertrain) by replacing worn parts, changing fluids, etc., using a variety of tools and equipment (e.g., wrenches, pliers) in order to adhere to a pre-established maintenance schedule. Performs general welding and fabrication by gathering and utilizing appropriate materials (e.g., welding machine, electrodes, metal to be welded), and putting on safety gear (e.g., welding helmet, gloves, welding goggles) in order to make repairs or pre-approved modifications to equipment. Completes forms, work orders, and makes logbook entries (e.g., brief written reports, inspection checklists, maintenance logs) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to complete the necessary paperwork for state and federally mandated inspections, and to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : Completion of a recognized apprentice training program* of at least four (4) years' duration in the repair of gas and diesel automotive and power equipment*** - and - One (1) years' experience at the journey level** - OR - Six (6) years' experience in the repair and maintenance of gas and diesel automotive and power equipment***, two (2) years of which must have been at the journey level.** REQUIRED LICENSE: A valid California Class B or higher Driver's License is required to perform job-related duties. LICENSE INFORMATION : Applicants for this position must provide a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment. Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. If the applicant does not have a driving record from the State of California, the applicant may be required to provide his/her driving record from any other state/jurisdiction. WITHHOLD INFORMATION : Applicants with an out-of-state driver Class B or higher driver’s license may compete in the examination process, however, the names of such employees will be withheld from the eligible register until a California Class B or higher driver’s license is obtained. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: VISION: Normal color perception. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Employees who are assigned to drive an apparatus equipped with air brakes, hazardous materials, and tank will be required to obtain a license with the proper endorsements within six (6) months of his/her assignment. *Apprenticeship training programs must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. *You must upload the required documents during application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may fax them to (323) 264-7159 within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. **To qualify, applicants must have been at full performance level and assigned the full-range and diversity of mechanical work. ***Automotive, power equipment, gas and diesel including all heavy on-road equipment such as trucks of at least 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, trucks of at least 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or trailers over 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. According to the County MOU Article 19 : Employees must furnish their own hand tools. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts: Part I : a multiple choice job knowledge test and multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 80%, assessing: • Professional/Technical Knowledge in: o Equipment/Tools o Automotive & Heavy Equipment o Electrical Theory o Reading Comprehension o Achievement o Mechanical Comprehension o Responsibility o Safety Orientation o Teamwork o Thoroughness Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I in order to proceed with Part II. Part II : a structured interview, weighted 20%, assessing: • Professional/Technical Knowledge in: o Equipment/Tools o Automotive & Heavy Equipment o Oral Communication o Organizational Skills Candidates must achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19, THE WRITTEN TEST IS STANDARDIZED AND COPYRIGHTED, AND THEREFORE, NOT SUBJECT TO REVIEW . NOTE : All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , AOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is also important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Results letters will be sent via email. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. TRANSFER OF SCORES : Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months . Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a criminal background check, including a fingerprint scan, followed by a medical examination. A candidate with a conviction history which has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of the (insert position title) position may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04. In addition, candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and be able to perform all of the essential functions of the Fire Equipment Mechanic classification. A candidate who does not successfully complete a medical examination or is unable to perform all of the essential functions of the Fire Equipment Mechanic classification may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Any Shift- Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill Fire Equipment Mechanic, vacancies within the Los Angeles County Fire Department, as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your online application by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button, when it becomes available, at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. If you are unable to access the website, you may enter the following link to access your profile: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . NOTE: We must receive all required documents, if any, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Please check your application to ensure that the documents are uploaded by logging on to County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax the documents to (323) 264-7159 at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements and you have completely filled out your application. Please fill out your application and the supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, total number of hours worked (full or part-time), and description of work performed. Provide any relevant job experience and training in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) : The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. IMPORTANT NOTE : Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING : SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the Internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspot from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Please note that service hours and capacity may be limited at some public libraries. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password may erase the original candidate's application record. TESTING ACCOMODATION: If you need accommodation to take the assessment, let us know by contacting the ADA/ Testing Coordinator at Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov . The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. ADA Coordinator : (213) 466-5500 Teletype Phone: (800)735-2922 California Relay Services Phone : (800)-735-2922 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone : (213) 466-5500 Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov Department Contact FAX : (323) 264-7159 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Irvine Ranch Water District, CA
Irvine, California, United States
General Description We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Senior Maintenance Mechanic! The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. The Position Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for a Senior Maintenance Mechanic. The successful candidate will install, maintain and overhaul all District equipment related to domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems, sewage collection systems and wastewater treatment, and dewatering/solids handling. The ideal candidate is someone with Millwright mechanic skills, is self-motivated, a self-starter, who provides excellent customer service; focused on safety and maintaining professionalism; is detail oriented, dependable and flexible while using critical thinking skills to problem solve. Good pipefitting and production facilities experience is desired. Distinguishing Characteristics Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of the duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties within the series including performing full range of maintenance, welding, fabrication, mechanical installations, operational duties, condition-based monitoring, mentoring, and leading lower level staff. Summary of Duties Perform the more complex journey level repairs, troubleshooting, and modifications of all water/wastewater/reclamation machinery and related appurtenances while providing training to sub-journey level personnel. Prepare reports, summarizing the District's mechanical maintenance functions including labor, work performed, and materials used. Provide feedback on work performed. Perform Predictive Maintenance/Machinery Condition Monitoring using computer-based machinery analyzer and exercise predictive diagnostic skills. Fabricate from raw and exotic stock utilizing machining and welding skills. Plan, implement and monitor non-routine mechanical related projects and tasks within the area of assigned responsibility. Assist in the implementation of assigned mechanical work tasks within the area of assigned responsibility. Install, dismantle, overhaul, and repair water/wastewater/reclamation machinery and equipment, including pumps, valves, engines, compressors, gear drive units, piping, conveyors, and related dewatering/solids handling/process equipment. Identify source(s) of existing or potential mechanical problems with systems, techniques, parts and equipment and work efficiently to correct, troubleshoot and diagnose various equipment malfunctions. Perform maintenance and repair operations using machinist skills required in Mechanical Services functions. Has thorough knowledge of machine shop and construction practices. Perform maintenance and repair operations using welding skills required in Mechanical Services functions. Possess knowledge and experience to properly and safely maintain District chemical, chlorination, and/or associated disinfection systems. Read and interpret blueprints, installation manuals, and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to make rough drawings. Submit purchase requests for materials and tools. Monitor spare parts and daily expendables inventory. Assist in ensuring inventory is maintained at an acceptable level via purchase orders. Check shipments to ensure they are complete and correct, then administrate correct storage. Suggest changes in work plans, implement specific tasks and projects that are not normal operating procedures, and provide work-in-progress reports. Maintain records relating to equipment breakdowns and repair. Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System for work orders and Oracle network system for purchasing. Assist in presenting department safety meetings. Responds to emergency situations during off-hours and required. Participates in standby duties at the sole discretion of the District. Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training. Qualifications Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. An accredited College Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical/Millwright/Welding or related Maintenance occupation is highly desirable. Associate's Degree is highly desirable. Experience: Four (4) years of journey-level experience in a job requiring the application of mechanical skills in a water/wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system or similar environment is required. Ability to operate all hand and power tools. License / Certifications: Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License required. May require Class 'A' California Driver's License, HAZMAT 1st Responder Certification, and/or Crane certification depending upon assignment. Grade II Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association desired. Grade III Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association highly desired. Completion of a formal Apprenticeship Program and/or Collections System Maintenance and Water Distribution Certifications are highly desired. Additional Information RWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management and vendors. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside suppliers and customers. Ability to advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. Mathematical Ability Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including college level algebra and geometry. Must be able to perform dimension analysis, speed ratio computations, linear thermal expansion coefficiencies, BHP (Brake Horse Power) calculations, basic water math/hydraulic calculations and be familiar with the pump laws of affinity. Technology Ability Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to use functional reasoning in performing influence functions such as supervising, managing, leading, teaching, and directing. Physical Requirements Will lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis. Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment. Must be clean shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of self-contained breathing apparatus. Ability to exert moderately heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery with some requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as power hand and shop tools, mechanic's hand tools, shovel, motor vehicles, compressors, hoists, ladders, drafting tools, etc. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under sometimes uncomfortable conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents, wildlife, disease, or equipment, traffic, or machinery. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
May 03, 2024
Full Time
General Description We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Senior Maintenance Mechanic! The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. The Position Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for a Senior Maintenance Mechanic. The successful candidate will install, maintain and overhaul all District equipment related to domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems, sewage collection systems and wastewater treatment, and dewatering/solids handling. The ideal candidate is someone with Millwright mechanic skills, is self-motivated, a self-starter, who provides excellent customer service; focused on safety and maintaining professionalism; is detail oriented, dependable and flexible while using critical thinking skills to problem solve. Good pipefitting and production facilities experience is desired. Distinguishing Characteristics Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of the duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties within the series including performing full range of maintenance, welding, fabrication, mechanical installations, operational duties, condition-based monitoring, mentoring, and leading lower level staff. Summary of Duties Perform the more complex journey level repairs, troubleshooting, and modifications of all water/wastewater/reclamation machinery and related appurtenances while providing training to sub-journey level personnel. Prepare reports, summarizing the District's mechanical maintenance functions including labor, work performed, and materials used. Provide feedback on work performed. Perform Predictive Maintenance/Machinery Condition Monitoring using computer-based machinery analyzer and exercise predictive diagnostic skills. Fabricate from raw and exotic stock utilizing machining and welding skills. Plan, implement and monitor non-routine mechanical related projects and tasks within the area of assigned responsibility. Assist in the implementation of assigned mechanical work tasks within the area of assigned responsibility. Install, dismantle, overhaul, and repair water/wastewater/reclamation machinery and equipment, including pumps, valves, engines, compressors, gear drive units, piping, conveyors, and related dewatering/solids handling/process equipment. Identify source(s) of existing or potential mechanical problems with systems, techniques, parts and equipment and work efficiently to correct, troubleshoot and diagnose various equipment malfunctions. Perform maintenance and repair operations using machinist skills required in Mechanical Services functions. Has thorough knowledge of machine shop and construction practices. Perform maintenance and repair operations using welding skills required in Mechanical Services functions. Possess knowledge and experience to properly and safely maintain District chemical, chlorination, and/or associated disinfection systems. Read and interpret blueprints, installation manuals, and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to make rough drawings. Submit purchase requests for materials and tools. Monitor spare parts and daily expendables inventory. Assist in ensuring inventory is maintained at an acceptable level via purchase orders. Check shipments to ensure they are complete and correct, then administrate correct storage. Suggest changes in work plans, implement specific tasks and projects that are not normal operating procedures, and provide work-in-progress reports. Maintain records relating to equipment breakdowns and repair. Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System for work orders and Oracle network system for purchasing. Assist in presenting department safety meetings. Responds to emergency situations during off-hours and required. Participates in standby duties at the sole discretion of the District. Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training. Qualifications Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. An accredited College Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical/Millwright/Welding or related Maintenance occupation is highly desirable. Associate's Degree is highly desirable. Experience: Four (4) years of journey-level experience in a job requiring the application of mechanical skills in a water/wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system or similar environment is required. Ability to operate all hand and power tools. License / Certifications: Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License required. May require Class 'A' California Driver's License, HAZMAT 1st Responder Certification, and/or Crane certification depending upon assignment. Grade II Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association desired. Grade III Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association highly desired. Completion of a formal Apprenticeship Program and/or Collections System Maintenance and Water Distribution Certifications are highly desired. Additional Information RWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management and vendors. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside suppliers and customers. Ability to advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. Mathematical Ability Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including college level algebra and geometry. Must be able to perform dimension analysis, speed ratio computations, linear thermal expansion coefficiencies, BHP (Brake Horse Power) calculations, basic water math/hydraulic calculations and be familiar with the pump laws of affinity. Technology Ability Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to use functional reasoning in performing influence functions such as supervising, managing, leading, teaching, and directing. Physical Requirements Will lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis. Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment. Must be clean shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of self-contained breathing apparatus. Ability to exert moderately heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery with some requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as power hand and shop tools, mechanic's hand tools, shovel, motor vehicles, compressors, hoists, ladders, drafting tools, etc. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under sometimes uncomfortable conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents, wildlife, disease, or equipment, traffic, or machinery. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
Irvine Ranch Water District, CA
Irvine, California, United States
General Description We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for a Temporary Maintenance Mechanic position in Mechanical Services. The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. The Position The incumbent at this position will under general supervision, install, maintain/service and assist in the overhauls of all District stationary rotating equipment related to domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems, sewage collections systems, wastewater/water treatment plants and dewatering/solids handling. Perform predictive (condition based monitoring) and preventive maintenance routes in a computerized environment. Summary of Duties Install, dismantle, overhaul, and repair waterworks machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, engines, compressors, gear drive units, piping, valves, and related equipment. Perform repairs and modifications while providing training to apprentice level personnel. Prepare reports, summarizing the District's mechanical maintenance functions including labor, work performed, and materials used. Provide feedback on work performed. Perform Mechanical Predictive Maintenance/ Machinery Condition Monitoring routes. Utilize computer-based machinery analyzers as directed by senior level personnel for efficiency testing, tribology, thermography, and tri-axial vibration analysis. Possess knowledge and experience to properly and safely maintain District chemical, chlorination, and disinfection systems. Identify source(s) of existing or potential mechanical problems with systems, techniques, parts and equipment and work efficiently to correct, troubleshoot and diagnose various equipment malfunctions. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, installation manuals, and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to make rough drawings. Perform basic maintenance and repair operations using welding/machining skills required in Mechanical Services functions. Respond to emergency situations during off-hours as required. Troubleshoot the cause of malfunctions using visual inspection, precision measuring and test instruments. Perform beginning horizontal welding and machining. Adept in basic fabrication and silver soldering, and braising. Basic use of oxy-acetylene, and arc welders on ferrous and nonferrous metals; makes cuts using a band saw; and performs simple parts fabrication. Perform routine mechanical maintenance functions such as pump/motor, air compressor, engine and gear drive services. Assist in installing, dismantling, overhauling, and repair all waterworks machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, engines, compressors, gear drive units, piping, valves, conveyors, and related equipment/appurtenances. Use shop cutting, grinding, bending, pressing, and drilling tools. Have basic knowledge of machine shop practices. Perform daily/weekly shop, tool, and vehicle maintenance/clean up. Submit purchase requests for materials and tools via an Oracle network system. Monitor spare parts and daily expendables inventory. Assist in ensuring inventory is maintained at an acceptable level via purchase orders. Check shipments to ensure they are complete and correct, then administrate correct storage. Suggest changes in work plans, and provide work-in-progress reports. Use Computerized Maintenance Management System, Oracle network, and Microsoft Office Suite. Create reports based on equipment condition and maintenance records. Assist in presenting Department safety meetings. Respond to emergency situations during off-hours as required. Participate on process teams and committees. Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training. Responsible for all other work related duties. Qualifications Education: High School graduation or equivalent required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. Completion of a formal Apprenticeship Program and/or Collections System Maintenance and Water Distribution Certifications highly desirable. Completion of 21 field related college units or hold an accredited college Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance highly desired. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of apprentice level experience in a job requiring the application of mechanical skills in a water/wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system or similar environment preferred. License and Certifications: Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License required. Valid Class 'A' California Driver's License highly desired. HAZMAT DMV endorsement, and/or a National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCO) certification highly desired. CWEA Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist Certificate desired. Additional Information IRWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management and vendors. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside suppliers and customers. Ability to advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. Mathematical Ability Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including algebra and geometry. Must be able to perform dimension analysis, and basic water math/hydraulic calculations. Technology Ability Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Physical Requirements Will lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis. Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment. Must be clean-shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of a tight-fitting respirator. Ability to exert moderately heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery with some requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as power hand and shop tools, mechanic's hand tools, shovel, motor vehicles, compressors, hoists, ladders, drafting tools, etc. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under sometimes uncomfortable conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents, wildlife, disease, or equipment, traffic, or machinery. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
General Description We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for a Temporary Maintenance Mechanic position in Mechanical Services. The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. The Position The incumbent at this position will under general supervision, install, maintain/service and assist in the overhauls of all District stationary rotating equipment related to domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems, sewage collections systems, wastewater/water treatment plants and dewatering/solids handling. Perform predictive (condition based monitoring) and preventive maintenance routes in a computerized environment. Summary of Duties Install, dismantle, overhaul, and repair waterworks machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, engines, compressors, gear drive units, piping, valves, and related equipment. Perform repairs and modifications while providing training to apprentice level personnel. Prepare reports, summarizing the District's mechanical maintenance functions including labor, work performed, and materials used. Provide feedback on work performed. Perform Mechanical Predictive Maintenance/ Machinery Condition Monitoring routes. Utilize computer-based machinery analyzers as directed by senior level personnel for efficiency testing, tribology, thermography, and tri-axial vibration analysis. Possess knowledge and experience to properly and safely maintain District chemical, chlorination, and disinfection systems. Identify source(s) of existing or potential mechanical problems with systems, techniques, parts and equipment and work efficiently to correct, troubleshoot and diagnose various equipment malfunctions. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, installation manuals, and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to make rough drawings. Perform basic maintenance and repair operations using welding/machining skills required in Mechanical Services functions. Respond to emergency situations during off-hours as required. Troubleshoot the cause of malfunctions using visual inspection, precision measuring and test instruments. Perform beginning horizontal welding and machining. Adept in basic fabrication and silver soldering, and braising. Basic use of oxy-acetylene, and arc welders on ferrous and nonferrous metals; makes cuts using a band saw; and performs simple parts fabrication. Perform routine mechanical maintenance functions such as pump/motor, air compressor, engine and gear drive services. Assist in installing, dismantling, overhauling, and repair all waterworks machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, engines, compressors, gear drive units, piping, valves, conveyors, and related equipment/appurtenances. Use shop cutting, grinding, bending, pressing, and drilling tools. Have basic knowledge of machine shop practices. Perform daily/weekly shop, tool, and vehicle maintenance/clean up. Submit purchase requests for materials and tools via an Oracle network system. Monitor spare parts and daily expendables inventory. Assist in ensuring inventory is maintained at an acceptable level via purchase orders. Check shipments to ensure they are complete and correct, then administrate correct storage. Suggest changes in work plans, and provide work-in-progress reports. Use Computerized Maintenance Management System, Oracle network, and Microsoft Office Suite. Create reports based on equipment condition and maintenance records. Assist in presenting Department safety meetings. Respond to emergency situations during off-hours as required. Participate on process teams and committees. Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training. Responsible for all other work related duties. Qualifications Education: High School graduation or equivalent required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. Completion of a formal Apprenticeship Program and/or Collections System Maintenance and Water Distribution Certifications highly desirable. Completion of 21 field related college units or hold an accredited college Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance highly desired. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of apprentice level experience in a job requiring the application of mechanical skills in a water/wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system or similar environment preferred. License and Certifications: Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License required. Valid Class 'A' California Driver's License highly desired. HAZMAT DMV endorsement, and/or a National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCO) certification highly desired. CWEA Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist Certificate desired. Additional Information IRWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management and vendors. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside suppliers and customers. Ability to advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. Mathematical Ability Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including algebra and geometry. Must be able to perform dimension analysis, and basic water math/hydraulic calculations. Technology Ability Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Physical Requirements Will lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis. Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment. Must be clean-shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of a tight-fitting respirator. Ability to exert moderately heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery with some requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as power hand and shop tools, mechanic's hand tools, shovel, motor vehicles, compressors, hoists, ladders, drafting tools, etc. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under sometimes uncomfortable conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents, wildlife, disease, or equipment, traffic, or machinery. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CITY OF RIVERSIDE, CA
Riverside, CA, United States
The Position 3% salary increase effective July 1, 2024, c lick HERE for details The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I or II to fill two (2) vacancies in the Sewer Plant Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department . The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. The Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) is located at 5950 Acorn Street Riverside, CA 92504. A plant expansion introduced several new technologies designed to produce high quality effluent water and increase the plant's efficiency. As currently constructed, the RWQCP consists of two separate treatment plants with a common chlorine contact basin, de-chlorination and outfall structures. These provide preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary and membrane bioreactor (MBR) treatment for a rated capacity of 46 million gallons per day (MGD). The Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I performs semi-skilled and skilled mechanical maintenance work while under the direction of the supervisor, senior maintenance mechanic and journey-level mechanic in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all heavy industrial and plant mechanical and electro-mechanical machinery in the Wastewater treatment plant and collections systems. The Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic II performs advanced skilled mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all heavy industrial and plant mechanical and electro-mechanical machinery in the Wastewater treatment plant and collections systems. Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I $61,644.00 - $74,928.00 Annually Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic II $71,532.00 - $86,916.00 Annually Work Performed Examples of Duties for Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I : Assist with operating the lathe, milling machine, and other machine tools in the repair of large pumps, variable speed drives, motors, chain drives, sewerage lift stations, and related equipment. Assist with replacing packing in pumps and valves and bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment. Maintain and repair piping systems and do related plumbing and pipefitting tasks. Lubricate, check, and monitor equipment and check for malfunctions. Assist with using gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, and weld. Assist with installing pumps, variable speed drives and motors, controllers, and timing devices; assist and support in installing telemetering electrical equipment. Perform general building maintenance and repair, including rough carpentry, pouring and finishing concrete, painting and related work. Use of a variety of hand and power hand tools; operate a variety of mobile equipment such as forklifts, crane trucks, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, loaders, tractors, backhoes, and water trucks. Ability to perform semi-skilled duties while in a permitted and non-permitted confined space, following all City and OSHA guidelines. Work overtime as required. Under managements discretion may be required to be on standby as necessary to provide maintenance support to any shift (day, swing or graveyard). Maintain, prepare, and draft routine records; ensure accurate tracking of work completed within the city's asset management software. Use a computer, cellular phone, tablet, or similar electronic device. Perform other duties as assigned. For Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic II: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform skilled mechanical work on all wastewater equipment and collections system for the City; install, maintain, and repair various mechanical, electro-mechanical, and industrial equipment. Operate lathe, milling machine, and other machine tools in the repair of large pumps, variable speed drives, motors, chain drives, sewerage lift stations, and related equipment. Replace packing in pumps and valves and bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment. Maintain and repair piping systems and do related plumbing and pipefitting tasks. Lubricate, check, and monitor equipment and check for malfunctions. Use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, and weld. Install pumps, variable speed drives and motors, controllers, and timing devices; assist and support in installing electrical and instrumentation equipment. Perform general building maintenance and repair, including rough carpentry, pouring and finishing concrete, painting and related work. Use of a variety of hand and power hand tools; operate a variety of mobile equipment such as crane trucks, forklifts, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, loaders, tractors, backhoes, and water trucks. Provides direction, training, and assistance to other mechanics to ensure quality control and skillful mechanical work. Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled duties while in a permitted and non-permitted confined space, following all City and OSHA guidelines. Work overtime as required, including ability to be on standby as necessary to provide maintenance support to any shift (day, swing or graveyard). Maintain, prepare, and draft routine records; ensure accurate tracking of work completed within the city's asset management software. Use a computer, cellular phone, tablet, or similar electronic device. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I Recruitment Guidelines: Education : High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Experience : Two (2) years of experience in general maintenance and repair of industrial or plant mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, vari-speed and chain drives, lift stations, and related equipment. Necessary Special Requirements for Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I: Must have ability to obtain a CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade I certification within 18 months of hire date. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic II Recruitment Guidelines: Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the more complex installation, repair, and maintenance of heavy industrial or plant mechanical equipment in a water or wastewater plant or as the Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I for the City of Riverside. Necessary Special Requirements for Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic II: Possession of a CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade I certification and the ability to obtain a CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade II certification within 18 months of hire date. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class "B" California motor vehicle operator's license within 18 months of hire date. Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, wastewater, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service. Selection Process DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire 3) Current CWEA Mechanical Technologist Certificate (please scan and attach to the online application). PLEASE NOTE: FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university. All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
May 03, 2024
Full Time
The Position 3% salary increase effective July 1, 2024, c lick HERE for details The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I or II to fill two (2) vacancies in the Sewer Plant Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department . The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. The Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) is located at 5950 Acorn Street Riverside, CA 92504. A plant expansion introduced several new technologies designed to produce high quality effluent water and increase the plant's efficiency. As currently constructed, the RWQCP consists of two separate treatment plants with a common chlorine contact basin, de-chlorination and outfall structures. These provide preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary and membrane bioreactor (MBR) treatment for a rated capacity of 46 million gallons per day (MGD). The Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I performs semi-skilled and skilled mechanical maintenance work while under the direction of the supervisor, senior maintenance mechanic and journey-level mechanic in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all heavy industrial and plant mechanical and electro-mechanical machinery in the Wastewater treatment plant and collections systems. The Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic II performs advanced skilled mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all heavy industrial and plant mechanical and electro-mechanical machinery in the Wastewater treatment plant and collections systems. Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I $61,644.00 - $74,928.00 Annually Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic II $71,532.00 - $86,916.00 Annually Work Performed Examples of Duties for Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I : Assist with operating the lathe, milling machine, and other machine tools in the repair of large pumps, variable speed drives, motors, chain drives, sewerage lift stations, and related equipment. Assist with replacing packing in pumps and valves and bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment. Maintain and repair piping systems and do related plumbing and pipefitting tasks. Lubricate, check, and monitor equipment and check for malfunctions. Assist with using gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, and weld. Assist with installing pumps, variable speed drives and motors, controllers, and timing devices; assist and support in installing telemetering electrical equipment. Perform general building maintenance and repair, including rough carpentry, pouring and finishing concrete, painting and related work. Use of a variety of hand and power hand tools; operate a variety of mobile equipment such as forklifts, crane trucks, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, loaders, tractors, backhoes, and water trucks. Ability to perform semi-skilled duties while in a permitted and non-permitted confined space, following all City and OSHA guidelines. Work overtime as required. Under managements discretion may be required to be on standby as necessary to provide maintenance support to any shift (day, swing or graveyard). Maintain, prepare, and draft routine records; ensure accurate tracking of work completed within the city's asset management software. Use a computer, cellular phone, tablet, or similar electronic device. Perform other duties as assigned. For Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic II: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform skilled mechanical work on all wastewater equipment and collections system for the City; install, maintain, and repair various mechanical, electro-mechanical, and industrial equipment. Operate lathe, milling machine, and other machine tools in the repair of large pumps, variable speed drives, motors, chain drives, sewerage lift stations, and related equipment. Replace packing in pumps and valves and bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment. Maintain and repair piping systems and do related plumbing and pipefitting tasks. Lubricate, check, and monitor equipment and check for malfunctions. Use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, and weld. Install pumps, variable speed drives and motors, controllers, and timing devices; assist and support in installing electrical and instrumentation equipment. Perform general building maintenance and repair, including rough carpentry, pouring and finishing concrete, painting and related work. Use of a variety of hand and power hand tools; operate a variety of mobile equipment such as crane trucks, forklifts, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, loaders, tractors, backhoes, and water trucks. Provides direction, training, and assistance to other mechanics to ensure quality control and skillful mechanical work. Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled duties while in a permitted and non-permitted confined space, following all City and OSHA guidelines. Work overtime as required, including ability to be on standby as necessary to provide maintenance support to any shift (day, swing or graveyard). Maintain, prepare, and draft routine records; ensure accurate tracking of work completed within the city's asset management software. Use a computer, cellular phone, tablet, or similar electronic device. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I Recruitment Guidelines: Education : High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Experience : Two (2) years of experience in general maintenance and repair of industrial or plant mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, vari-speed and chain drives, lift stations, and related equipment. Necessary Special Requirements for Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I: Must have ability to obtain a CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade I certification within 18 months of hire date. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic II Recruitment Guidelines: Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the more complex installation, repair, and maintenance of heavy industrial or plant mechanical equipment in a water or wastewater plant or as the Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I for the City of Riverside. Necessary Special Requirements for Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic II: Possession of a CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade I certification and the ability to obtain a CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade II certification within 18 months of hire date. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class "B" California motor vehicle operator's license within 18 months of hire date. Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, wastewater, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service. Selection Process DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire 3) Current CWEA Mechanical Technologist Certificate (please scan and attach to the online application). PLEASE NOTE: FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university. All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
COUNTY OF LAKE, CA
Lake County, California, United States
General Recruitment Information Applicants are expected to be familiar with the job description for this position. The full job description is available at www.co.lake.ca.us Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Minimum Qualifications PUBLIC WORKS WORKER I Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid California Driver’s License. Education and Experience: Work experience performing labor in construction or maintenance work is highly desirable. PUBLIC WORKS WORKER II Training and Experience: One (1) year of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Public Works Worker I with the County of Lake. Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class A California Driver's License with tank endorsement. PUBLIC WORKS WORKER SENIOR Licensing and Certifications: Possession of a valid Class A California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a tank and hazardous materials endorsements. Possession of a Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) is preferred. Education and Experience: Two (2) years of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Public Works Worker II with the County of Lake. Job Description PUBLIC WORKS WORKER I DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled assignments in the maintenance, repair, upkeep, and construction of County roads, bridges, and drainage systems; assists other Public Works Workers; serves as a flag person for traffic control; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry level class in the Public Works Worker series. Incumbents in this class perform heavy physical labor and other assignments. Incumbents learn road maintenance and equipment operation assignments. Positions in the Public Works Worker series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. This classification may be designated as a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Assists with and performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county roads, bridges, drainage systems, and related facilities. Performs daily vehicle inspections. Performs daily fuel readings from bulk tanks. Checks dura patch oil. Performs weekly fuel and oil checks for handheld equipment. Performs duties such as setting up traffic control signs. Serves as a flag person for road repair and maintenance crews. Assists with and performs routine servicing of equipment. Loads, rakes, and shovels asphalt. Hand sweeps surfaces. Rebuilds and resurfaces roads. Cuts and prepares roads for patches, using a hot and cold mix. Makes repairs to bridges and other structures. Builds forms, pours, and finishes concrete footings, piers, and slabs. Communicates with the public during flagging duties. Participates in road striping and pavement marking using paint truck and portable paint machine. Operates general hand tools such as jack hammers and chain saws. Drives a vehicle to transport materials, tools, and equipment. May do general clean-up in construction zones, the maintenance shop, and yard areas. May use a shovel to open, widen, and backfill excavations. May operate a pick-up plow for snow removal. May receive training in the operation and use of the county’s road maintenance power-driven equipment, such as medium size trucks, sand and chip spreaders, brushers, backhoes, graders, water trucks, snow removal equipment, medium size tractor bulldozers. May perform semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts and related structures. May cut weeds, clear debris, and clean ditches. May do general clean-up in construction zones, the maintenance shop, and yard areas. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Safe work practices. Tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance and construction work. Basic mathematical calculations. Customer service principles and techniques. Written and oral communications skills. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction. Ability to: Perform semi-skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county roads, bridges, and associated transportation facilities. Learn to operate and maintain power-driven equipment, including medium size trucks, sand and chip spreaders, brushers, backhoes, graders, water trucks, snow removal equipment, medium size tractor bulldozers. Learn the procedures and techniques of asphalt and concrete work. Perform manual labor. Make basic repairs to tools and equipment. Maintain time and equipment records. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting conflicting deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid California Driver’s License. Education and Experience: Work experience performing labor in construction or maintenance work is highly desirable. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work outside of a typical office environment and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour “call-out” for road related emergencies. Incumbents are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing and must comply with all applicable drug and alcohol policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations. This position may require local and statewide travel, as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. PUBLIC WORKS WORKER II DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, and drainage systems; operates light and moderately heavy power-driven trucks; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey level class in the Public Works Worker series. Incumbents in this class perform heavy physical labor and other assignments. Incumbents learn road maintenance and equipment operation assignments. The Public Works Worker II class is distinguished from the Public Works Worker, Senior in that they are not expected to function at the same skill level, usually operate a narrower range of equipment and exercise less independent judgment. This classification may be designated as a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled manual construction and maintenance work on roads, bridges, drainage systems, and related facilities. Operates power-driven equipment such as light to medium trucks, sand spreaders, front-end loaders, woodchippers, rollers, compressors, and forklifts. Receives training on medium to large trucks, backhoes, vibrating rollers, medium bulldozers, including grid rollers and graders. Inspects ditches, drainage areas, and roadside shoulders for debris. Removes debris and weeds. Sets up traffic control signs and serves as a flag person. Maintains fuel logs. Rebuilds and resurfaces roads. Assists with chip sealing roads. Places sand and/or cinders on slick or icy roads. Cuts and prepares streets for patches, using a hot and cold mix, shovels, and spreads pre-mix and oil, and loads, shovels, and rakes asphalt. Installs and repairs storm drains and underground pipes. Removes blockages from storm drains. May perform semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts, and related structures. Makes repairs to bridges and other structures. Builds forms, pours, and finishes concrete footings, piers, and slabs. Learns to perform a variety of the more complex work in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of roads, bridges, and related facilities. Operates hand tools such as jackhammers and chain saws. Performs routine preventive maintenance and service of equipment such as changing oil and filters. Checks roads for hazards. Maintains records of materials and equipment used. Operates a two-way radio. Participates in the road striping and pavement marking using paint truck and portable paint machine. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Safe work practices. General procedures, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads, bridges, and associated transportation facilities. Operation and routine maintenance of power equipment, including trucks and related equipment. Procedures and techniques of asphalt and concrete work. Basic mathematical calculations. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Customer service principles and techniques. Written and oral communications skills. Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction. Ability to: Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of County roads, bridges, and transportation and public works facilities. Operate equipment including graders, backhoes, trucks, rollers, and related equipment. Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints. Perform manual labor. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Maintain time and equipment records. Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment, not requiring journey-level mechanic skills. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of a valid Class A California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a tank and hazardous materials endorsements. Education and Experience: One (1) year of full-time road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Public Works Worker I with the County of Lake. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work outside of a typical office environment and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour “call-out” for road related emergencies. Incumbents are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing and must comply with all applicable drug and alcohol policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations This position may require local and statewide travel, as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. PUBLIC WORKS WORKER, SENIOR DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, and drainage systems; operates light and moderately heavy power-driven trucks; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the fully experienced, advanced journey level class in the Public Works Worker series. Incumbents have demonstrated the ability to perform the full range of road and public works facility maintenance and construction work. This class is distinguished from Public Works Maintenance Worker II in that the Public Works Worker, Senior is expected to perform a broader range of assignments, exercising more independent judgment, and regularly operate a broader range of equipment. They may also assist with training less experienced staff. This classification may be designated as a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Performs a variety of manual construction and maintenance work on roads, bridges, and related facilities. Routinely operates power-driven equipment such as various size trucks, sand and chip spreaders, brushers, backhoes, graders, water trucks, snow removal equipment, and medium size tractor bulldozers, including grid rollers, large vibrating rollers, and forklifts. Receives training on the larger vehicles and heavier equipment. Inspects ditches, drainage areas, and roadside shoulders for debris. Removes debris and weeds. May perform semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts, and related structures. Rebuilds and resurfaces roads. Cuts and prepares roads for patches, using a hot and cold mix. Repairs asphalt mix. Oils and chips seals roads. Act as a Traffic Safety Instructor. Conducts weed abatement and vegetation control. Installs and programs Changeable Message System Boards (CMS). Designs, fabricates, and installs road signs. Removes blockages from storm drains. Performs a variety of maintenance work in the construction, maintenance, operation, and repair of roads, bridges, and related facilities. Operates hand tools such as jack-hammers and chain saws. Checks roads for hazards. Maintains records of materials and equipment used. Operates a two-way radio. Participates in the road striping and pavement marking using paint truck and portable paint machine. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Safe work practices. Laws, rules, and regulations at the county, state, and federal levels. Procedures, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads, bridges, and associated transportation facilities. Operation and routine maintenance of power equipment including trucks and related equipment. High pressure paint valve systems. Pipes, valves, air compressors, and air gauges. Basic mathematical calculations. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Applicable business equipment and software applications. Ability to: Perform a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county roads, bridges, and other public works facilities. Operate equipment including graders, backhoes, trucks, rollers, and related equipment. Calibrate various types of equipment. Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints. Perform manual labor. Follow oral and written directions. Apply job related laws, rules, and regulations. Fabricate and install road signs. Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment, not requiring journey-level mechanic skills. Maintain time and equipment records. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of a valid Class A California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a tank and hazardous materials endorsements. Possession of a Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) is preferred. Education and Experience: Two (2) years of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Public Works Worker II with the County of Lake. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work outside of a typical office environment and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour “call-out” for road related emergencies. Incumbents are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing and must comply with all applicable drug and alcohol policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations This position may require local and statewide travel, as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
May 08, 2024
Full Time
General Recruitment Information Applicants are expected to be familiar with the job description for this position. The full job description is available at www.co.lake.ca.us Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Minimum Qualifications PUBLIC WORKS WORKER I Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid California Driver’s License. Education and Experience: Work experience performing labor in construction or maintenance work is highly desirable. PUBLIC WORKS WORKER II Training and Experience: One (1) year of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Public Works Worker I with the County of Lake. Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class A California Driver's License with tank endorsement. PUBLIC WORKS WORKER SENIOR Licensing and Certifications: Possession of a valid Class A California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a tank and hazardous materials endorsements. Possession of a Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) is preferred. Education and Experience: Two (2) years of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Public Works Worker II with the County of Lake. Job Description PUBLIC WORKS WORKER I DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled assignments in the maintenance, repair, upkeep, and construction of County roads, bridges, and drainage systems; assists other Public Works Workers; serves as a flag person for traffic control; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry level class in the Public Works Worker series. Incumbents in this class perform heavy physical labor and other assignments. Incumbents learn road maintenance and equipment operation assignments. Positions in the Public Works Worker series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. This classification may be designated as a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Assists with and performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county roads, bridges, drainage systems, and related facilities. Performs daily vehicle inspections. Performs daily fuel readings from bulk tanks. Checks dura patch oil. Performs weekly fuel and oil checks for handheld equipment. Performs duties such as setting up traffic control signs. Serves as a flag person for road repair and maintenance crews. Assists with and performs routine servicing of equipment. Loads, rakes, and shovels asphalt. Hand sweeps surfaces. Rebuilds and resurfaces roads. Cuts and prepares roads for patches, using a hot and cold mix. Makes repairs to bridges and other structures. Builds forms, pours, and finishes concrete footings, piers, and slabs. Communicates with the public during flagging duties. Participates in road striping and pavement marking using paint truck and portable paint machine. Operates general hand tools such as jack hammers and chain saws. Drives a vehicle to transport materials, tools, and equipment. May do general clean-up in construction zones, the maintenance shop, and yard areas. May use a shovel to open, widen, and backfill excavations. May operate a pick-up plow for snow removal. May receive training in the operation and use of the county’s road maintenance power-driven equipment, such as medium size trucks, sand and chip spreaders, brushers, backhoes, graders, water trucks, snow removal equipment, medium size tractor bulldozers. May perform semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts and related structures. May cut weeds, clear debris, and clean ditches. May do general clean-up in construction zones, the maintenance shop, and yard areas. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Safe work practices. Tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance and construction work. Basic mathematical calculations. Customer service principles and techniques. Written and oral communications skills. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction. Ability to: Perform semi-skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county roads, bridges, and associated transportation facilities. Learn to operate and maintain power-driven equipment, including medium size trucks, sand and chip spreaders, brushers, backhoes, graders, water trucks, snow removal equipment, medium size tractor bulldozers. Learn the procedures and techniques of asphalt and concrete work. Perform manual labor. Make basic repairs to tools and equipment. Maintain time and equipment records. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting conflicting deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid California Driver’s License. Education and Experience: Work experience performing labor in construction or maintenance work is highly desirable. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work outside of a typical office environment and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour “call-out” for road related emergencies. Incumbents are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing and must comply with all applicable drug and alcohol policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations. This position may require local and statewide travel, as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. PUBLIC WORKS WORKER II DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, and drainage systems; operates light and moderately heavy power-driven trucks; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey level class in the Public Works Worker series. Incumbents in this class perform heavy physical labor and other assignments. Incumbents learn road maintenance and equipment operation assignments. The Public Works Worker II class is distinguished from the Public Works Worker, Senior in that they are not expected to function at the same skill level, usually operate a narrower range of equipment and exercise less independent judgment. This classification may be designated as a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled manual construction and maintenance work on roads, bridges, drainage systems, and related facilities. Operates power-driven equipment such as light to medium trucks, sand spreaders, front-end loaders, woodchippers, rollers, compressors, and forklifts. Receives training on medium to large trucks, backhoes, vibrating rollers, medium bulldozers, including grid rollers and graders. Inspects ditches, drainage areas, and roadside shoulders for debris. Removes debris and weeds. Sets up traffic control signs and serves as a flag person. Maintains fuel logs. Rebuilds and resurfaces roads. Assists with chip sealing roads. Places sand and/or cinders on slick or icy roads. Cuts and prepares streets for patches, using a hot and cold mix, shovels, and spreads pre-mix and oil, and loads, shovels, and rakes asphalt. Installs and repairs storm drains and underground pipes. Removes blockages from storm drains. May perform semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts, and related structures. Makes repairs to bridges and other structures. Builds forms, pours, and finishes concrete footings, piers, and slabs. Learns to perform a variety of the more complex work in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of roads, bridges, and related facilities. Operates hand tools such as jackhammers and chain saws. Performs routine preventive maintenance and service of equipment such as changing oil and filters. Checks roads for hazards. Maintains records of materials and equipment used. Operates a two-way radio. Participates in the road striping and pavement marking using paint truck and portable paint machine. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Safe work practices. General procedures, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads, bridges, and associated transportation facilities. Operation and routine maintenance of power equipment, including trucks and related equipment. Procedures and techniques of asphalt and concrete work. Basic mathematical calculations. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Customer service principles and techniques. Written and oral communications skills. Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction. Ability to: Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of County roads, bridges, and transportation and public works facilities. Operate equipment including graders, backhoes, trucks, rollers, and related equipment. Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints. Perform manual labor. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Maintain time and equipment records. Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment, not requiring journey-level mechanic skills. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of a valid Class A California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a tank and hazardous materials endorsements. Education and Experience: One (1) year of full-time road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Public Works Worker I with the County of Lake. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work outside of a typical office environment and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour “call-out” for road related emergencies. Incumbents are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing and must comply with all applicable drug and alcohol policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations This position may require local and statewide travel, as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. PUBLIC WORKS WORKER, SENIOR DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, and drainage systems; operates light and moderately heavy power-driven trucks; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the fully experienced, advanced journey level class in the Public Works Worker series. Incumbents have demonstrated the ability to perform the full range of road and public works facility maintenance and construction work. This class is distinguished from Public Works Maintenance Worker II in that the Public Works Worker, Senior is expected to perform a broader range of assignments, exercising more independent judgment, and regularly operate a broader range of equipment. They may also assist with training less experienced staff. This classification may be designated as a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Performs a variety of manual construction and maintenance work on roads, bridges, and related facilities. Routinely operates power-driven equipment such as various size trucks, sand and chip spreaders, brushers, backhoes, graders, water trucks, snow removal equipment, and medium size tractor bulldozers, including grid rollers, large vibrating rollers, and forklifts. Receives training on the larger vehicles and heavier equipment. Inspects ditches, drainage areas, and roadside shoulders for debris. Removes debris and weeds. May perform semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts, and related structures. Rebuilds and resurfaces roads. Cuts and prepares roads for patches, using a hot and cold mix. Repairs asphalt mix. Oils and chips seals roads. Act as a Traffic Safety Instructor. Conducts weed abatement and vegetation control. Installs and programs Changeable Message System Boards (CMS). Designs, fabricates, and installs road signs. Removes blockages from storm drains. Performs a variety of maintenance work in the construction, maintenance, operation, and repair of roads, bridges, and related facilities. Operates hand tools such as jack-hammers and chain saws. Checks roads for hazards. Maintains records of materials and equipment used. Operates a two-way radio. Participates in the road striping and pavement marking using paint truck and portable paint machine. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Safe work practices. Laws, rules, and regulations at the county, state, and federal levels. Procedures, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads, bridges, and associated transportation facilities. Operation and routine maintenance of power equipment including trucks and related equipment. High pressure paint valve systems. Pipes, valves, air compressors, and air gauges. Basic mathematical calculations. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Applicable business equipment and software applications. Ability to: Perform a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county roads, bridges, and other public works facilities. Operate equipment including graders, backhoes, trucks, rollers, and related equipment. Calibrate various types of equipment. Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints. Perform manual labor. Follow oral and written directions. Apply job related laws, rules, and regulations. Fabricate and install road signs. Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment, not requiring journey-level mechanic skills. Maintain time and equipment records. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of a valid Class A California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a tank and hazardous materials endorsements. Possession of a Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) is preferred. Education and Experience: Two (2) years of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Public Works Worker II with the County of Lake. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work outside of a typical office environment and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four hour “call-out” for road related emergencies. Incumbents are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing and must comply with all applicable drug and alcohol policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations This position may require local and statewide travel, as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING : JANUARY 17, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. EXAM NUMBER : J7492O REPOSTING INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO UPDATE THE DEFINITION, CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year. For more details on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ Additional Bonuses: Inspection Authorization License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration: If you possess this license, new appointments shall be entitled to additional compensation of 5.5% above the rate of the Helicopter Mechanic classification. In-Flight Bonus for Sheriff’s Department Helicopter Mechanic classification: Any permanent, full-time employee in the Helicopter Mechanic classification who are assigned to, and regularly perform “in-flight” maintenance check, shall receive a 5.5% bonus. DEFINITION: Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft owned and/or operated by the County. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class receive technical and administrative supervision from a Supervising Helicopter Mechanic or a Chief, Helicopter Maintenance. Technical guidance may be received from Senior Helicopter Mechanics. Incumbents perform journey-level technical maintenance, repairs, and alterations, including airframe, powerplant, propeller, rotor, or appliance, to reciprocating and/or turbine-powered aircraft in either Sheriff’s or Fire Department’s air operations. Incumbents must possess working knowledge of the methods of locating and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and other troubles; the ability to maintain and repair engines, airframes, and accessory equipment; and knowledge of operation and preventive maintenance requirements of the aircraft to be maintained. Helicopter Mechanics serve a one year probationary period during which time they receive structured, in-service training in the repair and maintenance of complex, single-engine or multi-engine, turbine-powered aircraft. Successful completion of departmental in-service training programs is a condition of completing the one year probationary period. This class frequently lifts more than 50 pounds and regularly climbs on aircraft and ladders while carrying tools, equipment, and parts. Essential Job Functions Gathers and interprets information from a variety of sources (e.g., pilots, manufacturers and manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts breakdown, test results, Technical Bulletins, helicopter mechanics, etc.) by communicating orally and in writing, by asking questions, reading, conducting tests, contacting manufacturer technical support representatives, and performing inflight duties etc. in order to troubleshoot, guide inspection and perform maintenance repairs. Maintains AirBus AS350 / AS332 helicopters by : performing daily, periodic, hourly, and other inspections as required by manufacturers, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy to determine airworthiness of helicopters, serviceability of aircraft appliances, and to identify problems or potential problems; troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural problems on helicopters using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., volt-ohm meter, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, etc.) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts, etc.); repairing , removing and replacing defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc. using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools and equipment (e.g., pullers, wrenches, dead-blow hammers, etc.) in order to make the aircraft or component airworthy and return it to service; cleaning, using brushes, rags/towels, hoses, stepladders, soaps and solvents, etc. in order to facilitate visual inspection of the aircraft, prevent corrosion, and to give the aircraft a clean, professional, and well-maintained appearance. Completes forms and makes logbook entries (e.g., inspection checklists, maintenance logs, work orders, etc.) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems, provide information to others (e.g., supervisors, coworkers, pilots, etc.), and to be in compliance with manufacturers guidance, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Three years' (full-time) experience, gained within the last five years, in the repair and maintenance of turbine-powered helicopters including : One year of the required experience must have been in the repair and maintenance of Airbus turbine-powered helicopters. One year of the required experience must have been in : Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return helicopters to flight status in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and manufacturer requirements. LICENSE: A valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration*. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class IV - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *In order to qualify, applicants must submit a copy of their valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License with their application at the time of filing, or within 7 calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of two (2) parts: PART I A multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) assessing: achievement, teamwork, responsibility, safety orientation, thoroughness, and mechanical comprehension weighted 30%. ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I WILL PROCEED TO PART II. PART II A performance test assessing: knowledge of procedures used to inspect the Airbus AS350 B2; knowledge of procedures used to maintain and repair Airbus AS350 B2 engines, airframes, accessory equipment, etc.; knowledge of safety principles; knowledge of various hand and pneumatic tools and equipment; and mechanical comprehension weighted 70%. MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses maybe transferred. VETERANS CREDIT If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran’s Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While these guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a " zero tolerance " policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Operations Division, Aero Bureau. Current primary work location is Long Beach Airport but may change due to the needs of the Sheriff’s Department. AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION. All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we may evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. IMPORTANT NOTES Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATIONS of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add j11garcia@lasd.org , yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of most emails sent, for your records. NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing . Failing to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621 Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251 Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611 Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit @lasd.org For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING : JANUARY 17, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. EXAM NUMBER : J7492O REPOSTING INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO UPDATE THE DEFINITION, CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year. For more details on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ Additional Bonuses: Inspection Authorization License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration: If you possess this license, new appointments shall be entitled to additional compensation of 5.5% above the rate of the Helicopter Mechanic classification. In-Flight Bonus for Sheriff’s Department Helicopter Mechanic classification: Any permanent, full-time employee in the Helicopter Mechanic classification who are assigned to, and regularly perform “in-flight” maintenance check, shall receive a 5.5% bonus. DEFINITION: Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs airframes, engines, and other components of aircraft owned and/or operated by the County. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class receive technical and administrative supervision from a Supervising Helicopter Mechanic or a Chief, Helicopter Maintenance. Technical guidance may be received from Senior Helicopter Mechanics. Incumbents perform journey-level technical maintenance, repairs, and alterations, including airframe, powerplant, propeller, rotor, or appliance, to reciprocating and/or turbine-powered aircraft in either Sheriff’s or Fire Department’s air operations. Incumbents must possess working knowledge of the methods of locating and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and other troubles; the ability to maintain and repair engines, airframes, and accessory equipment; and knowledge of operation and preventive maintenance requirements of the aircraft to be maintained. Helicopter Mechanics serve a one year probationary period during which time they receive structured, in-service training in the repair and maintenance of complex, single-engine or multi-engine, turbine-powered aircraft. Successful completion of departmental in-service training programs is a condition of completing the one year probationary period. This class frequently lifts more than 50 pounds and regularly climbs on aircraft and ladders while carrying tools, equipment, and parts. Essential Job Functions Gathers and interprets information from a variety of sources (e.g., pilots, manufacturers and manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts breakdown, test results, Technical Bulletins, helicopter mechanics, etc.) by communicating orally and in writing, by asking questions, reading, conducting tests, contacting manufacturer technical support representatives, and performing inflight duties etc. in order to troubleshoot, guide inspection and perform maintenance repairs. Maintains AirBus AS350 / AS332 helicopters by : performing daily, periodic, hourly, and other inspections as required by manufacturers, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy to determine airworthiness of helicopters, serviceability of aircraft appliances, and to identify problems or potential problems; troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural problems on helicopters using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., volt-ohm meter, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, etc.) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts, etc.); repairing , removing and replacing defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc. using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools and equipment (e.g., pullers, wrenches, dead-blow hammers, etc.) in order to make the aircraft or component airworthy and return it to service; cleaning, using brushes, rags/towels, hoses, stepladders, soaps and solvents, etc. in order to facilitate visual inspection of the aircraft, prevent corrosion, and to give the aircraft a clean, professional, and well-maintained appearance. Completes forms and makes logbook entries (e.g., inspection checklists, maintenance logs, work orders, etc.) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems, provide information to others (e.g., supervisors, coworkers, pilots, etc.), and to be in compliance with manufacturers guidance, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and/or County policy. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Three years' (full-time) experience, gained within the last five years, in the repair and maintenance of turbine-powered helicopters including : One year of the required experience must have been in the repair and maintenance of Airbus turbine-powered helicopters. One year of the required experience must have been in : Responsible charge of repairs and overhauls to return helicopters to flight status in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and manufacturer requirements. LICENSE: A valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration*. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class IV - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *In order to qualify, applicants must submit a copy of their valid Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License with their application at the time of filing, or within 7 calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of two (2) parts: PART I A multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) assessing: achievement, teamwork, responsibility, safety orientation, thoroughness, and mechanical comprehension weighted 30%. ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I WILL PROCEED TO PART II. PART II A performance test assessing: knowledge of procedures used to inspect the Airbus AS350 B2; knowledge of procedures used to maintain and repair Airbus AS350 B2 engines, airframes, accessory equipment, etc.; knowledge of safety principles; knowledge of various hand and pneumatic tools and equipment; and mechanical comprehension weighted 70%. MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses maybe transferred. VETERANS CREDIT If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran’s Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While these guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a " zero tolerance " policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Operations Division, Aero Bureau. Current primary work location is Long Beach Airport but may change due to the needs of the Sheriff’s Department. AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION. All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we may evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. IMPORTANT NOTES Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATIONS of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add j11garcia@lasd.org , yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of most emails sent, for your records. NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing . Failing to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621 Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251 Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611 Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit @lasd.org For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, with the Aviation Fleet Maintenance Division located at 125 Paris Street Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30PM * Mandatory overtime during inclement weather and emergencies. Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled (OUF) Responsibilities Repairs and maintains automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, medium duty shuttle buses, heavy duty runway snow removal equipment and other mechanical or construction equipment, and specialized Airport vehicles and/or construction equipment such as back hoes, cranes, and front end loaders, etc. -Conducts required annual vehicles state inspection to certify the road worthiness of departmental equipment. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance, which includes but not limited to replacing fluids, filters, lubes chassis, complete inspection and adjustment of vehicles, tires, chassis parts, brakes, lights, etc. Changes and repairs tires and tubes, services batteries, adjusts brakes, installs exhaust systems, engine components, spark plugs. Performs overhaul and repair work in different types of gas, diesel, and CNG engines, repairs to alternators, generators, carburetors, clutches, ignitions systems, replaces springs, axles, differentials, air conditions systems, hydraulic systems. Performs electrical work and trouble-shooting of all equipment. Cleans work areas, keeping them free from grease, oil and debris. Qualifications REQUIRES 3 years of experience as an automotive technician, including 1 year in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty automotive and construction equipment; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience, which may include the successful completion of an automotive repair trade school or the successful completion of a vocational technical program in automotive maintenance or completion of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a master automotive/truck technician. Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must possess a valid Missouri Class A, B or C CDL prior to the end of the employee's probationary period as determined by the department. Must possess a valid State of Missouri Inspector Mechanic Permit prior to the end of the employee's probationary period. Must pass a preemployment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Other Information URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete. In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System. Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained. Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical. If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months. The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org . If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, with the Aviation Fleet Maintenance Division located at 125 Paris Street Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30PM * Mandatory overtime during inclement weather and emergencies. Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled (OUF) Responsibilities Repairs and maintains automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, medium duty shuttle buses, heavy duty runway snow removal equipment and other mechanical or construction equipment, and specialized Airport vehicles and/or construction equipment such as back hoes, cranes, and front end loaders, etc. -Conducts required annual vehicles state inspection to certify the road worthiness of departmental equipment. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance, which includes but not limited to replacing fluids, filters, lubes chassis, complete inspection and adjustment of vehicles, tires, chassis parts, brakes, lights, etc. Changes and repairs tires and tubes, services batteries, adjusts brakes, installs exhaust systems, engine components, spark plugs. Performs overhaul and repair work in different types of gas, diesel, and CNG engines, repairs to alternators, generators, carburetors, clutches, ignitions systems, replaces springs, axles, differentials, air conditions systems, hydraulic systems. Performs electrical work and trouble-shooting of all equipment. Cleans work areas, keeping them free from grease, oil and debris. Qualifications REQUIRES 3 years of experience as an automotive technician, including 1 year in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty automotive and construction equipment; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience, which may include the successful completion of an automotive repair trade school or the successful completion of a vocational technical program in automotive maintenance or completion of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a master automotive/truck technician. Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must possess a valid Missouri Class A, B or C CDL prior to the end of the employee's probationary period as determined by the department. Must possess a valid State of Missouri Inspector Mechanic Permit prior to the end of the employee's probationary period. Must pass a preemployment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Other Information URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete. In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System. Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained. Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical. If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months. The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org . If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).