Stanislaus County, CA
Modesto, California, United States
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
About the Opportunity THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Public Works Department is looking for a candidate to fill the Heavy Equipment Mechanic III position in the Morgan Shop. This applicant will need inventory control experience as well as extensive experience in rebuilding engines, transmissions, front suspensions, and differentials. Supervisory experience is also required as this position is second in command to the Shop Manager. To learn more about the Public Works Department, click here . THE POSITION The Heavy Equipment Mechanic III assists in leading, training, planning, and organizing the Morgan Shop staff. This includes the maintenance and repair of the Road Maintenance Equipment , and other gas, CNG and diesel-powered vehicles, and to personally make the most complex mechanical repairs. This is the advanced working and/or lead level class in the Heavy Equipment Mechanic series. Performs related duties as assigned. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Craft/Maintenance/Institutional bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday, and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Lead, train and assist journey level and semi-skilled mechanics; Assign work to mechanics; Assist higher level supervisory and management staff in the day-to-day supervision activities; Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on Road Maintenance Equipment and County transit buses, and a variety of other diesel and gasoline powered equipment as required; Receive information from users; evaluate equipment problem; and determine action required for facilitating repair; Use welding equipment, drill presses, lathes, grinders and a large assortment of other power and hand tools and measurement instruments required for journey level fabrication work; Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, valves and air and hydraulic systems; Tune up engines, replacing electrical and electronic parts; clean and adjust fuel injection systems; Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment; Diagnose and repair such components as generators, alternators, distributors, relays, lights and switches; Maintain and repair air conditioning and climate systems; Make roadside repairs as required; Communicate with County vendors and County employees regarding status of fleet or other issues; Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials; Maintain work, time, and material records; Evaluate and enforce safe working procedures; Diagnose and repair various electronic and computer controlled devices; Diagnose and repair emissions systems; and Follow up on Department of Transportation inspections to ensure vehicles are within required guidelines. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) KNOWLEDGE Principles of operation, cost factors, and methods of repairing gasoline, diesel and alternate fuel vehicle (CNG), as well as construction and maintenance of these pieces of equipment; Shop equipment, tools and diagnostic equipment and their use; Ignition, carburetion, fuel injection, super-charged systems and hydraulic systems; Operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment; Methods, materials, equipment and tools used in welding and fabrication work; Operating and repair characteristics of County road maintenance equipment; and Safe work practices. SKILLS/ABILITIES Advise mechanics on methods of repair and assist in more difficult tasks; Develop standards and controls for preventive maintenance programs; Keep maintenance of records through the Division's software program; Collect data and reports for budget requests for new equipment; Perform skilled welding and fabrication work; Understand and carry out verbal and written directions; Perform complex equipment mechanical work including the troubleshooting of equipment for both major and minor repair work; Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs; and Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience performing automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair duties; comparable to those of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic: AND Possess and maintain a valid California Class A Driver's License with tanker, air brakes and doubles & triples endorsements. Possess California State Brake Certificate, Lamp Certificate, and Refrigeration/Recycling Air Conditioning Certificate; AND Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas, CNG and diesel-powered equipment; AND Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Vehicle Inspection Pollution Controls license; AND In compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, possession of an appropriate Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification is required within one (1) year of appointment. Failure to obtain the required certification may result in release from probation or termination; AND Ability to obtain any future regulatory certification requirements; AND Perform with competence all of the physical requirements listed in the Job task analysis. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. Six (6) months supervisory experience; AND Successful completion of diesel mechanics or heavy maintenance and construction equipment vocational education or training courses offered by an accredited college; OR ASE Master Technician Certificate; OR Six (6) months Computerized Fleet Management System experience; OR One (1) year inventory control experience; OR Completion of Cummins Engine certified course; OR Completion of Ford Motor Company certified course; OR Completion of General Motor Company certified course; OR Completion of John Deere Electronic Diagnostic certified course. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening . Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position Oral Examination . Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists . Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 28, 2024 Oral Examination: Week of April 8, 2024 Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org . Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary . Closing Date/Time: 3/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific