HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Position Description

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The Department of Internal Services is currently offering an excellent opportunity for driven, mechanically inclined individuals interested in pursuing a career as a Heavy Duty Mechanic.

Heavy Duty Mechanics are responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions on heavy duty trucks and/or construction equipment. This is a journey level (experienced level) classification and the incumbent is expected to use appropriate procedures and techniques in accomplishing assigned tasks.

Please note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back, and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

OPTION 1 :

Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a heavy equipment mechanic performing inspections and maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, and repairing engines and other components on heavy duty trucks and/or construction equipment.

Substitution : Completion of fifteen (15) semester units of coursework in automotive and/or diesel technology, or a closely related field, that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

OPTION 2 :

Certification : Completion of an approved heavy duty equipment apprentice mechanic program certified by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), California Department of Industrial Relations.

In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:

Licenses : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

Possession of a valid Class "A" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
  
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required and must be current, complete, and accurate. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.
• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended, including the schools name and location, the number and type of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.), and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application may disqualify the applicant from consideration.
• College/university transcripts are required to verify completion of the required coursework. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov .
• If you are qualifying for this position with a certificate of completion from an apprenticeship program certified by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), California Department of Industrial Relations, you must attach a copy to your online application or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov . Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.
• A valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in the disqualification of your application.

SELECTION PROCESS : Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:

• Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.
• Written Examination - If required, the written examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (and may be extended up 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline)
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• If applicable, a copy of your transcripts
• If applicable, a certificate of completion from an apprenticeship program certified by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), California Department of Industrial Relations. You must attach a copy to your online application; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov by the filing deadline or your application will NOT be accepted. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.

Please note : All required application materials must be received online only by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

HOW TO APPLY :

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. Applications may be found at: https://www.fresnocountyjobs.com .

Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any email address, mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Jose Rubio

REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE :

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

• Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
• NobleCredit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS :

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

Closing Date/Time: 2/18/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

2/18/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

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