Heavy Equipment Technician

Position Information

Bring your experience to the Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) team.

Starting salary up to $47.47/hour ($99,075.59/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

There are currently two full-time Heavy Equipment Technician positions available.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $615 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Join Our Team
Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) leads the way to a safe and sustainable community by planning, building, managing, and maintaining Sonoma County's investment in quality services and infrastructure. SPI operates and maintains various facilities across the County, many of which were constructed during the 1950s and 60s and require consistent upkeep and care. The locations include the Airport Complex, County Administration Center, Chanate and Los Guilicos Campuses, Main Adult Detention Facility, and four Veterans' Memorial Buildings.

When you join our team as a Heavy Equipment Technician, you will perform a variety of tasks which will build the skills needed for work at our maintenance facilities and in the field, under varying conditions, and during occasional weekend shifts. Responsibilities for these positions include:

• Performing diagnosis, maintaining, and repairing/servicing the County's on/off road equipment, medium/heavy duty trucks, emergency and man-lift vehicles, park, road, and construction maintenance equipment vehicles, generators, and other miscellaneous equipment
• Repairing/rebuilding engines, transmissions, hydraulic system, and fuel injection systems
• Responding to road calls and performs diagnostics and repair in the field
• Determining part(s) needed, and researching and entering parts order into a web-based recordkeeping system
• Inspecting and servicing emissions control devices and performing related vehicle testing and certification
• Performing California Highway Patrol Basic Inspection of Terminals inspections
• Tuning engines, taking compression tests, and adjusting timing and valves
• Performing acetylene, arc, and electric welding to fit, fabricate, or repair parts
• Communicating with customers and vendors on the equipment status and repair
• Monitoring and performing routine maintenance on shop equipment
• Assisting with training and serving as a subject matter expert for mechanics and interns
• Performing routine computer data entry on daily work performed and retrieving previous repairs

What You Bring

• Experience diagnosing and repairing medium/heavy duty trucks, as well as off-road equipment including loaders, backhoes, tractors, trailers, and miscellaneous equipment (e.g. mowers, chippers, crack sealers, etc.)
• Any certifications in medium/heavy duty trucks or equipment diagnostics, maintenance, or repair
• Experience using computerized maintenance and repair software systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good customer service skills and the ability to interact with a diverse customer base
• A strong relationship and team building ability
• The ability to work independently and on a team with the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work within a standard time frame

Coveralls will be required and provided as a uniform. Occasional weekend or evening shifts may be required. Performance of job duties may be required in the field (outdoors) under varying conditions, including but not limited to roadside repairs and extreme weather.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the International Union of Operating Engineeers, Stationary Engineers - Local 39 Memorandum of Understanding and our Employee Benefits Directory .

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education: Any combination of experience and training which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include two years of experience repairing a wide variety of on/off road equipment, trailers, and medium/heavy trucks.

Licenses:Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential functions of the position.

AND

Upon appointment to a position in this classification, employees must obtain a State of California Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License by the completion of the probationary period. The license must be maintained throughout employment in this classification. Special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential functions of the position.

Certifications: Successful completion of the California Air Resources Board certification to perform emission compliance testing is required by the completion of the probationary period.

Special Requirement: Possession of the small and large hand tools necessary to perform all assigned work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: the methods, tools, testing instruments, parts, and equipment used in the major repair, replacement, installation, and overhaul of on/off road equipment, and medium/heavy duty trucks; safety diagnosis, and preventative maintenance inspection methods and techniques; techniques and methods of repairing, replacing, installing, and overhauling on/off road equipment, medium/heavy duty trucks, and related component parts, including diesel, gasoline, electric, and alternate fuel engines, carburetors, hydraulic and electrical systems, fuel injection systems, transmissions, and differentials; the theory, care, and operation of diesel, gasoline, electric, and alternate fuel powered engines and mechanical components for the maintenance and repair of on/off road equipment and medium/heavy duty trucks.

Ability to: diagnose and locate mechanical and safety problems, and determine appropriate corrective action; repair, replace, remove, install, and overhaul of medium/heavy duty trucks and on/off road equipment, including emergency vehicles, man lift vehicles, park maintenance equipment, road maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and generators (both stationary and mobile), and related component parts without direct supervision; research and identify appropriate replacement parts; effectively use hand tools, electrical testing instruments, and machines in the repair, replacement, removal, installation, and overhaul of on/off road equipment, medium/heavy duty trucks, and related component parts; perform emission control testing and certification; read and write English; interpret manufacturers’ specifications; follow oral and written instructions; use computer systems to access and maintain accurate records, including updates to inventory records, parts orders, and time records; perform basic arithmetic calculations; work effectively with customers and vendors; work under varying field and weather conditions and, occasionally, on weekends.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan :Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan :Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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