Equipment Mechanic I
Job Description
We’re Hiring!
Position: Equipment Mechanic I
Company: City of Salinas
Company: City of Salinas
Job Brief
The city of salinas is accepting applications for equipment mechanic i with the city of salinas public works department.
Salary Detail
$4,752 – $6,063 a month
Experience
Employment Timeline is required
Qualifications
Diploma/GED ~ ~ Experience: Two years of journey level experience in automotive and equipment repair or 1year of the same experience following completion of an accredited mechanic apprenticeship program.
Job Detail
- Assist with inspecting, diagnosing, and locating mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks, and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment.
- Repair and adjust engines, clutches, and other mechanically moving equipment parts.
- Tune up engines, replace ignition parts, clean and adjust carburetors.
- Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of brake systems.
- Replace or repair faulty mechanical parts and equipment including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and equipment accessories.
- Maintain work, time and material records.
- Inspect automotive and power equipment for gas, oil, water, air battery water and other fluids, and add these supplies as needed.
- Lubricate all types of automobiles, trucks, light to heavy motorized and non-motorized equipment. change oil, filters, spark plugs, tail pipes, and mufflers. service transmissions and differentials. Inspect, rotate, replace and repair tires.
- Clean and wash equipment. steam clean motors and chassis.
- Keep records of dates and odometer reading on services performed and amounts of supplies used.
- Perform emergency roadside mechanical services on City vehicles and equipment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of:
- Tools, equipment, parts and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas and diesel-powered equipment.
- Operation and care of internal combustion and fluid powered vehicles and equipment.
- Safe work practices.
- Ability to:
- Perform minor and moderately complex mechanical work on variety of motorized equipment and vehicles.
- Use a variety of tools and equipment with skill. Maintain legible and accurate shop and repair records.
- Understand and safely carry out oral and writ10directions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Skill in:
- Operating and using a variety of power and hand tools.
- Performing a variety of routine to moderately complex mechanical repairs safely and accurately.
- Education: High School Diploma/GED Experience: Two years of journey level experience in automotive and equipment repair or 1year of the same experience following completion of an accredited mechanic apprenticeship program. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s License. Obtain California Class B Driver’s License within 6(6) months of hire. Special Instructions: Upon conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate must provide proof of the required education to the Human Resources Department. an official transcript(s) or an original degree will be accepted. Applicants with foreign degrees/transcripts must provide U.S. degree equivalency by submitting a credential evaluation report.
- Supplemental Information
- Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical mobility and stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time, and to walk over uneven surfaces. Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, climb, stoop and reach overhead. Physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds, and up to 90 pounds with assistance. Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand and power tools. Hearing and speaking ability sufficient to converse over the telephone, two-way radio and in person of10over the noise of machinery and traffic, to detect and describe noises in machinery. Vision sufficient to read fine printed materials on labels, manuals, diagrams, to work with color-coded wires with no color deficiencies, and to drive. Detect odors. Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors in a service bay, and occasionally in emergency situations, work under adverse weather conditions such as at night, in heavy traffic, in heat, cold and rain. wear a uniform and appropriate safety equipment. and attend workshops and classes during work and non-work as required. Work in and around potentially hazardous materials including various petroleum products, grease, motor oil, brake fluid, antifreeze, and freon.
- Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within 6months of appointment and every 2years thereafter.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills which may be required. For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Darlenne Birrueta, Human Resources Analyst, at 831-758-7388 or at darlenne.birrueta@salinas.gov . Veteran’s Preference: A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the City’s Veteran’s Preference Application (Download PDF reader) and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran’s preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254. Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Salinas employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. Selection Process: Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, assessment center and/or writ10exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION. Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas. Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request. Salary Steps: The following applies for Full-Time Regular positions only. Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of the probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after 1year, providing they successfully complete a probationary period.)
