Equipment Mechanic I/II

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Equipment Mechanic I/II

Salary

$26.30 - $35.47 Hourly

Location

Placerville, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2501-6201/6202PV

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

01/23/2025

Closing Date

2/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

T HE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The County of El Dorado (https://edcgov.us/) , Department of Transportation (https://edcgov.us/Government/DOT) is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DIVISION

The Maintenance and Operations Division is composed of Road Crews, Fleet Services, Equipment Mechanics, and Traffic Control Crews. This dedicated team manages the repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing County roadway and drainage infrastructure. It is also responsible for the maintenance of all 1083 centerline miles of roadway in the County.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join the Department of Transportation as an Equipment Mechanic I/II to gain valuable experience in maintaining, repairing, and overhauling heavy and light road maintenance and construction equipment.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair of heavy and light equipment such as trucks, tractors, graders, and caterpillars; diagnose, repair, and overhaul gas and diesel engines.

• Re-line, rebush and rebuild cams, brake pots, valves, and related parts of braking systems.

• Perform major and minor repairs of rear suspension, walking beams, and torque arms.

• Repair and replace driveline components, overhaul rear ends, reduction power dividers, clutch assemblies, universal joints, drive shafts, and related components.

• Repair and maintain manual, automatic, and power shift transmissions, torque converters, and related components.

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems, and associated power take-off equipment.

• Rebuild, repair and adjust hydraulic pumps, cylinders, control valves, motors, and related components.

• Diagnose and repair power and manual steering systems; electrical systems, starters, generators, and related systems, components, and parts.

  Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/853896?keywords=equipment%20mechanic&pagetype=classSpecifications) for a full description of duties and responsibilities

  Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications.

  Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in the application will not be accepted).

Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from a regionally accredited college or university. Courses from non-regionally accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

Experience:

Equipment Mechanic I:

Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy construction equipment.

Successful completion of appropriate trade school or technical coursework in diesel or gasoline-powered mechanics may be substituted for the required work experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of one year.

Equipment Mechanic II:

In addition to the above, EITHER two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Equipment Mechanic I class

OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the vehicle/equipment repair trade.

Licenses and Certifications :

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Must regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to sixty (60) pounds. Must be willing to work night and weekend shifts. Must be willing to work overtime and off-hour shifts in emergency situations.

Equipment Mechanic I: must acquire a valid commercial Class A or Class B driver's license with no restrictions as to transmission, air brakes, or Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire. Some positions may also require maintaining a Hazardous Materials Endorsement which must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire.

Equipment Mechanic II: must acquire a valid commercial Class A or Class B driver's license with no restrictions as to transmission, air brakes, or Tanker Endorsement, within six (6) months from date of hire. Some positions may also require maintaining a Hazardous Materials Endorsement which must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/853896?keywords=equipment%20mechanic&pagetype=classSpecifications) to view the Equipment Mechanic I/II minimum qualifications, as well as the physical environmental and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us.

Click Here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Careers/Recruitment/Tips-for-Applying-with-the-County) to get tips for applying with the County.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Best Qualified Evaluation: A best qualified evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process and ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.

Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Equipment Mechanic I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We currently have the following vacancy:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Department of Transportation located in Placerville, CA.

Click Here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Careers/Human-Resources/FAQs) for Frequently Asked Questions

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

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Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento

• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport

• 129 miles to San Francisco

  Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports

• Skiing and Snowboarding

• Live Music and Music Festivals

• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries

• El Dorado County Fair

• Placerville Speedway

• Farm to Fork Restaurants

• Local Shopping Gems

  Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/files/assets/county/v/1/documents/government/human-resources/gsfa-brochure-for-job-postings.pdf) for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Basic Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• County sponsored Wellness program

• Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays

• Floating Holidays

• Vacation and sick leave accruals

• Supervisory leave (supervising classifications only) and Bereavement leave

  Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

  Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

  To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits) .

  Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

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  Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

• I acknowledge receipt of this information

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  Select the box that best describes your current valid drivers license and attach a copy of the front and back of your valid license or DMV printout to your application.

• None

• California or Nevada Drivers License Class C

• California or Nevada Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B or A Permit

• California or Nevada Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B

• California or Nevada Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A

• Commercial Driver License from another State

  03

  Have you successfully completed trade school or technical coursework in diesel or gasoline-powered machines? If yes, please attach proof of units completed to your application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

• Yes

• No

  04

  Have you successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship in vehicle/equipment repair trade? If yes, please attach proof of completion to your application.

• Yes

• No

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  Select one response that best describes the length of experience you have maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing light vehicles.

• No experience

• Six months but less than two years of experience

• Two years but less than four years

• Four years or more

  06

  Select one response that best describes the length of experience you have maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy construction equipment.

• No experience

• Six months but less than two years of experience

• Two years but less than four years

• Four years or more

  07

  Select one response that best describes the length of experience you have using and maintaining hand, power, and pneumatic shop tools used in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair.

• No experience

• Six months but less than two years of experience

• Two years but less than four years

• Four years or more

  08

  Please describe your professional experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy construction equipment. Include in your response the number of years performing these duties and the names of the employers where this experience was gained. If you have no experience in this area, please type N/A.

  09

  Describe your experience using and maintaining hand, power, and pneumatic shop tools used in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair. Include the types of tools you have used and maintained. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

  Required Question