Automotive Mechanic

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

Introduction The San Joaquin County Public Works - Fleet Services Division is recruiting to fill one full-time Automotive Mechanic vacancy and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Inspects, diagnoses problems, repairs and overhauls automobiles and gasoline-powered trucks in the field or shop. Operates equipment to analyze engine troubles; diagnoses on-board computer fault codes, noises, and mechanical failures; adjusts and/or repairs fuel injection systems; repairs and installs automotive equipment such as starters, alternators, windshield wiper motors, sirens, spotlights and special police equipment. Tunes engines using diagnostic and electronic testing equipment; checks and certifies smog control devices; replaces main and connecting rod bearings; inspects and repairs automatic transmissions, universal joints, differentials, transaxles, front and rear axles, power steering systems and anti-lock brake systems; inspects and repairs hydraulic accessory systems such as lift gates; relines and adjusts brakes; aligns wheels. Inspects and repairs automotive air conditioning equipment. Evaluates the condition of cooling systems, locates faults or defects, and makes necessary repairs. Prepares work reports as required. May train and inspect the work of Equipment Service Workers and/or Automotive Mechanic Apprentices. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Experience: Two years as an Automotive Mechanic Apprentice in San Joaquin County service. OR PATTERN II Experience: Two years of automotive mechanic work repairing late-model vehicles which included front wheel drives, fuel injection systems, command control computer systems, transaxles, power steering systems, anti-lock brake systems, automatic transmissions, alternators, and air conditioning equipment. AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Requirements

Two years as an Automotive Mechanic Apprentice in San Joaquin County service OR Two years of automotive mechanic work repairing late-model vehicles which included front wheel drives, fuel injection systems, command control computer systems, transaxles, power steering systems, anti-lock brake systems, automatic transmissions, alternators, and air conditioning equipment.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems in automotive equipment, and perform the work required to make necessary repairs to automotive and other public works equipment including fuel injection systems and transaxles
Interpret on-board computer fault codes
Follow oral and written instructions
Maintain established schedules and deadlines
Use the tools, machines, and testing instruments of the automotive mechanic trade.

Responsibilities

Inspects, diagnoses problems, repairs and overhauls automobiles and gasoline-powered trucks in the field or shop.
Operates equipment to analyze engine troubles; diagnoses on-board computer fault codes, noises, and mechanical failures; adjusts and/or repairs fuel injection systems; repairs and installs automotive equipment such as starters, alternators, windshield wiper motors, sirens, spotlights and special police equipment.
Tunes engines using diagnostic and electronic testing equipment; checks and certifies smog control devices; replaces main and connecting rod bearings; inspects and repairs automatic transmissions, universal joints, differentials, transaxles, front and rear axles, power steering systems and anti-lock brake systems; inspects and repairs hydraulic accessory systems such as lift gates; relines and adjusts brakes; aligns wheels.
Inspects and repairs automotive air conditioning equipment.
Evaluates the condition of cooling systems, locates faults or defects, and makes necessary repairs.
Prepares work reports as required.
May train and inspect the work of Equipment Service Workers and/or Automotive Mechanic Apprentices.

Benefits

Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 .
Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits.
Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.
Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time.
Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.