Equipment Master Mechanic

City of Davis•Davis, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs tasks requiring specialized knowledge in diagnosis and mechanical repairs involving the full range of vehicles and equipment including safety apparatus; maintains and makes minor and major mechanical repairs to City-owned vehicles and equipment; ensures the safe and proper operation of the City’s fleet; and performs related work as required. This is the advanced journey level in the Equipment Mechanic class series. Positions in this class are distinguished from the Equipment Mechanic II position in that they perform the most technically complex tasks in the diagnosis and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment, including Fire apparatus and other safety equipment, and are required to operate and train others in the operation of a variety of equipment and tools related to vehicle and equipment maintenance. Positions in this class are distinguished from supervisory classes in that they do not perform direct supervision duties.

Requirements

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in diagnosing, repairing, and adjusting gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment; including two (2) years at journey level.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid Class “A” or “B” California Driver’s License, with appropriate endorsements, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a certificate in air-conditioning refrigerant from the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Possession of Emergency Vehicle Technician I certification.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment or a related field.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized and skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered fire apparatus, vehicles, and equipment.
Participates in all safety programs required to effectively perform associated job requirements.
Inspects, diagnoses, and locates mechanical difficulties on a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles including various sizes and classes of pickup trucks, fire apparatus, police vehicles, cars, motorcycles, trailers, lawnmowers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, sewer trucks, alternative fuel vehicles, stationary engines, and heavy construction equipment.
Replaces or repairs faulty parts including electrical and charging systems, wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, fuel and water pumps, air-conditioning systems, radiators, and related parts and equipment.
Repairs and adjustment to gas and diesel engines, diagnose and repair air and hydraulic brakes; repairs and replaces components including power steering, alternators, batteries, distributors, relays, lights, and switches.
Steam cleans and washes vehicles; changes oil and filters; lubricates vehicles; checks charging systems and replaces batteries, battery cables, fan belts, filters, and wiper blades; tunes up gasoline and diesel engines; rebuilds and adjusts carburetors; repairs fuel injection systems for both gas and diesel engines.
Maintains maintenance records including cost of repairs and amount of time spent; requisitions, purchases, and restocks parts and supplies; maintains shop, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Diagnoses and repairs electrical difficulties; fabricates and modifies parts and equipment; installs and maintains equipment on public safety vehicles.
Diagnoses mechanical and drivability problems; operates computer diagnostic equipment.
Responds to employee and vendor inquiries in person, by telephone, and via e-mail.
Operates a variety of equipment and tools required for the maintenance of City equipment.
Picks-up and delivers vehicles for service; prepares used vehicles for sale or auction.
Coordinates and assigns daily tasks to assigned staff; provides training on performance of tasks including ensuring safety operations are followed.
Provides performance related feedback to division supervisor as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned.