Equipment Mechanic I/II

City of Antioch•Antioch, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Antioch is accepting applications for the Equipment Mechanic I/II position within the Public Works Department. The Public Works Department plays a vital role in keeping Antioch safe, clean, and connected. Our team provides maintenance and essential services that directly impact the community. Under supervision (Equipment Mechanic I) or general supervision (Equipment Mechanic II), performs a variety of skilled duties involved in performing minor and major maintenance and repair work on automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, tractors, mowers, and other heavy and light equipment; inspects, diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, and adjusts engines, transmissions, and related vehicle systems and components; services and performs preventive maintenance duties on a variety of vehicles and equipment; and maintains a variety of records including City vehicle repair and inventory documents.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
One year of experience in automotive and equipment maintenance and repair (for I).
Three years experience in automotive, diesel and heavy equipment maintenance and repair comparable to an Equipment Mechanic I with the City of Antioch (for II).
Possession of, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Must obtain an appropriate Class A driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months of appointment (for I).
Must obtain an appropriate M-1 driver’s license to operate a motorcycle within one year of appointment (for I).
Possession of an appropriate Class A driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement (for II).
Possession of an appropriate M-1 driver’s license to operate a motorcycle (for II).
Possession of an air conditioning service license (for II).
Operations, services and activities of a fleet maintenance and repair program.
Current methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in the overhaul, repair, maintenance, and adjustment of gas and diesel powered equipment and vehicles.
Principles of gasoline and diesel powered engine mechanics as applied to the maintenance and repair of automotive and construction equipment.
Operating and repair characteristics of hydraulic systems.
Methods and techniques of performing preventive maintenance including preventive maintenance inspection methods.
Methods and techniques of performing diagnostic troubleshooting services.
Methods and techniques of metal fabrication and welding.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Shop mathematics.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Basic office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Perform a variety of equipment maintenance work in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing vehicles, equipment, and components.
Safely and effectively operate a variety of power and hand tools used in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing heavy and light vehicles and equipment.
Diagnose defects in automotive equipment; operate a variety of technical diagnostic equipment used on automotive equipment including computerized automotive diagnostic equipment.
Perform a variety of fabricating and welding work.
Maintain a variety of shop and repair records and logs.
Estimate time, materials, and cost for repair work.
Take coaching, instruction, and feedback with a cooperative and positive attitude.
Read and interpret manuals, schematics, plans and specifications.
Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
Minimize public and employee safety hazards by conforming to required codes.
Successfully operate office equipment and various software programs as required using computers or other types of hand held devices.
Exercise good judgment and initiative in work functions.
Understand and follow complex verbal and written directions and instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public, coworkers, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Employees must demonstrate proficiency on a variety of skills/tasks to the satisfaction of the Division Manager prior to a recommendation being made to flex to the Worker II classification.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled equipment maintenance duties including troubleshooting and repairing automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, tractors, mowers, and other heavy and light equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and servicing including inspections of vehicle or equipment drive trains, tires, body, gas and diesel engines, chassis components, and hydraulic systems; perform tune-ups, frame and chassis lubes, and oil and filter changes.
Overhaul engines, transmissions, clutch assemblies, differentials, carburetors, fuel injection systems, hydraulic valves and pumps, and generators.
Remove, repair, and reinstall external engine components such as belts, alternators, water pumps, power steering pumps, radiators, injection pumps, vacuum pumps, and miscellaneous filters.
Perform diagnosis, repair, and installation of vehicle electrical systems including batteries, charging systems, aftermarket components, lighting systems, computer system components, and switches such as relays, remote switching systems and solenoids.
Remove, repair, and install chassis or frame components including shocks, struts, spindles, bushings, brake assemblies such as drums, rotors, and wheel and master cylinders, fuel tanks, and steering components.
Conduct emergency repair work on vehicles and equipment in the field; transport equipment between locations as necessary.
Perform fabrication and welding to include MIG, arc, and gas welding and cutting.
Maintain vehicle maintenance and repair records and accurate inventory control records in accordance with the California Highway Patrol vehicle code and BIT (biannual inspection of terminals) programs.
Maintain and repair shop equipment; clean and maintain assigned work area; dispose of hazardous materials according to local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform related duties as required.