Equipment Service Worker III

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

San Joaquin County Public Works’ Solid Waste Division is recruiting to fill four full-time Equipment Service Worker III vacancies and establish an eligible list for possible future vacancies. The position services, inspects, lubricates, and performs minor adjustments and repairs on heavy road construction and other mechanical equipment. It also includes servicing drawbridges and cable fixed ferries, maintaining service and inspection records, and providing service at equipment work sites. The role requires performing heavy manual labor and working in adverse weather conditions. New hires must pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background investigation. The County pays for the initial physical and drug screen. A valid California driver's license is required at application; a valid California Class B driver's license must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment. The position is represented by SEIU Local 1021. The announcement notes an additional 4% increase effective July 2027.

Requirements

Pattern I: Two years as an Equipment Service Worker II in San Joaquin County service; or Pattern II: four years servicing and lubricating automobiles or light trucks; or Pattern III: two years servicing and lubricating medium and heavy road construction equipment.
Valid California driver's license at application.
Obtain a valid California Class B driver's license within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and practices used in servicing light, medium, and heavy road construction equipment; basic operating principles and mechanical functioning of road construction equipment; and general mechanical principles.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work under adverse weather conditions; prepare and maintain basic service and inspection records and reports; follow oral and written directions; read and understand service manuals and related written material; and work effectively with other employees.
Successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background investigation.

Responsibilities

Lubricate heavy road construction equipment, including graders, bulldozers, rollers, compactors, tractors, and backhoes, and other mechanical equipment such as mowers, generators, and compressors.
Check oil levels, add or replace oil, and monitor lubricant needs.
Service heavy road construction equipment by inspecting and replacing air, fuel, and oil filters; inspecting and maintaining batteries; checking for general mechanical problems; and making minor adjustments and repairs or reporting the need for repairs.
Start, operate, and move equipment as necessary.
Schedule equipment service by consulting service records and manuals or responding to requests from Foremen and Equipment Operators; maintain service records and project future service needs.
Regularly inspect, lubricate, and make minor adjustments to mechanical parts of drawbridges and cable fixed ferries; maintain equipment service and inspection records.
Perform service at equipment work sites and drive a service truck to those sites, stocking it with necessary parts, tools, and equipment.
Maintain supply inventory records.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans, with dependent coverage available; employees pay a portion of premiums.
Choice of two dental plans; employee-only coverage has no cost, with dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
Vision coverage; employee-only coverage has no cost, with dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
County-provided life insurance, with coverage amounts based on continuous service; employees may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
Voluntary 125 Flexible Benefits Plan for eligible health-related and dependent-care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
County retirement plan coverage under the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code; Roth IRA is also available.
Vacation accrual, increasing with years of service.
14 paid holidays each year for civil service status employees.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive of eight hours administrative leave when stated eligibility conditions are met.
Three days of paid bereavement leave for the death of a qualifying family member, with two additional days of accrued leave for the death of a spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
Merit salary increases after serving 52 weeks (2,080 hours) on each salary step, subject to eligibility.
Educational reimbursement for eligible career-related coursework and approved four-year college or university programs.
Downtown Stockton parking contribution of up to $20 per pay period for qualifying employees.
Up to 40 hours per year, no more than eight hours per month, to participate in children’s school activities.