Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I

City of Turlock•Turlock, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs semiskilled and skilled journey level work in the mechanical repair and maintenance of light and heavy gasoline, CNG, hybrid, electric and diesel driven automotive and other mechanical equipment. This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments. Positions in the class perform technical mechanical work. Work involves the application of mechanical knowledge and techniques. Receives general supervision and direction from Fleet Services Manager, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance Mechanic, Sr. and from higher level technical.

Requirements

Servicing and minor maintenance of automotive and other power-driven equipment.
Oils, greases, and lubrication devices, and other tools and materials used in servicing equipment.
The methods and materials used in cleaning and washing automotive equipment.
Ratings and sizes of tires for sedans, light and heavy trucks and equipment, tractors and heavy earth moving equipment.
Learn principles and practices of auto maintenance
Learn proper safety techniques
Lubricate a wide variety of mechanical equipment.
Maintain time, mileage and servicing records.
Read manufacturer's lubrication charts.
Identify automotive parts and supplies.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Learn the use of welding (gas and wire) procedures.
Maintain servicing records.
One year of journey level experience performing automotive and heavy-duty equipment maintenance and repair.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Possession of a valid, appropriate California Driver's License at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Ability to obtain an ASE Brake Certification within 18 months of employment.
See well enough to read, write and make observations, operate hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment.
Hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person.
Bodily mobility to walk, bend, stand, crouch or climb for extended periods of time, operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (overhead).
Ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Class B commercial driver’s license with air brakes, tank and passenger endorsements is desirable.

Responsibilities

Inspect vehicles and equipment for needed repairs; perform necessary repairs as required or determined appropriate.
Lubricate automotive and power-driven equipment with the use of air pressure and lubrication tools.
Drain and refill crankcases; inspect and fill gearboxes with lubricants; replace lubricant fittings; maintain lubrication records.
Repair and maintenance of public transit buses.
Inspect, charge, and replace batteries.
Change and repair tires on light and heavy equipment.
Clean and wash motorized equipment.
Wash and otherwise keep shop and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
Make necessary mechanical adjustments to automotive and other power-driven equipment.
May assist Equipment Mechanic in mechanical overhaul and repair work.
Maintain necessary records of time, materials, and parts used.
Pack and replace wheel bearings.
Replace shock absorbers, fan belts, radiator hoses and u-joints.
Perform general overhaul, tune-up and repair work on automobiles and related power-driven equipment.
Inspect, adjust and replace necessary units and parts including cooling, fuel and exhaust components.
May fabricate and modify parts and equipment.
Repair and overhaul brakes, ignition systems, electrical systems, transmission, differentials, and hydraulic systems; inspect, repair, overhaul and assemble automotive electrical equipment such as generators, distributors, magnetos and starters.
Perform inspections of automotive or mechanical equipment to determine repair needs of estimate cost of repairs; perform occasional metal work by cutting, welding other procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment.
Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
The City will match employee's contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employee's base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
Two (2) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care account.
The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary. Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary. Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Associate/Bachelor/Master's Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)
Educational Reimbursement Program
Computer Loan Program Upon completion of probation.