Fleet Services Mechanic I

Eastern Municipal Water District•Perris, CA

1d•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, this entry-level position involves servicing, inspecting, maintaining, and making minor repairs to a variety of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The role includes performing scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and assisting higher-level technicians. Initially, incumbents work under close supervision, learning routine operations such as fueling, servicing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and complex, with less supervision as skills develop. Positions at this level perform duties similar to Fleet Services Mechanic II but with less independence and discretion.

Requirements

Basic operations and maintenance of vehicle systems and components.
Basic diagnostic skills, mechanical knowledge.
Use and maintenance of shop, hand and power tools, such as sockets, wrenches, torque wrenches, pneumatic wrenches, greasing tools and other related tools.
Types and grades of lubricants, coolants, brake, steering, and other fluids used in automotive and equipment servicing.
Use and maintenance of tire changing and balancing equipment.
Laws pertaining to handling and disposal of hazardous waste and clean air requirements.
District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination including computer and software programs relevant to work.
Perform routine vehicle servicing tasks.
Operate basic shop, hand and power tools, vehicle hoists and jacks.
Disassemble and reassemble multi-piece various pieces of equipment.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections.
Operate tire changing and balancing equipment.
Operate computerized alignment equipment.
Operate forklift and maintain certification.
Perform minor body work and paint, and minor upholstery repairs.
Use service manuals.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Keep basic maintenance logs and records.
Make sound independent judgments within established guidelines.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
One (1) year of experience in the servicing of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and motorized equipment.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
A valid California Class A driver’s license, or a valid California driver’s license with the ability to obtain a California Class A driver’s license within one (1) year of date of hire, and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy is required if performing service and making minor repairs on heavy duty vehicles.
Ability to obtain and maintain Forklift Operator Certification within one (1) year of date of hire by participating in the District provided forklift training.

Nice To Haves

Positions at the Fleet Services Mechanic I level may exercise some of these knowledge and abilities statements in a learning capacity.

Responsibilities

Inspects, adds, and/or changes fluid levels in brake, steering, and other systems; changes oil and filters, and radiator fluids.
Inspects vehicles for operating condition and safety problems; reports problems to supervisor or mechanics.
Performs brake repairs and overhauls, including turning drums and rotors; aligns vehicle front ends using computerized four-wheel alignment system.
Fuels vehicles and equipment; keeps gasoline, oil, and lube services records on vehicles and equipment.
Changes engine, transmission, differential, and power take-off lubricants; checks and replaces radiator, hydraulic, and pneumatic hoses.
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on a variety of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty equipment; performs 90-day truck inspections required by law.
Changes, balances, and repairs tires on vehicles and light- and heavy-duty equipment, including split-rim wheels; changes and installs bulbs, wiper blades, and other simple mechanical parts; diagnoses and repairs vehicle charging systems.
Operates compressors, cranes, steam cleaners, pneumatic and electric tools.
Reads, interprets, and works from manuals, diagrams, and written instructions.
Drives trucks to deliver supplies and materials.
Delivers and picks up equipment requiring a Class A license.
Responds to service calls in the field making minor repairs and replacement of parts to vehicles and equipment.
Maintains records and logs of servicing of vehicles and equipment.
Cleans parts and engines, washes and cleans automobiles and equipment, and cleans shop and vehicle service areas.
Assists higher level technician staff in maintenance and repair duties.
May perform minor maintenance and repairs to vehicles and equipment, such as repairing brakes, replacing shocks, changing oil, repairing tires, replacing bulbs and fuses, and inspecting safety devices.
Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 benefit formula, employees pay the 7% contribution. New Members: 2% at 62 benefit formula, employees current contribution is 7.5%. EMWD does not participate in Social Security.
Retiree Medical Coverage provided through CalPERS with EMWD providing the PEMHCA minimum.
Deferred Compensation: Two programs are offered to employees: 401(a) – EMWD provides annual contributions of $1,180 and a 457 voluntary plan where EMWD provides a match to the 401(a) ranging from 4.5% to 6.0% of employee’s annual salary dependent upon CalPERS tier.
Medical Plans: Several health plans are offered, with EMWD currently contributing $2,739/month towards the premiums for employees and family; medical in-lieu is available with required proof of coverage.
Dental Plan: Full coverage for employees and family in the base plan at no cost with EMWD contributing up to $1,560 annually. Employees have the option to elect an enhanced plan with the employee paying the difference through voluntary payroll deductions.
Vision Plan: Full coverage for employees and family in the base plan at no cost with EMWD contributing up to $245 annually. Employees have the option to elect an enhanced plan with the employee paying the difference through voluntary payroll deductions.
Voluntary Plans: Health Care and Child/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, supplemental accident, cancer, critical illness, life and AD&D, pet and short-term disability insurance available through payroll deductions.
Life Insurance: Equal to annual salary up to a maximum of $250,000 at no cost. Employees may purchase up to an additional $500,000 in life insurance with EMWD paying 50% of the premium.
Paid Time Off (PTO): 176 hours per year, increasing after year 5 completed.
Holidays: 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year.
Bereavement Leave: up to 5 days.
Tuition Reimbursement: up to $6,198 annually.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Available to employees and their families.
Telecommute Opportunities: Available to qualifying employees on a case-by-case basis when operationally feasible and accordance with EMWD’s Telecommute Policy.
Alternative Work Schedule: Employees are provided opportunity to work a 4/10 or 9/80 work schedule dependent on position and operational needs.