Heavy Equipment Mechanic

sjgov•Stockton, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Joaquin County Public Works - Solid Waste Division is recruiting to fill one full-time Heavy Equipment Mechanic vacancy and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Four years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice in San Joaquin County service OR Four years of mechanic experience involving the repair of construction equipment and/or heavy trucks.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license at the time of application.
Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain a valid California Class B driver's license within six months of appointment, and to maintain such license while employed in this class.
Knowledge of principles and practices of heavy equipment maintenance and repair, including diesel engines, dray lines, bulldozers, backhoes and similar equipment.
Knowledge of methods, tools and standard practices of diesel and hydraulic equipment mechanics.
Knowledge of principles of operation of heavy equipment and related systems.
Knowledge of the use of test, welding and other shop equipment.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the heavy equipment mechanics trade.
Ability to diagnose trouble in diesel engines and heavy Public Works equipment.
Ability to operate various testing and repair equipment and follow automotive and equipment diagrams.
Ability to perform acetylene and electric welding.
Ability to use tools, machines and testing instruments of the trade.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Mobility – frequent standing and walking; occasional pushing, pulling, balancing, bending, twisting, climbing, kneeling, squatting.
Lifting/Carrying – frequently 50 pounds or less; occasionally 51 – 70 pounds.
Dexterity – frequent handling, reaching, grasping, and fingering.
Hearing/Talking – frequent hearing and speaking normal speech and speaking loudly over equipment noise; occasional hearing/talking on a radio.
Visual – frequent use of good overall vision, at normal or corrected to normal acuity; frequent use of depth perception and peripheral vision; occasional reading and close-up work.
Environmental – frequent exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, and odors; occasional exposure to varied weather conditions or working with hazardous materials.
Emotional/Psychological – frequent concentration and working independently.
Special Requirements – occasional working overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and/or emergency call-back; occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an Automotive Mechanic in San Joaquin County service may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Inspects diesel, hydraulic, road construction, and other similar equipment in the field or shop.
Disassembles and overhauls engines, differentials, transmissions, clutches, alternators, generators, starters, distributors, carburetors, steering mechanisms, brakes, hydraulic apparatus, and other assemblies.
Inspects, repairs, and overhauls trucks, power shovels, tractors, air compressors, bulldozers, ferries and other equipment.
Rebuilds and tunes engines using testing equipment; sets tappets; replaces main and connecting rod bearings; inspects and repairs automatic and standard transmissions, universal joints, and differentials; relines and adjusts brakes.
Shapes metal parts to precise dimensions within the class tolerance by means of a lathe or other precision equipment.
Repairs hydraulic systems on construction equipment; tests and makes precision adjustments.
Performs acetylene and electrical welding, and blacksmithing.
Evaluates the condition of cooling systems, locates faults or defects, and makes necessary repairs.
Prepares work reports as required.
May train and inspect the work of Equipment Service Workers, Automotive Mechanic Apprentices, and/or Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentices.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employees pay a portion of the premium). Dependent coverage is also available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life insurance coverage provided by the County, with amounts varying based on years of continuous service ($1,000 to $10,000). Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Allows employees to use pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses (Health Flexible Spending Account with annual limit and carry over) and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan with annual limit).
Retirement Plan covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred Compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code (annual contribution limits apply, with higher limits for individuals age 50 or older). Roth IRA is also available.
Vacation accrual: 10 days/year up to 3 years, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, and 23 days after 20 years.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: Eligible for eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid leave for death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: New employees receive the starting salary and are eligible for a merit increase to the next step after serving 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related coursework up to $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees in an approved four-year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than 8 hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.