Heavy Equipment Service Worker

Ventura County•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, inspects, repairs, lubricates, and services gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles, construction equipment, and fire engines; assists mechanics; and performs related duties as required. The position is with the Fire Protection District. Heavy Equipment Service Workers are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation. The work includes preventive maintenance and safety inspections in the shop and field; servicing and making minor repairs to vehicles, heavy equipment, and related machinery; operating vehicles and equipment during servicing and repairs; keeping service and repair records; and using shop, diagnostic, fabrication, and testing equipment. The incumbent may also service small equipment and perform simple welding, component replacement, minor body repair, and spot painting. The position requires the ability to work in adverse weather and, as needed, overtime and rotating shifts that include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. It involves a full range of mobility and physical activity, including lifting and moving objects weighing 26–50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds.

Requirements

Some experience in automotive or heavy-equipment maintenance demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
As an alternative experience pathway, at least two years servicing and performing minor repairs on automobiles, or at least one year servicing and performing minor repairs on heavy construction equipment.
Possess a valid California driver license at the time of hire.
Within 12 months of employment, obtain and maintain a valid Class A California Driver License with applicable endorsements.
Within 12 months of employment, obtain and maintain any license or certification currently required by the State of California for repair and/or operation of County vehicles or equipment.
Within two years of employment, obtain and maintain Fire Pumps and Accessories certification from the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission (EVT).
Be willing and able to work in adverse weather, including heavy rain, snow, high winds, and excessive heat.
Be willing and able to work overtime and rotating shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
Ability to perform the role's physical demands, including a full range of mobility, manual dexterity, and lifting and moving objects weighing 26–50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds.
Working knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine operation and basic theory; vehicle, apparatus, and construction-equipment fuel, ignition, and electrical systems; and basic hydraulics, air and liquid cooling systems, tire and tube repair, and vulcanizing equipment.
Working skill in using shop, fabrication, welding, and testing equipment.
Ability to follow oral instructions, perform tasks requiring physical exertion and manual dexterity, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

ASE certifications in Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, and Preventive Maintenance Inspection.
At least three years of experience performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on medium- to heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment.
A California Class A Driver License and a good driving record.
Good interpersonal skills and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance services and safety inspections on vehicles, heavy construction equipment, and fire engines in the shop and field.
Service and repair gas-powered chainsaws, mowers, other small equipment, generator sets, and breathing-air compressors as needed.
Replace and adjust vehicle and equipment parts, including fan belts, brakes, filters, air cleaners, shock absorbers, mufflers, tracks, and clutches; steam-clean vehicles, equipment, tools, and components.
Balance and repair vehicle and construction-equipment tires and tubes.
Make minor mechanical repairs and adjustments, assist mechanics with overhauls and repairs, and perform engine tune-ups as needed.
Prepare and maintain service and repair records; write reports and enter and retrieve data.
Operate vehicles and equipment as necessary during servicing and repairs.
Use test equipment, grinders, hoists, shop tools, and computer equipment for engine, transmission, and brake diagnostics.
Perform simple welding to repair vehicles and fabricate equipment attached to vehicles.
Remove and replace body components, and perform minor body repairs and spot painting as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Educational incentive of 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a graduate degree.
Vacation accrual of approximately 14 days per year for new regular, full-time employees during the first 10,400 hours or five years of service, with increased accrual based on service up to 26 days per year and a 400-hour vacation bank.
After 14,560 hours of continuous service, employees may elect to redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued that year, subject to the stated prior-use condition.
Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period and receive a 40.04-hour advance at hire, balanced after 13 biweekly pay periods.
Eligible employees may participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or Section 457 Plan; the position is eligible for up to a 3% match on 401(k) contributions.
Full-time employees receive a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible dependent-care and health-care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
County retirement plan, with contributions from both the County and employees, and Social Security; reciprocity with other public retirement systems may be established if eligible.
13 paid holidays per year, including a scheduled floating holiday.
Bilingual incentive may be available depending on operational necessity and certification of skill.
Eligible for overtime compensation.