Senior Mechanic

City of Perris•Perris, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, to lead and perform highly skilled advanced mechanical work related to City vehicles and equipment including utility and street maintenance equipment; and to perform welding and fabrication work as necessary, following established practices, procedures, and safety regulations. Exercises technical and functional leadership over lower level staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
Knowledge of operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of City owned equipment.
Knowledge of methods and procedures of electric and oxy-acetylene welding and some mig and tig welding.
Knowledge of principles and practices of fuel delivery systems including gas, diesel, and CNG.
Knowledge of equipment electrical systems.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in mechanical work.
Knowledge of principles of lead supervision and training.
Knowledge of operating and repair characteristics of hydraulic systems, high pressure air systems, and high-pressure water systems.
Knowledge of operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment.
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and tools used in routine welding and fabrication work.
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
Ability to operate a variety of automotive, truck, heavy equipment and testing equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to troubleshoot and determine appropriate action in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
Ability to perform skilled electrical, welding, and mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation work.
Ability to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work with independence and make decisions relative to work methods and tools.
Ability to provide lead supervision and training to assigned staff.
Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics and fabrication blueprints.
Ability to independently perform the most difficult mechanical repair work.
Ability to interpret, explain, and enforce policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during work.
Seven years of experience in automotive and power equipment repair.
Equivalent to a High School diploma supplemented by specialized training.
Possession of an appropriate, valid Class C Driver's License and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.
Ability to obtain and possess, an appropriate, valid California Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) plus all required endorsements, within (90) days from the date of hire.
Possession of minimum four (4) of the eight (8) specified Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications, with the ability to obtain the remaining certifications within a 12-month probationary period.
Alternatively, candidates may qualify if they possess at least three (3) of the seven (7) specified Dealership Certifications and obtain the remaining certifications within the same 12-month probationary period.
The incumbent must maintain all necessary and required certifications throughout the course of employment in this classification.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, push, pull, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to noise, chemicals, aryl mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Nice To Haves

Some mig and tig welding experience.
Four (4) of the eight (8) specified Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications.
Three (3) of the seven (7) specified Dealership Certifications.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks, and a variety of diesel gasoline, electric, and natural gas-powered maintenance and construction equipment.
Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials and clutches; tune engines; resolve fuel injection problems; replace ignition parts; clean and adjust carburetors.
Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment on City vehicles and off-road equipment.
Inspect, diagnose, locate mechanical difficulties on construction and maintenance equipment.
Ensure that all vehicles and equipment are in safe and operational condition; repair road emergency vehicles and equipment to all City owned property.
Provide technical information for equipment and vehicle bid specifications; provide bid specifications for tools and equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, electronic, gas, diesel, solar, hybrid, or CNG fuel systems.
Test and repair starters, alternators, generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches; recharge or replace batteries; diagnose and make repairs on air conditioning systems, vehicles, and equipment; inspect, replace, and install emission control devices in City vehicles.
Make light and major repairs on pumps and valves; adjust and repair or replace components on suspension systems for vehicles and equipment.
Develop and direct a regular inspection schedule of equipment and machinery; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems in vehicles and equipment.
Service, inspect, maintain, and lubricate heavy duty industrial equipment including tractors, graders, wheel loaders, and dump trucks; Operate motorized equipment in connection with repairs and servicing; change and repair tires; replace worn tires; balance wheels after tire change.
Perform electric and oxy-acetylene welding in the fabricating and repair of equipment, structures, tools, and other related parts; design, lay out, and fabricate equipment parts; rebuild broken equipment and parts.
Perform safety and preventive maintenance tasks on vehicles, equipment and machinery; make road emergency vehicle and equipment repairs to all City owned property.
Assist maintenance and mechanical personnel in performance of complex or emergency duties as necessary; Obtain equipment parts, repair or replace electrical wiring, starter motors, etc.
Maintain accurate records, such as work, time, and materials; order supplies, parts, and materials, pick up parts, track transactions; clean and wash motorized equipment as necessary.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.