Truck Mechanic - Flood

County of Riverside • Riverside, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Flood Control and Water Conservation District is hiring a Truck Mechanic assigned to the Operations Division in Riverside. The position inspects and diagnoses mechanical failures and defects in heavy-duty trucks—including CNG, diesel, and gasoline platforms—as well as cars and light trucks. It repairs and overhauls major components and systems, performs tune-ups and brake adjustments, repairs smaller automotive equipment, conducts some welding and fabrication, and maintains time and material records. The selected candidate must supply their own basic tools. The work schedule is 4/10, Monday through Thursday, with availability to work weekends, holidays, and special events as department needs require. The schedule may change based on operational needs.

The District manages storm waters for conservation and to protect watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life, and property from flood damage. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve inclement weather, including rain, wind, and summer temperatures, as well as exposure to automotive and heavy-equipment fluids and odors. Certain positions are DOT safety-sensitive and require mandated alcohol and drug screening, driving-record review, and reference checks from former DOT-regulated employers. Employment offers are contingent on required pre-employment screening, including a physical examination, drug/alcohol test, and criminal background investigation with fingerprinting.

Requirements

• Complete a recognized heavy-duty truck mechanic apprenticeship training program; or have four years of experience repairing and overhauling heavy diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles. Trade-related college or university courses may substitute for experience at 12 semester or 24 quarter units per two years of required experience; alternatively, 144 hours of trade-related courses from a recognized occupational training center, vocational school, or specialized industrial program may substitute for six months of full-time experience.
• Know the principles of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines; methods, tools, equipment, and parts used to repair and maintain heavy trucks; and the operation and use of diagnostic equipment.
• Be able to diagnose mechanical and electrical failures in heavy gasoline- and diesel-powered trucks, read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams, follow written and oral directions, and work safely.
• Possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License; obtain a Class A or B license within six months of hire.
• Supply basic tools needed to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Be able to work with exposure to automotive and heavy-equipment fluids and odors.
• Be available to work weekends, holidays, and special events as department needs require.
• If assigned to a DOT safety-sensitive position, complete required DOT screening; submit a DMV driving record before hire; and meet applicable DOT testing and reference-check requirements.
• Complete the required pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol test, and criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• ASE Certification, specifically in the Medium/Heavy Truck series.
• CNG Certification.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing natural gas systems, in addition to standard heavy diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines.
• Experience replacing and adjusting heavy-duty air brakes, as well as hydraulic and vacuum braking systems.
• Experience with fleet management software and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Independently inspect and diagnose mechanical failures and defects in heavy-duty CNG, diesel, and gasoline trucks, cars, and light trucks.
• Repair and overhaul faulty major components, including rebuilding engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles, and steering gears.
• Perform tune-ups on carburetion, fuel injection, and ignition systems.
• Replace and adjust air, hydraulic, and vacuum brakes, starters, and generators.
• Repair smaller automotive equipment when required.
• Perform rough welding and fabrication.
• Maintain accurate shop time and material records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed