Truck Mechanic

County of Riverside • Riverside, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside's TLMA Transportation Department has multiple opportunities for Truck Mechanics, located in Riverside. The Truck Mechanic will be tasked to perform a wide range of services on medium and heavy-duty gas and diesel trucks and trailers. Responsibilities will include servicing, adjusting, diagnosing and repairing mechanical defects. Experience in differentials, starters, alternators, hydraulic and air brake systems, clutches, axles, steering gears, suspension components, carburetors, fuel injection systems, cooling systems, air conditioning systems electrical systems is required. Including, mechanical experience with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. The most competitive candidates will be experienced with: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAT ET, CUMMINS In-Site and Bendix software programs; knowledgeable of Asset Works or other preventative maintenance software and able to maintain vehicle records in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program knowledge and/or welding/fabrication are highly desired. The selected candidate may be required to supply their own basic tools to perform the essential functions of the Truck Mechanic position. The anticipated work schedule is 4/10.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized heavy-duty truck mechanic apprenticeship training program.
• Four years in the repair and overhaul of heavy diesel and gasoline powered vehicles.
• Completion of trade related courses from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 24 quarter units equaling two years of the required experience.
• Completion of 144 hours of trade related courses from a recognized occupational training center, vocational school or specialized industrial program equaling six months of the required full-time experience.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License: Class B with tanker endorsement and ability to work in an environment with exposure to automotive/heavy equipment fluids/odors.
• Knowledge Of The principles of both gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines; the methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of heavy trucks; the operations and uses of diagnostic equipment.
• Ability To Diagnose the source of mechanical and electrical failures in heavy gasoline and diesel-powered trucks; read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams; follow written and oral directions; perform work safely.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAT ET, CUMMINS In-Site and Bendix software programs
• Knowledgeable of Asset Works or other preventative maintenance software
• Able to maintain vehicle records in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.
• Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program knowledge
• Welding/fabrication

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose mechanical failures and defects in a variety of heavy trucks.
• Rebuild or repair engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles, steering gears, carburetors, cooling systems, and other mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Complete 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; rough welding; maintain time and material records.

Benefits

• The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

What This Job Offers

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