Equipment Mechanic - Extra Help

Salary: $25.46 - $32.50 Hourly
Location : 96001, CA
Job Type:Extra Help
Job Number: 125_PW_EH_031924
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: 4/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2024
SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENT" SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: APRIL 05, 2024 AT 5:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
$25.46 - $32.49 APPROXIMATE HOURLY
ABOUT THE POSITION
Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, to perform journey level work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, electric, and diesel-powered heavy-duty trucks and equipment; and to perform related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Diagnoses and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of equipment, including gasoline, electric, and diesel powered trucks, tractors, and heavy equipment; makes major and minor mechanical repairs; disassembles, repairs or replaces worn parts; removes and installs water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear; repairs heavy equipment, checking and replacing rollers, pins and bushings; replaces electrical wiring; may use welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild and strengthen various parts and pieces of equipment; may be required to assist in road maintenance activities; and maintains records of time and materials used on each job.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of:
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in this work environment; operating principles of electric motors and engines fueled by gasoline, diesel, or gaseous fuels; methods, materials, paint, tools, and techniques used in repair, maintenance, welding, and fabrication of heaving and light equipment and mechanical repair work on a variety of equipment; and the use and care of tools used in said work.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively with those contacted in the course of work; follow written and oral instructions; adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; repair tires; interpret and work from sketches, schematic drawings, and other diagrams; perform with skill and independence in troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing damage and defects in heavy and light equipment; opacity test equipment; and operate drill presses, hydraulic presses, chop saws, bench grinders, gas and arc welding equipment, and laptop or scan tools.
These employment standards are typically attained with one (1) year of journey level experience in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of trucks and heavy equipment, including diesel powered and track laying equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a California Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Must possess own tools.

MINIMUM TOOL REQUIREMENTS

• One set 1/4 drive sockets, ratchets, and extensions.
• One set 3/8 drive sockets, 1/4 to 7/8 standard and deep sets.
• One 3/8 drive ratchet and extensions. Extensions should be 3 in., 6 in. and 12 in.
• One 5/8 and one 13/16 sparkplug socket.
• One set 1/2 drive sockets, 7/16 in. to 1 1/4 in. stand and deep.
• One 1/2 drive ratchet, breaker bar and extensions 2 in., 5 in., and 12 in.
• Two sets of combination wrenches 1/4 in to 1 1/4 in or any combination of open or box end wrenches.
• One set standard tip screwdrivers.
• One set Phillips tip screwdrivers.
• One set torx bit screwdrivers or torx bit set.
• One pair of slip joint pliers (Channel lock).
• One pair of diagonal cutting pliers.
• One pair of needle nose pliers.
• One pair of wire crimping and stripping pliers.
• Two ball peen hammers, various sizes.
• One set of punches.
• One set of chisels.
• One set of prybars.
• One set of spark plug feeler gauges.
• One set of feeler gauges.
• One flashlight.
• One tape measure.
• One inspection mirror.
• One electrical test light.
• One set of Allen wrenches, standard, and metric.
• One set brake tools.
• One set metric wrenches, 8 to 19mm.
• One set metric sockets, 8 to 19mm.
• One set of ½ in metric and standard impact sockets.
• One impact universal or a set of impact universal sockets.
• One ½ in. impact air wrench.
• One creeper.
• One tire gauge.
• One tire valve core tool.
• One air cut off tool or die grinder.
• Toolboxes as needed. They should be of the locking type for security reasons.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you have one year of journey-level experience in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of trucks and heavy equipment, including diesel powered and track laying equipment? Yes/No
   
2. If yes, to question #1, please list your work experience and your dates of employment. If no, please type "N/A".
   
3. Do you have an appropriate Class A California Driver's License? Yes/No
   
4. Do you possess the minimum tool requirements? Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on April 05, 2024. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, "Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter," or "See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter" the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
NOTE:
Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
Holidays:
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
Vacation:
10 working days a year during the first three years of service; 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service; 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service; 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service. Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.
Sick Leave:
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual. Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement. Note - accrued sick leave may not be used until after three months of employment. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.
Bereavement:
Maximum of 24 hours for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.
Health Plan:
Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance and has an alternative Blue Cross plan. Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan. Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium. Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.
Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employe...