The General Services Agency is seeking candidates with practical experience in maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles. The ideal candidate will be a positive-minded team player able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Customer-focused candidates well-versed in the diagnosis and repair of a variety of vehicle systems are encouraged to apply.
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The Equipment Mechanic performs journey level work in repairing, overhauling, and maintaining light to medium duty vehicles, boat motors, and small engine equipment powered by gasoline and diesel. This individual works under general direction in Fleet Services, a division of the General Services Agency. Performs related duties as assigned.
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- Work-Life Balance - Employees receive two weeks paid vacation and 96 hours of sick leave their first year.
- Benefits - The County offers a comprehensive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
- Additional Pays - Equipment Mechanics may be eligible to receive an additional 5% compensation when the employee possesses at least three (3) valid certificates of competency granted by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Employees may be eligible for an additional 2.5% when they possess at least eight (8) valid certificates of competency granted by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
- Allowances - The County has a shoe reimbursement procedure and purchases employees' tools needed for the job.
- Opportunities for Advancement - The County offers excellent training and development opportunities.
Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months.
Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.
- Examine and locate mechanical defects in a wide variety of automobiles, light to medium duty trucks, boat motors, and small engine equipment powered by gasoline and diesel;
- Make major and minor mechanical repairs to County vehicles and other equipment;
- Remove and disassemble engines, transmissions, differentials and rebuild as necessary;
- Time and adjust engines;
- Diagnose and repair electrical wiring and components;
- Diagnose and repair engine and transmission computer fault codes;
- Use welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild, and strengthen various parts; and
- Maintain detailed written and electronic records of work performed, parts, and other materials used.
- The operating principles of automotive equipment and other equipment powered with gasoline and diesel;
- Automotive emission control standards;
- Automotive A/C & smog control standards;
- Principles of preventive maintenance; and
- Basic computer operations.
- Demonstrate journeyman level competency in the adjustment and repair of equipment;
- Diagnose malfunctions and repairs, rebuild and adjust gasoline and diesel engines;
- Read and write English sufficient to interpret automotive manuals, parts books, and repairs orders;
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
- Prepare and maintain electronic and written records of repair orders, work completed, parts and materials used;
- Climb ladders, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl and move arms, as needed; and
- Pull or push 75 pounds in moving engine parts and lift 50 pounds in carrying auto parts.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Three (3) years of journey-level experience as an automotive mechanic. Experience must include computer diagnostic and repairing of engines, transmissions, front suspension, and differentials.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.
- One (1) year experience and/or certification in unfitting law enforcement and similar vehicles including removing, installing, troubleshooting, modifying, and repairing various types or emergency and electronic equipment; OR
- One (1) year experience with computers and computerized equipment including automotive software programs; AND
- Possession of a National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) Certificate or currently possess or be able to obtain within twelve (12) months, ASE Certifications A1 through A8.
- Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
- Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
- Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
- Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.
Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.