Equipment Mechanic

ABOUT US:
The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,250 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
OUR MISSION:
EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.
OUR VALUES:

• Respect - We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
• Resilience - We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships - Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness - We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• Transparency - We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?

• Working with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission.
• Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click herefordetails regarding additional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
• Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch).

• Enjoy being challenged and are self-motivated
• Works well on a team or individually
• Enjoys a variety of work
• Willing to learn about new types of vehicles, equipment, and repair techniques

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
The Equipment Mechanic is the first level in the skilled Equipment Mechanic series. It is the journey level classification and requires the incumbent to be fully trained to perform a broad range of tasks that are routine and less complex. It is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Lead Equipment Mechanic, as the latter is the second level in the Skilled Equipment Mechanic series and provides lead direction. The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practice.

• Performs a variety of complex and technical work in the inspection, overhaul, maintenance, and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, machinery, and power and construction equipment;
• Performs repairs and maintenance on public safety vehicles including motorcycles, ATVs/UTVs, armored vehicle, and related public safety vehicles; inspects, diagnoses, repairs, overhauls, and installs motors, transmissions, differentials, steering mechanisms, pumps, vacuum boosters, air brake systems, and running gears;
• Inspects, installs, repairs, and adjusts parts, such as clutches, brakes, bearings, pistons, rings, rods, timing gears, oil and fuel pumps, filter units, superchargers, and ignition components;
• Repairs, modifies, and overhauls reduction gears, hydraulic and braking systems, steering systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, and similar units;
• Develops improvements required for equipment chassis drive trains, hydraulic systems, etc. to meet District operating and safety requirements, to include modifying equipment and fabricating parts;
• Repairs various body and chassis parts and a wide variety of specialized mechanical parts, such as crawler tracks, winches, bulldozer blades, loader scoops, lift cables, hydraulic lift units, etc.;
• Uses stick, wirefeed, carbon-arc, and acetylene welding equipment; repairs and maintains small power units, generators, and solar systems; diagnoses and repairs hydraulic system components including control, check, and diverter valves and develops and builds such systems as needed for improved operation;
• Installs and repairs emergency equipment on public safety vehicles including emergency lights, programming light controllers, and radios;
• Reads and interprets mechanical drawings, specifications, and shop manuals;
• Performs preventive maintenance work on heavy trucks and heavy construction equipment, and makes emergency repairs in the field;
• Confers with equipment operators to determine operational problems and recommends methods to minimize breakdowns and repairs;
• Provides estimates on labor and parts needed to perform special modification and repair work;
• Maintains and repairs light equipment, such as portable pumps, portable gasoline generators, and mowing machines;
• Operates and maintains hand and power tools, welding apparatus, such as stick, wirefeed, carbon-arc, and acetylene, and other shop equipment necessary to the work;
• Performs test operation and incidental lubrication of equipment repaired, making final adjustments as needed;
• Performs BIT inspections;
• Performs smog and opacity inspections; prepares and keeps time/cost and maintenance records;
• Repairs inoperative vehicles in the field or tows work to the shop;
• Operates smog machines and performs smog tests;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• The principles of gasoline and diesel-powered engines and equipment, the methods of their repair, and of the hazards and safety precautions of the mechanic's trade.

Skilled in:

• The operation of mechanical equipment, diagnostic equipment, machine tools, and hand equipment necessary to do the work,
• The analysis of mechanical defects in automotive equipment; air brake systems on large trucks and trailers;
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Handle heavy equipment and operate electronic diagnostic instruments;
• Operate mechanical equipment, diagnostic equipment, machine tools, and hand equipment necessary to the work, and in the analysis of mechanical defects in automotive equipment; work without direct supervision;
• Possess physical characteristics necessary to perform the critical and important duties of this position, to include sufficient agility to work in tight or confined conditions and sufficient strength to lift replacement parts weighing up to 80 pounds;
• Perform BIT inspections; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of a valid Class B California Driver's License, including the tank endorsement is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification or must be obtained within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain and subsequently maintain the required license could result in the incumbents removal from the position.,
• License requirements are subject to changes in State and Federal law, and the East Bay Regional Park District must comply with mandated changes at all times.
• *Class B license holder will be may have random drug test and DMV pull notice for the duration of employment
• Depending on work location and assignment, ability to use a respirator in the performance of work. In accordance with CAL OSHA respirator regulations, Title 8, 5144 (c) (g) (l) (A) (l.), incumbent shall not wear facial hair (e.g. beards, long sideburns, etc.) that impedes the effectiveness of the respirator.
• May be required to work unusual hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must pass a Level 1 Background Check which includes: employment history verification, employee reference check, education or certificate verification, Department of Justice fingerprinting, and criminal history review.
• Must wear a Park District Uniform
• All East Bay Regional Park District employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment

UNION AFFILIATION:
AFSCME: East Bay Regional Parks Employees, Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, represents this classification. Wages, hours, and other terms of conditions of employment are covered in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Park District and Local 2428. The probationary period for this classification is nine (9) months.
Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) required parts:

1. A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, and
2. Completed supplemental questions.

Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
The selection process will include the following:

• Application Screening
• Supplemental Questions Screening
• Performance Exam
• Oral Examination

Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154 at least five business days before the test.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for e...