The City of Bakersfield is Hiring a Fleet Equipment Mechanic II Near Bakersfield, CA
Description SALARY: $31.88 - $38.74/Hour Please note: An additional 5% increase will be effective 7/1/2024 ISSUE DATE: 5/21/24 FILING DEADLINE: Continuous. The application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable; therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible. First application review on June 4, 2024. THE POSITION: Under minimal supervision, performs maintenance, repairs and overhauls of the City’s light and/or heavy equipment including trucks, construction equipment, automobiles, fire vehicles, police vehicles, small engine equipment, refuse vehicles, street sweepers, generators, recycling equipment, and similar equipment; and performs other duties as required. Representative Duties REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of all positions in the class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Diagnoses, inspects, maintains, and repairs all City equipment from bumper to bumper and attachments using best available practices and following all safety procedures; Diagnoses and performs major and minor repairs; Performs shop and field inspections to determine repair needs, estimate time and cost of repairs; and make repairs as needed within established time standards; Installs, replaces, and repairs a variety of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket parts and devices; Performs welding, fabricating, and modifications as needed; Utilizes all diagnostic equipment such as scanners and laptops to perform repairs, programming, and updates as needed to complete the repair; Updates and maintains equipment records; Monitors and communicates parts and supplies for equipment repairs and facility needs; Ensures parts ordered are received and processed correctly; Assists and trains personnel; Maintains a clean work area and assists with the cleaning of shop areas and equipment; Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work. View full Job Description Here: Fleet Equipment Mechanic II Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED City Application, Supplemental Questionnaire and Certifications that they have:
Graduated from high school or attained a satisfactory score on a G.E.D test; AND
Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles and/or equipment; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties. Successful completion of appropriate trade school or technical course work in related area may be substituted for up to one year of the required work experience.
A valid Class "C" California driver's license is required.
A Class "A" California driver's license must be obtained within the six-month probationary period .
Some positions may be required to possess a valid Class A smog license.
May require certain State certifications or licenses as needed to perform job duties.
Must provide own tools as per established guidelines
Highly Desirable
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: View the full Job Description above. Full Summary Of Benefits By Bargaining Unit
Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
Fire Safety Unit
Police Safety Unit
General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)
VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit. 1-4 years of service: 10 days per year. 5-13 years of service: 15 days per year. 14 years of service: 20 days per year. Vacation - Fire Safety Shift Personnel Only1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts) 5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts) 16 years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts) HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year. SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees. INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information). RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement websitefor additional information.