Extra-Hire Sheriff's Fleet Mechanic

Under limited supervision and direction, plans, organizes and coordinates the service and maintenance of the Sheriff's Office fleet, including but not limited to patrol vehicles, unmarked cars/trucks, special use vehicles, mobile incident command centers, motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles; makes recommendations regarding the purchase of new vehicles and equipment; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the journey-level classification and is distinguished from the Mechanic's series by its department specificity.  Incumbents in this class will perform all facets of routine to complex repairs to insure the availability of properly serviced and maintained Sheriff's Office vehicles and equipment; receive and prepare new vehicles and equipment for service; and coordinate with vendors on installation of safety equipment, radios and graphics.

• Plans, prioritizes, organizes and conducts the service, repair, and preventative maintenance of the Sheriff's Office fleet of vehicles and equipment including squad cars, trucks, trailers, special use vehicles and an equipment, mobile command centers, and other equipment used;
• Diagnose and perform maintenance and repair work on gasoline engines, transmissions, differentials and 4x4 drive units;
• Participates in the fabrication of equipment and accessory components needed to facilitate the activities of the Sheriff's Office.
• Diagnoses and solves complex and non-routine maintenance and repair problems on law enforcement lights, sirens and radios and industry specific equipment;
• Coordinates with vehicle dealerships and vendors on warranty maintenance work;
• Reviews vehicles and equipment returned from dealers and vendors to ensure requested work has been completed and vehicles and equipment are safe to return to user;
• Coordinates the salvage or sale of old vehicles and equipment;
• Repairs or coordinates repair of missing or damaged decals/graphics from marked vehicles;
• Picks up vehicles and equipment from internal and external locations and delivers to garage for repairs;
• Conducts and manages the Agency's fleet/equipment asset inventory process;
• Prepares fleet status reports for Sheriff's Office management staff;
• Removes equipment such as deputy gear bags, personal belongings, before releasing vehicle to outside vendor for repair or maintenance.
• Researches new developments in law enforcement vehicles and equipment;
• Coordinates the processing of all required Department of Motor Vehicle paperwork, registration stickers and license plates including preparing and submitting paperwork, and maintaining a filing system for DMV records and documentation;
• Ensures vehicles are clean, presentable and reports all damage to Sheriff's management staff; and
• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment related to fleet services;
• Maintain files for vehicle maintenance and repair and monthly billing reports;
• Maintains stock and inventory; and
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
   

Knowledge of:

Principles and techniques of training; methods, tools, and equipment used in repairing, maintaining and servicing automobiles and gasoline powered equipment; automotive preventative maintenance; automotive and diesel powered equipment repair cost estimates; operation and principles of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines; research methodology used in the automotive field; automotive emission control standards; State General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders relating to equipment maintenance and repair shops; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Operation and principles of law enforcement vehicles and equipment; methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of various specialize use vehicles and mobile command centers;

Ability to:

Perform maintenance and repair work on automotive, truck and Sheriff's Office related equipment, read and interpret manuals and specifications; troubleshoot, test and repair mechanical problems of gasoline and diesel powered equipment; evaluate equipment condition and determine course of action; safely trucks and heavy construction equipment; maintain supplies and parts inventory; acetylene and arc weld; keep accurate records and prepare shop reports; read and understand parts books and automotive and equipment shop manuals; read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics and fabrication blueprints; understand and apply shop mathematics; make minor mechanical repairs to a variety of County owned power equipment and vehicles; maintain accurate records, understand and carry out oral and written instructions; operate and maintain an variety of hand, power and shop tools and electrical/electronic instruments; assist higher level mechanics in the performance of complex or emergency duties as necessary or as a learning opportunity; operate modern office equipment, including personal computers and related programs; and follow County safety practices.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying unless specific state and federal education, certification and licensure is required.  

Five (5) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles and light duty trucks.  Successful completion of an accredited college or trade school automotive or heavy equipment repair program may substitute the 1 year of the required experience.  Law Enforcement vehicle maintenance highly preferred.

 

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.
•  Will be required to participate in and pass an extensive law enforcement background. 
• May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  
   

Salary : $60,278 - $74,110