Mechanic I/II

Mechanic I / II

Salary

56,409.60 - $73,798.40 Annually

Location

CA 91942, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

24-35

Department

Public Works Operations

Division

Fleet Maintenance

Opening Date

10 / 15 / 2024

Closing Date

11 / 12 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Pacific

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Position Summary

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

To perform skilled vehicle maintenance work involved in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a variety of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems on light and heavy gasoline and diesel power driven vehicles and equipment; to overhaul, repair and adjust engines, transmissions and related vehicle systems; and to perform preventive maintenance and repair on vehicles and equipment.

Mechanic I

This is the first level class in the Mechanic series. This class is distinguished from the Mechanic II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and function direction to lower-level staff.

Mechanic II

This is the full journey level class within the Mechanic series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Mechanic I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement of those meeting established criteria from the I level or when filled from the outside, have prior vehicle and heavy construction equipment maintenance experience.

Key Responsibilities

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 practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education / Training :

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program.

Experience :

Mechanic I - At least two years of automotive and equipment maintenance and repair experience.

Mechanic II - At least five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of both diesel and gas powered equipment.

License or Certificate and other Requirements :

Possession of an appropriate, unrestricted valid Class "A" or Class "B" driver's license with air brake endorsement, or ability to possess one within six months of hire.

Possession and maintenance of ASE certifications in automotive repair.

Possession of more than a basic tool set that includes power and impact tools.

Examination Process

Interested applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire. This recruitment closes on November 12, 2024 at 11 : 59 p.m. Unless specifically stated otherwise in this announcement, all requirements must be met at the time of application, and all required licenses and certificates must be current and valid. Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. The examination process may consist of any or all of the following components : written test, practical skills evaluation, and an appraisal interview. Eligible candidates will be notified when testing dates have been established.

NOTE : Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including drug screen, and background investigation.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

November 12, 2024 - Recruitment Closes

Week of November 12, 2024 -First review of applications

December 3, 2024 (subject to change) - Appraisal interview and practical skills assessment

The City of La Mesa offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Retirement : All regular City employees are members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Non-safety employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire. Additional benefits are provided in accordance with the Citys CalPERS contract.

Retirment Formula and cost sharing

Tier 1 - Hired on January 21, 2011 through December 31, 2012 = 2.5% @ 55

Employee Contribution = 8%

Employee Cost Sharing = 1.5%

Final Compensation = 1 Year

PEPRA - Hired on or after January 1, 2013 = 2% @ 62

Employee Contribution = 7.75%

Employee Cost Sharing = 0%

Final Compensation = 3 Years

Vacation : Employees accrue vacation based on years of service as follows :

0 60 Months : 80 hours a year

61 120 Months : 120 hours a year

Over 120 Months : 160 hours a year

Once an employee reaches the maximum accumulation of vacation hours (two and one-half times the annual allowance), the employee will not accumulate additional vacation until the vacation time is reduced below the maximum allowable.

Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of 3.692 hours per pay period (96 hours per year).

Sick Leave Conversion : Employees may convert a portion (above 192 hours) of accumulated sick leave to an equal amount of vacation or pay, based on the formulas below. For purposes of this program, usage is calculated using a defined (12) month period that begins and ends with the first pay period in November.

Sick leave conversion for regular part-time employees will be pro-rated based on the regularly scheduled hours compared to a 40-hour workweek.

Unused Sick Leave Reimbursement : Employees with ten (10) or more years of service shall be paid an amount equal to 50 percent of a maximum of 150 days (1200 hours) of the current cash value of the unused sick leave credited to his or her account upon normal or disability retirement, or death. Employees with ten (10) or more years of service, who terminate for reasons other than retirement or death, shall be paid an amount equal to 25 percent of a maximum of 150 days (1200 hours) of the current cash value of the unused sick leave credited to his or her account.

Holidays : All employees shall be granted the following holidays, or the days celebrated for these holidays, with pay :

New Years Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Friday after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

In lieu of celebrating Admission day, Cesar Chavezs Birthday, and Presidents Day, employees will be granted three floating holidays to be used at the convenience of the employee with the approval of the department head. For employees hired on or after July 1, 1991, unused floating holidays may be accumulated up to a maximum of 160 hours.

Holiday Closure : The City will close City Hall between Christmas Day and New Years Day each year. The City will cover 50% of the closed days and employees will be responsible for using their vacation, floating holiday or comp time leave banks to cover the remaining 50% of closed days (50% / 50% split). Some employees may be required to work some or all of the closed days based on operational needs of the City at the City Managers discretion.

Use of Paid Leave Upon Resignation : An employee who resigns shall not use paid leave to extend his / her resignation date. The last day worked shall be considered the date of resignation, and compensable accrued paid leave shall be paid off in lump sum. Leave (except catastrophic and compensatory leave) must be earned prior to the pay period in which it is used.

Out-Of-Class Pay : Where an employee is temporarily assigned to a higher job classification for the convenience of the city for a period equal to or exceeding 36 hours in a Monday through Thursday period or 40 hours in a Monday through Friday period, he / she will be paid at least five (5) percent above his / her regular rate for the period he / she continues in the new assignment.

Employees may also contribute pre-tax earnings into the Citys Section 125 Flex Spending plan. Employees may make contributions for both health and dependent care reimbursement. Effective the first full pay period in January 2024, the City shall make contributions to the cafeteria benefit plan according to the following formulas :

WAIVE CITY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE (TAXABLE)

115.00 per month ($57.50 per pay period)

EMPLOYEE ONLY

754.72 per month

EMPLOYEE 1 DEPENDENT

1,294.32 per month

EMPLOYEE 2 OR MORE DEPENDENTS

1,694.58 per month

Life Insurance : The City pays for the cost of life insurance in an amount equal to the employees annual compensation.

Voluntary Life Insurance : Employees may purchase voluntary life insurance up to 5x annual compensation (maximum of $500,000) at a monthly cost of $0.95 cents per $10,000 of coverage. The City also purchases $5,000 in life insurance for a Spouse and $2,500 for each eligible Dependent Child. Spouse voluntary life insurance may be purchased in units of $5,000 but cannot exceed 50% of the employee benefit. Child life insurance may be purchased in units of $2,000 up to $10,000.

Accident Indemnity / Critical Illness : The City provides voluntary benefits through The Standard. The personal Accident plan features benefits for emergency treatment, follow-up treatment, initial hospitalization, hospital confinement, physical therapy, accidental death, and other wellness benefits.

The Critical Illness plan features benefits for heart attack, stroke, invasive cancer, major organ failure, and health maintenance screening wellness benefits.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Provides confidential professional assistance to employees and members of your household who need emotional wellbeing support (six sessions per EAP issue). There is no cost for EAP counseling. If further treatment is recommended, there may be costs to the employee.

Deferred Compensation : City employees have the opportunity to build their retirement savings and reduce taxable income by participating in the Citys Section 457 deferred compensation program, or the post-tax 457 Roth deferred compensation program. The Citys plan is administered by Mission Square Retirement Corporation (formerly ICMA-RC). Participation is handled through payroll deduction. The City does not make any contributions to this plan.

Tuition Reimbursement : $2,000 in tuition reimbursement per fiscal year for pre-approved college courses, non-college courses, certificates or tests related to employees job responsibilities. Additional, limited reimbursement may be distributed to eligible employees if funds are available.

Social Security and Medicare : Employees are required to pay into Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45%.

Bilingual Pay : Employees who are regularly required to use their bilingual or sign language skills in the performance of their duties may receive an additional $50 per month. An exam is required to substantiate fluency for pay eligibility.

Uniform Reimbursement / Boot Allowance / Tool Allowance : The City will provide employees in certain classifications an annual uniform allowance as listed below, payable the first pay period in October of each year, for the purchase and maintenance of uniforms in accordance with departmental uniform policies. The uniform allowance for new employees hired after October 1 shall be prorated for the period from date of hire to September 30, and shall be paid to the employee as soon as possible and practical after date of hire.

Downtown Operations Assistant : $650

Fire Inspector I / II : $650

Public Works and selected positions listed in the General MOU are provided an annual boot allowance of $250 per year. These are payable the first pay period in October.

Selected positions in the Public Works Fleet Department, as listed in the General MOU, are provided a tool allowance of $600 per year.

Safety Glasses Reimbursement : Employees who are required to wear prescription safety glasses to perform their duties may be reimbursed up to $100 for out-of-pocket costs per pair. The employee should attempt to utilize the Citys insurance coverage to the extent possible. Reimbursement for new glasses will be limited to instances where the employees glasses are damaged on-duty or when his / her prescription has been changed. In order to be eligible for reimbursement, the safety-glasses must meet CalOSHA standards.

Jury Duty : Court leave is paid leave granted by the city to enable an employee to fulfill his / her duty as a citizen to serve as a juror, or as a prospective juror, or to serve as a witness in a court action to which the employee is not a party, before a Federal, Superior, or Municipal Court located in the County which the employee resides. Paid leave shall not be granted when the employee is paid an expert witness fee. Employees on jury duty are required to have a court timesheet to be considered on paid leave.

State Disability Insurance (SDI) : All General and Public Works employees pay into, and are covered by SDI. Premiums are automatically deducted from paychecks. In case of a non-work-related injury, it pays 66 2 / 3rd of an employees salary.

Computer Loan Program : Employees may obtain an interest-free loan, up to $2,500, to purchase computers, related equipment, and software. This program is intended to increase computer literacy, which is beneficial to employees, the City, and the citizens we serve.

Union Membership : All full-time, benefited employees in classifications represented by LMCEA have the right to elect membership.

Part-Time Regular Employees : Salary and benefits for regular employees on halftime (.5) or three-quarter-time (.75) status with the City will be proportional to the equivalent of fulltime regular employees. These hours must be worked on a regular and continuous basis, or as a result of a mutually agreed upon reduced work period.

60 - 69 hours per pay period = 75% Benefits

40 - 59 hours per pay period = 50% Benefits

39 or less hrs. per pay period = No Benefits

Part-Time Sick Leave :

All temporary and part-time employees will receive 40 hours of paid sick leave. To be eligible, the part-time employee must be employed with the City for 90 days and worked at least 30 days.

For additional detailed information regarding salaries and benefits, you may request a copy of the MOU document (https : / / www.cityoflamesa.us / 435 / MOUs) from a representative of the bargaining unit that represents you.

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. Please be as descriptive as possible in your responses. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Do you have the equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program?

Do you possess a valid State of California unrestricted Class "A" or Class "B" California Driver License with a tanker and air brake endorsement?

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in automotive and equipment maintenance and repair?

Do you possess any specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel powered equipment?

Describe any experience you have in vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair. Be as descriptive as possible and indicate where you have obtained your experience including name of employer (if applicable),and include dates, and years. If no experience in this area type "N / A".

Describe your experience performing preventative maintenance for heavy trucks and / or fire apparatus. If none, indicate N / A.

Do you possess any of the following A.S.E. Certifications? Check as many as apply.

Do you have experience or certified training working on alternative fuel vehicles or equipment?

This position may work a 6 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday schedule, or a 6 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. (9 / 80 schedule) with alternate Friday's off. Are you willing and able to work either of these schedules?

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) : The City of La Mesa Human Resources Division uses e-mail to notify our applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following : 1. Ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our e-mails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mail notifications, i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis, etc. 2. Carefully read any notices that we send in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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City of La Mesa

Address

8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California, 91942

Phone

619-667-1175

Website

http : / / www.cityoflamesa.us

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Salary : $56,410 - $73,798