Mechanic, Senior - Light Duty

What are you looking for in a new position?  If you’re like many other people, doing something meaningful is important to you.   What about work/life balance?   Affordable healthcare?   Comprehensive well-being programs?   An amazing retirement plan with significant employer contributions?  

If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading.  You can find it all right here in Pinal County.    

It just might be time for a change of scenery where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who takes care of and values its people.  

Pinal County proudly invests every day into the future of our 2000 employees, and we have the best employees!   We offer a suite of impressive benefits including retirement plans that are some of the best Arizona has to offer!   Just take a look: 

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  1. 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
     • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
     • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays  One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  1. Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  2. Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  3. Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  4. Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•   Comprehensive Wellness Program
  1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  3. Vaccination Clinics
  4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  8. Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance 
• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance 

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employee

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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JOB SUMMARY
Perform advanced-level skilled maintenance and repair work of a variety of automotive equipment and/or heavy duty equipment.  The Mechanic, Senior job classification is distinguished from the Mechanic job classification by the greater difficulty and diversity of the tasks performed. May assist in training and oversight of mechanics and technicians.TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:           

• Perform advanced-level skilled preventive maintenance, repairs and adjustments on County Fleet vehicles, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures under basic supervision.
• Use the appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments. 
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

Light Duty Assignment
 

• Perform advanced-level skilled maintenance and repair work of emergency vehicle equipment, and specialty light duty vehicles and equipment. 
• Work requires a high degree of technical knowledge as well as the ability to exercise independent judgment in determining the method of repair. 
• Diagnose and repair electrical and powertrain systems and performing major repairs on a wide range of vehicles. 
• Perform related duties as required. 

 
Heavy Duty Assignment
 

• Perform advanced-level skilled maintenance and repair work of heavy-duty equipment, including diesel-powered equipment. 
• Work requires a high degree of technical knowledge as well as the ability to exercise independent judgment in determining the method of repair. 
• Diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic systems and performing major repairs on a wide range of vehicles, including heavy construction and heavy duty road construction equipment. 

Perform related duties as required.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a minimum of three years as a journey-level mechanic. 
• Or 1 year of experience with Pinal County as a Mechanic. 
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

  
 Required Certifications (Light Duty Assignment): 

• Four (4) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). 

 
Required certifications (Heavy Duty Assignment): 
Four (4) Heavy Duty - Truck certifications or ASE. 


Special Requirements: 

• Valid Arizona State Commercial Driver's License is require within 6 months of hire (Heavy Duty Assignment).
• Must have the appropriate tools needed to perform the assigned duties.

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of Emergency Vehicles, Specialty Vehicles, Heavy-Duty Trucks, or Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment. Certification as an ASE Master.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of vehicles, equipment, and components.
• Knowledge of gasoline & diesel engines, power trains, and hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and FSD safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of county geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and facility locations.
• Knowledge of proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
• Knowledge of environmentally responsible and resource-efficient maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of Fleet Management Software Systems.                                                                                                                           
• Skill in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical problems in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in identifying maintenance needs and mechanical problems and taking corrective actions.
• Skill in performing computerized diagnostic tests and fine calibrations on vehicle components and equipment.
• Skill in welding, metal fabricating, and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications.
• Ability to follow and maintain safety standards and identify safety problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work requires exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, finger, feel, grasp, handle, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, hear, speak, stoop, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:      
Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
 
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Supervision Received: Automotive Maintenance Supervisor
 
Supervision Exercised: None

Pre Employment Screening:

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, including a Motor Vehicle Record check and a background check to verify previous employment, education, and criminal conviction history.  A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. This position is a safety-sensitive position requiring a post-job offer drug screen.   Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening. 

Notice to Applications:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

Salary : $53,619 - $83,109