What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II position at Stanislaus County, CA?

Salary : $58,656.00 - $77,625.60 Annually

Location : Public Works - Roads / Morgan - 1716 Morgan Road, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 4655-25

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

About the Opportunity

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Public Works is looking for an experienced heavy equipment mechanic to join our Morgan Road Shop division. This division is responsible for repairing and servicing Public Works vehicles as well as other departments and cities within Stanislaus County. Our team of experienced Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) technicians work hard to keep Public Works running efficiently.

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THE POSITION

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic I performs service on light and heavy road maintenance equipment used in connection with the construction and maintenance of county roads. This position is subject to overtime, shift work, standby, and call back assignments. Performs related duties as assigned.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic II performs skilled work in repairing, overhauling, and maintaining automotive and road construction equipment powered by gasoline, CNG, and / or diesel fuels. The incumbent in this classification performs a full range of diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems, welding and repair work on construction equipment and trucks with one-ton capacity or larger. This position is expected to perform with a high degree of skill and independence. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic II incumbents are normally assigned work requiring a higher level of skill and knowledge and are certified by the State of California to provide service in the areas of lamp adjustment, brake adjustment, and refrigeration / recycling A / C. This position maintains and makes minor and major repairs to the County Road Maintenance Equipment and other gas, CNG and diesel-powered vehicles. This position is subject to overtime, shift work, standby, and callback assignments. Performs related duties as assigned.

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Craft / Maintenance Institutional bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.

Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months.

Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit theRisk Management website.

Typical Tasks

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I / II

Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on County Road Maintenance Equipment and a variety of other diesel and gasoline powered equipment as required;
Receive information from users, evaluate equipment problem, and determine action required for facilitating repair;
Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment for County Road Maintenance Equipment; weld, braze, cut shape and fasten metal parts; fabricate and weld vehicle frames, chassis, and exhaust systems;
Use welding equipment, drill presses, lathes, grinders and a large assortment of other power and hand tools and measurement instruments required for journey level fabrication work;
Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, valves and air and hydraulic systems;
Tune up engines, replacing electrical and electronic parts and cleaning and adjusting fuel injection systems;
Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment;
Diagnose and repair such components as generators, alternators, distributors, relays, lights and switches;
Maintain and repair air conditioning and climate systems;
Make roadside repairs as required;
Maintain work, time, and material records;
Diagnose and repair various electronic and computer controlled devices;
Diagnose and repair emissions systems; and
Test vehicles to ensure problem has been resolved.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education / Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I

Common tools, procedures, equipment and materials used in making repairs on both diesel and gasoline motorized equipment;

The care and operation of internal combustion engines;

Tools, parts, and materials used in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, gas and diesel equipment;

Basic computer operations;

Methods, tools, and equipment used in lubricating heavy construction equipment and refuse trucks;

Automotive and heavy equipment, hydraulic and chassis parts;

Automotive oils, grease, and lubricants and how to use them; and

Standard shop and safety procedures.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic II

Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of County Road Maintenance Equipment and Transit buses and other gas and diesel powered equipment;

Operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment;

Methods, materials, equipment and tools used in welding and fabrication work;

Operating and repair characteristics of County Road Maintenance Equipment and Transit buses;

Safe work practices; and

Computers and electronics in vehicle applications.

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I

Lubricates, in the shop or in the field, chassis, hydraulic, and equipment;

Changes oil in gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment using grease guns and hand tools;

Changes oil filters and radiator hoses; replaces defective light bulbs, battery cables and windshield wiper blades;

Writes simple records of work accomplished;

Do mechanical work; and understand and follow both oral and written instructions;

Learn and perform maintenance and repair work on automotive, heavy duty, and / or construction equipment;

Understand and apply department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;

Inspect, disassemble, replace worn parts, assemble and test systems and components;

Read and understand manufactures specifications and technical manuals;

Trouble-shoot and test various vehicle and equipment systems;

Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone;

Properly lubricate and service gasoline and diesel powered refuse trucks and heavy construction equipment;

Safely operate refuse trucks and heavy construction equipment;

Work safely around automotive and heavy construction equipment;

Learn proper methods of diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines;

Learn operation of diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines;

Learn basic acetylene and electrical arc welding; learn hydraulic and air brake systems; and

Learn torque converters, automatic and standard transmissions.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic II

Perform skilled welding and fabrication work;

Perform minor and major mechanical work on mechanical equipment;

Use a variety of tools, testers and equipment with skill;

Maintain a variety of shop and repair records;

Understand and carry out verbal and written directions;

Perform journey level equipment mechanical work including the troubleshooting of equipment for both major and minor repair work;

Work independently in the absence of supervision;

Accurately determine appropriate repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs; and

Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I

Two (2) years of experience as an Equipment Services Technician in Stanislaus County or in the servicing of light and heavy equipment; AND

Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License; AND

Obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License within a year of hiring date; AND

Perform with confidence all of the physical requirements listed in the Job Task Analysis.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic II

Three (3) years of heavy equipment mechanic repair performing duties comparable to those of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I in Stanislaus County; AND

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; AND

Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License; AND

Possess and maintain a valid California Class A Driver's License with tanker, air brakes and doubles & triples endorsements. Possess California State Brake Certificate, Lamp Certificate, and Refrigeration / Recycling Air Conditioning Certificate; AND

Perform with competence all of the physical requirements listed in the Job Task Analysis.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

Successful completion of diesel mechanics or heavy maintenance and construction equipment vocational education or training courses offered by an accredited college; OR

One (1) year of experience in a governmental agency.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES / FINAL FILING DATE

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5 : 00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

Application Review and Screening . Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.

Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.

Oral Examination . Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.

Eligible Lists . Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline : 02 / 24 / 2025

Oral Examination : Week of 03 / 10 / 2025

Note : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.

Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.

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Salary : $58,656 - $77,626

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