Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I

The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for the position of Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I. Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I will perform semiskilled and skilled journey level work in the mechanical repair and maintenance of light and heavy gasoline and diesel driven automotive and other mechanical equipment.

This classification is assigned to the Miscellaneous bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime callback and standby assignments and shift work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from supervisor and from higher level technician staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect vehicles and equipment for needed repairs; perform minor repairs as required.
• Lubricate automotive and powerdriven equipment with the use of air pressure and lubrication tools.
• Drain and refill crankcases; inspect and fill gearboxes with lubricants; replace lubricant fittings; maintain lubrication records; maintain lubrication stock and replace as necessary.
• Repair and maintenance of public transit buses.
• Inspect charge and replace batteries.
• Change and repair tires on light and heavy equipment.
• Clean and wash motorized equipment.
• Wash and otherwise keep shop and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Make minor mechanical adjustments to automotive and other powerdriven equipment.
• May assist Equipment Mechanic in mechanical overhaul and repair work.
• Maintain necessary records of time materials and parts used.
• Pack and replace wheel bearings.
• Replace shock absorbers fan belts radiator hoses and ujoints.
• Perform general overhaul tuneup and repair work on automobiles and related power driven equipment.
• Inspect adjust and replace necessary units and parts including cooling fuel and exhaust components.
• May fabricate and modify parts and equipment.
• Repair and overhaul brakes ignition systems electrical systems transmission differentials and hydraulic systems; inspect repair overhaul and assemble automotive electrical equipment such as generators distributors magnetos and starters.
• Perform inspections of automotive or mechanical equipment to determine repair needs of estimate cost of repairs; perform occasional metal work by cutting welding other procedures.
• Supervise other equipment mechanics on a rotating basis during supervisors absence.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Servicing and minor maintenance of automotive and other powerdriven equipment.
• Oils greases and lubrication devices and other tools and materials used in servicing equipment.
• The methods and materials used in cleaning and washing automotive equipment.
• Ratings and sized of tires for sedans light and heavy trucks and equipment tractors and heavy earth moving equipment.

• Lift up to 50 pounds (over head) in weight.
• Learn principles and practices of auto maintenance
• Learn proper safety techniques
• Lubricate a wide variety of mechanical equipment.
• Maintain time mileage and servicing records.
• Read manufacturers lubrication charts.
• Identify automotive parts and supplies.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Learn the use of welding (gas and wire) procedures.
• Maintain servicing records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience

One year of journey level experience performing automotive and heavyduty equipment maintenance and repair.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of a valid appropriate California Drivers License at the time of appointment to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Ability to obtain an ASE Brake Certification within 18 months of employment.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read write and make observations operate hand and power tools vehicles and heavy equipment; hear well enough to converse on the radio telephone and in person; bodily mobility to walk bend stand crouch or climb for extended periods of time operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment as necessary.

SELECTION PROCESS:

1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form and supplemental questionnaire.

2. You may submit your required Documentation using the following options:

• Attach a scanned copy in the Add Attachment option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy toor
• Email a copy to or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachment to 156 S. Broadway Suite 235 Turlock CA

The City of Turlock has adopted a veterans preference system (effective January 1 2002. The percentage score achieved through an entrance (nonpromotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one 1 percentage point added to the final test score for each six 6 months of active service during a time of armed conflict up to a maximum of five 5 points and (b) five 5 percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict regardless of length of service. To receive preference points applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five 5 point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry age marital status physical or mental disability medical condition political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job.

The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING

The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.

CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

Holidays: Eleven 11 paid holidays and three 3 floating holidays.
Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight 8 hours) for each month worked.
Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six 6 months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan may be a classic member and may be enrolled in the Citys 2.7 @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9 on a pretax basis. CalPERS final compensation may be based on the highest twelve 12 continuous months of qualifying employment. Nonclassic or new members will be enrolled in the 2 @ 62 plan and CalPERS final compensation will be based on the highest thirtysix 36 continuous months of qualifying employment.
Deferred Compensation: The City will match employees contribution up to one half of one percent 0.5 of the employees base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two 2 percent of the employees base payroll will be deposited in each individuals RHS Vantage Care account.
Health:The City offers a generous health prescription vision and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Continuous Service Pay:
Beginning with the tenth 10th) year and every year thereafter 1.5 of base salary.
Beginning with the fifteenth 15th) year and every year thereafter 1.5 of base salary.
Beginning with the twentieth 20th) year and every year thereafter 1.5 of base salary.
Additional Benefits:
Associate/Bachelor/Masters Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)*
Educational Reimbursement Program*
Computer Loan Program*
*Upon completion of probation.

Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.