Equipment Mechanic II

• Receives general supervision from the Fleet Manager and/or the Senior Equipment Mechanic.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles police vehicles trucks fire apparatus and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment.
• Diagnose maintain and repair electrical systems components ignition systems computers alternators high voltage power generators starters and batteries.
• Diagnose maintain repair and recondition hydraulic systems and highpressure water systems including pumps valves rams hoses and motors.
• Diagnose maintain and repair high pressure air systems including rebuilding of pumps valves cylinders and hoses.
• Diagnose and repair front and rear drive axles drive train components belts gears chain drives and propeller shafts.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings clutches oil seals shock absorbers exhaust systems steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment.
• Overhaul repair and adjust engines transmissions differentials and clutches.
• Tune up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors throttle body and port fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems.
• Repair and replace components such as generators distributors relays lights switches and high voltage light systems.
• Repair adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders master cylinders disc pads machine drums and rotors hydraulic and air brakes.
• Weld fabricate and assemble parts and equipment for City automotive and heavy equipment; fabricate modify and repair body and chassis parts.
• Weld braze solder and cut steel stainless steel and aluminum by torch electric arc mig welder and plasma cutter.
• Maintain and repair shop equipment including hoists grinders welders compressors steam cleaners and presses.
• Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials.
• Maintain work time and material records.
• Assist other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.
• Install repair and maintain police accessories and equipment including light bars bun racks safety screens and other equipment.
• Estimate time materials and equipment required for jobs assigned requisition materials as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Tools equipment and procedures used in the overhaul repair and adjustment of gasanddiesel powered equipment.
• Diesel diagnostic knowledge of electronics and mechanical equipment
• ASE Testing for automobiles trucks and HD trucks
• Computer tracking systems for equipment services and repairs
• Procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive heavy and light construction equipment.
• Principles and procedures of hydraulic systems high pressure air systems and highpressure water systems.
• Operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of automotive light and heavy equipment used in City government.
• Operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment.
• Methods materials equipment and tools used in routine welding and fabrication work.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Safe work practices.
• Customer service skills.

• Perform journey level equipment mechanical work including the diagnosing troubleshooting fabricating and repair of equipment.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.
• Use a variety of equipment maintenance tools and equipment.
• Maintain a variety of shop and repair records.
• Read and understand various manuals blueprints and schematics.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motorized equipment as required.
• Use and operate hand tools power tools and test and repair equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned.
• Perform duties in a manner to maximize safety in the area of work assigned.
• Respond to the Corporation Yard for an emergency call out.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• To meet the essential functions and physical requirements contained in the Physical Analysis of Job Assignment attached to this specification and incorporated herein by this reference.

• Smog Inspection License
• ASE Master Medium Heavy Truck certification

Working Conditions:
Shop environment; lifting climbing and stooping; exposure to dust grease and noise.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday April 7 2025. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional) by the posted deadline in order to be considered.

NOTE:If you have problems creating a user account obtaining your already created account information or submitting your online application please contact governmentjobs applicant support directly at. City of Vallejo HR staff are unable to assist with these issues.

2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of April 7 2025.

3. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of April 7 2025. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for a Performance Examination.

4. Performance Examinations are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of April 21 2025. Performance Examinations are weighted at 100 of the candidates score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70. Those achieving 70 or higher will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

5. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of April 28 2025. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100 of the candidates score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70. Those achieving 70 or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials including training and experience current resume and responses to supplemental questions.

6. Candidates who are successful in the assessment process will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list). Candidates will then be referred at the departments discretion. The Department will conduct all final interviews and make the final candidate selection for this position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact April Adams ator send an email to: no later than April 7 2025 at 5:00 P.M.

PRIOR TO HIRE
The selected candidate will be required to: 1 Submit to reference checks 2 Submit to and successfully pass a preemployment background check including fingerprint check. 3 Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers All City of Vallejo (City) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSW) by state law (California Government Code Section. Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSWrelated training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Veterans Preference Veterans preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.

Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.