Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper
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Introduction
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. Theeligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list andmay last approximately one year but can be extended.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT WITH THEIR APPLICATION ADMVDRIVER LICENSE HISTORY REPORTOF EITHER:
- A valid California Class A Commercial Drivers Permit OR
- A current California Class A Commercial Drivers License (excluding Hazardous Materials endorsement)
- No moving violations in the past 18 months
Please note all attachments must be submitted under theRESUME tab of the application. Applicants cannot make modifications to theirapplications once they have been submitted.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properlycompleted Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result and supplemental questionnaires must be inthe possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on theLast Day for Filing.
APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THISRECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.
DESCRIPTION
Public services provided by the Alameda County Public WorksAgency include flood and storm water pollution control transportation planningand design roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection andconstruction and building inspections.
The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and wellmaintained provide the highest level of flood protection provide servicelevels that optimize infrastructure life cycles minimize deferred maintenanceensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and Countyrules optimize disaster preparedness response and recover ensure that theAgencys operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environmentand sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business andadministrative support system.
For more information about the Alameda County Public WorksAgency please visit their website POSITION
This is the entry-level class in the Heavy Equipment Mechanic series. This class is distinguished from the Heavy Equipment Mechanic position in that the higher-level class is a journey-level position that works independently and under general supervision. Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helpers normally work under close supervision when assisting Heavy Equipment Mechanics in the servicing maintenance and repair of passenger vehicles trucks and heavy equipment such as street sweepers motor graders tractors mowers backhoes generators pumps trailers and paving equipment. Incumbents in this classification may work independently when performing semi-skilled tasks such as servicing and lubricating equipment and vehicles. Incumbents of this class are not normally required to perform diagnostic work or to perform mechanical repair work independently. Although repair work may occasionally be performed without close supervision it will usually consist of parts replacement or some other phase of total repair process and will be undertaken only after receiving specific instructions as to the nature of the work required.
For more detailed information about the job classificationvisit:HeavyEquipment Operator (#9355)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California).
The equivalent of one (1) year of recent full-time paid experience in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance repair or servicing.
Completion of a one (1) year accredited vocational training program in automotive mechanics (certificate required).
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid State of California Class A Commercial Drivers permit with no moving violations for the past eighteen (18) months.
Acquisition and maintenance of a valid State of California Class A Commercial Drivers License with all endorsements (except Hazardous Materials) within 120 days of employment.
Candidate must submit evidence from the DMV showing either their State of California Class A Commercial Drivers permit or the current status of their State of California Class A Commercial Drivers License with all endorsements (except Hazardous Materials) at the time of application.
Acquisition of an OSHA-recognized Forklift Operator Certificate within 180 days of employment.
National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is highly desirable.
Special Requirements:
Federal law and County policy requires that positions in the class of Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper are subject to post-offer/pre-placement/pre-duty reasonable suspicion post-accident random return-to-duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
Possession of a set of common automotive hand tools typically used in the maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy equipment. This will include but not be limited to: screwdrivers Torx drivers hex keys various types of pliers wire cutter/stripper standard and metric combination wrenches from 5/16 1 (8mm 25mm) 3/8 and drive standard and metric socket sets file set air blow gun inspection mirror magnetic pickup tool hacksaw hammers scrapers punches chisels and pry bars. Incumbents will provide their own tool storage in the form of a lockable roll-around tool cabinet.
Working Conditions:
Incumbents are subject to 24-hour call out and must actively participate in the program.
Work is performed primarily indoors in a shop environment. Incumbents may occasionally be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Work involves exposure to machinery and equipment traffic hazards fumes dusts grease allergens chemical irritants toxic or caustic substances high temperatures hot surfaces electrical hazards unpleasant odors and high noise levels.
Incumbents may be required to work on uneven surfaces to climb ladders and work from heights. The work requires standing for long periods walking bending stooping squatting lifting and pushing heavy objects and working overhead.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Automotive and heavy equipment nomenclature.
Basic safety practices and procedures.
The functions of the major component parts of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
Tools devices and equipment commonly used in repairing gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
Ability to:
Utilize the hand tools listed in the Special Requirements section above as well as common power tools used in the maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy equipment. This will include but not limited to: impact wrenches air ratchets power drills grinders and sanders.
Utilize personal computer systems.
Maintain computerized and paper records and to provide concise written descriptions of work performed.
Read and interpret service manuals and other technical information.
Work effectively with others.
Lift and carry weights of up to 45 pounds.
Stand for extended periods of time and operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
Communicate with others and to follow verbal and written directions.
Make sound decisions.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
- A review of applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. This is apass/failweightedexam candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.
- An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection Systemfounded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitmentefforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in anexamination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness andability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of ourrecruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacantposition in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for thatcurrent vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for bothcurrent and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparablescopes of work.
For more information on the Civil Service Selection processplease visit the What You Need to Know section of our website AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable noticein advance of any examination process which will require theirattendance. The following dates aretentativeandsubject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m. Monday June 16 2025 Review of Minimum Qualifications: June 18 2025 Notification to non-qualified applicants ONLY: June 20 2025 Review of Questionnaire for Best Qualified: Week of July 7 2025 Civil Service Oral Examination: * Week of July 21 2025 Notification of Exam Results: by August 1 2025 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Department Selection Process: Mid-August 2025 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview in additionto establishing an eligibility list may serve as the final selection interviewfor vacancies in this classification.Candidates selected toparticipate in the oral exam will receive an email notification at least 10business days in advance of the exam date. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCEDRECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Departmentwill make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process toaccommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditionsin accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda Countys ReasonableAccommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodationdue to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of theexamination/selection process please contact the assigned Human ResourcesRepresentative listed on the job announcement before the last date offiling. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supportingdocumentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In orderto qualify for a reasonable accommodation applicants must have adisability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodationprocedures please visit our website County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being For your Financial Future For your Work/Life Balance *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave. All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@ andas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.Conclusion
Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
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