Maintenance Welder Mechanic
Maintenance Welder Mechanic
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$36.22 - $43.42 Hourly$75345.92 - $90321.92 AnnuallyWe are currently accepting applications to fill one (1) Maintenance Welder Mechanic vacancy in Santa Barbara in the Water Resources Division of the Public Works Department.
We are also accepting applications to establish an employment list for future full-time part-time and extra helpMaintenance Welder Mechanicvacancies. Please select the location(s) on your application you are willing to accept work for current and future vacancies. When vacancies occur your name will be sent to the hiring manager(s) of the vacancy location(s) where you have expressed you are willing to work.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
- Vacation:12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
- Holidays:13 days per year.
- Sick Leave:12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
- Health Plan:Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employees premium.
- On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria:Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
In addition applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
Click on the Benefits Tab above orclickhere for more information on County benefits for this position.
POSITION:Under direction performs skilled welding in the repair modification and fabrication of equipment and facilities; makes minor mechanical repairs on a variety of heavy equipment; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class is distinguished from Mechanic/Welder by the responsibility for performing skilled welding as its primary assignment and minor heavy equipment repair as a secondary assignment. The Mechanic/Welder class is responsible for minor and major small engine and heavy equipment repair as its primary assignment and welding as a secondary assignment.
THE DEPARTMENT:The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department consists of five divisions: Transportation Resource Recovery and Waste Management Flood Control & Water Resources the County Surveyors Office and Administration. The Countys Public Works Department employees are committed to efficiently providing operating and maintaining public works infrastructure facilities and services to make everyday life as safe and convenient as possible for the public we serve. To learn more about us visit IdealCandidate will possess:
- Experienced journeyman-level truck/equipment mechanic
- Ability to be dependable self-motivated and take initiative
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Strong work ethic and demonstrate honest behavior
- Proficient computer skills
- Foundational welding knowledge
Examples of Duties
- Repairs modifies designs lays out or fabricates (with or without blueprints) a variety of metal work including construction vehicles and equipment ornamental iron work debris gates and fencing.
- Cuts fits and welds metal using gas and electric welding equipment; performs skilled brazing and soldering; and uses a variety of machines such as power saws grinders and drills in completing work.
- Diagnoses and repairs minor mechanical defects in gas- and diesel-powered engines including graders loaders rollers dozers sweepers tractors and other heavy equipment.
- Operates dump trucks and trailers to haul non-functioning heavy equipment from worksites to County or private shops for repair.
- May operate heavy equipment during emergencies.
Employment Standards
- Two (2) years of experience in skilled gas and electric welding plus one year in minor repair of gas- and diesel-powered heavy equipment; OR
- Two (2) years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Equipment Mechanic I with Santa Barbara County plus six semester units in welding technology. A minimum of one year of additional experience in welding may be substituted for the required coursework; OR
- A combination of training education and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License with the ability to obtain a Class A Drivers License during the probationary period.
Knowledge of: tools and methods of the welding trade including brazing soldering electrical and arc welding; the operation minor repair and preventive maintenance of gas- and diesel-powered construction equipment; and safety practices related to welding and equipment repairs.
Ability to: read interpret and work from blueprints and technical manuals; design fabricate and repair a variety of metal work; estimate costs and materials; maintain simple records; perform minor repair and maintenance on a variety of diesel-powered heavy equipment; operate a variety of construction equipment; and work cooperatively with others.
Additional Information: Once an incumbent has obtained the Class A license he/she will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs prior to being assigned work requiring such a license; once assigned incumbents will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random reasonable suspicion post-accident return-to-duty and follow-up basis.
Supplemental Information
- Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s) rank on the employment list and exact duration of the employment list.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check which includes a conviction history check and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Disaster Service Worker:Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100 all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law state law or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:08/26/2025at 4:59 PM PST. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at .
Erin Kuhn Talent Acquisition Analyst II
Employment Type
Full-Time
