Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The current vacancy in this classification is assigned to work the evening shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Under general supervision inspects maintains repairs and services heavy road and bridge maintenance and construction equipment; uses diagnostic equipment to inspect and locate mechanical difficulties; performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision of staff.

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions/departments. Types of work performed shall be within the scope and licensure (if required) for the classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

• Inspects diagnoses locates and repairs complex mechanical difficulties on heavy road and bridge maintenance and construction equipment.
• Overhauls repairs and adjusts transmissions differentials and clutches; tunes up engines; diagnoses fuel injection problems; replaces ignition parts; cleans and adjusts carburetors.
• Replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings clutches oil seals shock absorbers exhaust systems steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment on related equipment.
• Tests and repairs starters alternators and generators; and recharges or replaces batteries.
• Ensures that all equipment is in safe and operational condition; makes road emergency repairs to all equipment.
• Prepares time material and equipment estimates for assigned jobs; requisitions materials orders parts; maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
• Performs safety and preventive maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery.
• Performs light welding in the fabricating and repair of equipment structures tools and other related parts; designs lays out and fabricates equipment parts; rebuilds broken equipment and parts as necessary.
• Maintains accurate manual and computerized logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used; prepares reports as required.
• Maintains shop and garage areas storage sites and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition as assigned.
• Responds to emergency operations such as severe weather events or fire events as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles practices methods equipment materials and tools used in overhaul repairs including a wide variety of heavy road and bridge maintenance and construction equipment.
• Operating principles of gasoline diesel and natural gas engines and mechanical repair of heavy road and bridge maintenance and construction equipment.
• Methods and techniques of using diagnostic equipment to evaluate maintenance needs in a diverse range of equipment.
• Methods materials equipment and tools used in routine welding and fabrication work.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work.
• Principles and procedures of record-keeping and reporting.
• Safety rules regulations and protocols.
• Applicable federal state and local laws codes and ordinances relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program project and task coordination including computers and software programs relevant to the work performed.

• Inspect locate correct or adjust malfunctions or defects in complex repairs needed for all systems in diverse range of heavy road and bridge maintenance and construction equipment.
• Troubleshoot and determine appropriate action in the maintenance and repair of a variety of diesel gasoline electric and natural gas-powered maintenance and construction equipment.
• Use a diverse range of diagnostic tools to identify maintenance needs.
• Operate a variety of heavy road and bridge maintenance and construction equipment and testing equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate logs records and basic written records of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools mechanical equipment power tools and lighting.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean working condition providing for proper security.
• Understand interpret and apply all pertinent laws codes regulations policies and procedures and standards relevant to the work performed.
• Effectively use computer systems software applications relevant to the work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing at a level necessary to perform the work.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum addition to the application the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education training and experience relative to the required knowledge skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination oral interview or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the assessments listed below. Of those passing the initial assessment only the top 15 will move forward to the appraisal panel. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section. If only one assessment is conducted the weight for that assessment will be 100%.

THE ASSESSMENT (100%) IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18 2026.

To move forward in the application process you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at and the 24-hour job line at . Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded) licenses and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

For an open recruitment applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST:
The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.

Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment with the County of Madera a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.

Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements please contact the Department of Human Resources at or.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.

As a condition of employment all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex gender gender identity gender expression transgender status national origin age disability (physical or mental) medical condition pregnancy genetic information ancestry marital status sexual orientation veteran or military status political affiliation or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.