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Department of Public Works: Our employees provide the community with quality services, maintain and improve our public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin’s unsurpassed beauty.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Department of Public Works and Marin County Fire Department are currently hiring one (1) full-time Heavy Equipment Mechanic within the Fleet Division of the Department of Public Works. This position is responsible for major and minor repairs of diesel and gasoline powered heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, street sweepers, tractors, graders, large mowers, chippers, drag boxes, loaders, crawlers, large trucks and fire equipment and trucks used in a typical municipality fleet operation. Emergency repairs and maintenance may need to take place in the field at any time. There is one full-time (75 bi-weekly hours) position available.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate has personal and professional integrity, is highly organized, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approaches their work with enthusiasm, and demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service. The ideal candidate has vast experience maintaining and repairing dump trucks, heavy construction equipment, tractors, trailers, and generators. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable on computer diagnostic systems and electrical systems found on late model equipment, knowledge of HVAC systems, air brakes systems, basic hydraulic control systems and metal fabrication and various welding skills. In addition, the ideal candidate uses sound independent judgment and is capable of working independently for extended periods of time in remote locations, outdoors in any weather conditions and can work evenings, nights and weekends. The ideal candidate possesses one or more Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications and HVAC Certifications.

QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF

Equipment, tools, methods and techniques of troubleshooting, overhauling, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and components such as engines, fuel injection systems, hydraulic systems, electrical and electronic systems, climate control systems, safety devices and transmissions; electrical and electronic testing devices.
Methods of operating and maintaining testing machines.
Mathematics including computation of decimals and percentages.
Standard sources of parts and supplies.
Preventive maintenance techniques.
Basic inventory control methods.
Techniques and equipment used in arc and oxy-acetylene welding and safety precautions related to the work.
Safety standards established by CAL-OSHA and the Department of Transportation.
Principles and practices of commercial garage operations.

ABILITY TO

Diagnose mechanical defects and determine appropriate maintenance and/or repair work.
Effectively and efficiently repair and overhaul varied gasoline and diesel powered equipment and related components with minimal direction.
Operate welding tools such as oxy-acetylene and electric arc welders.
Use and care for a variety of hand and power tools and test equipment common to the trade.
Read, understand and follow written instructions, shop manuals and memos.
Prepare and maintain inventory and vehicle maintenance and repair records.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Work in a standard equipment shop setting.
Lift heavy objects such as heavy equipment tires from a ground level position to the necessary equipment for installation or repairs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to qualify is one (1) year as a journey level heavy equipment mechanic or three years as a journey level mechanic or an equipment mechanic assistant.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Employees must obtain a California Class A driver’s license within one year of the date of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must provide a full set of mechanic's hand tools upon appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar at dario.aguilar@marincounty.gov

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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