THE POSITION
The Equipment Mechanic III preforms highly technical mechanical inspections and repairs to the City's wide variety of heavy and light duty equipment and vehicles. This position provides assistance and training to mechanics in the shop when complex repairs arise. The Equipment Mechanic III will work closely with the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor in the daily operations, scheduling, and set priorities for repairs and preventive maintenance to be accomplished.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The City of Sacramento Fleet Division is seeking an Equipment Mechanic III to join their team. The ideal candidate should be able to perform highly technical mechanical work on a wide variety of municipal equipment. They should have experience working in a unionized workforce and training staff in a lead capacity, while providing exceptional customer service. They should be goal-oriented, have a strong work ethic, able to multitask, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of computer based maintenance management systems.
Under general supervision the Equipment Mechanic III performs and leads others in skilled journey level work in the mechanical repair and maintenance of light and heavy duty gasoline, diesel, alternative fueled vehicles and equipment, and other mechanical equipment; and to assign and schedule the work of an equipment maintenance shop; and to assign and schedule the work of an equipment maintenance shop or facility.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
The class receives general supervision higher-level division personnel. Responsibilities include indirect supervision of other equipment maintenance personnel.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Schedule and set priorities for maintenance and repair work on City equipment.
- Make initial inspection on equipment to be repaired and diagnose defects.
- Generate work orders and evaluate repair work on its completion.
- Inspect, adjust and replace necessary parts such as: valves, pistons, main bearing assemblies and cooling, fuel and exhaust components and ignition systems.
- Perform highly technical work on hydraulic systems, fabrication projects, and rebuilding assignments.
- Order necessary parts, develop estimates and determine which supplier can meet needs.
- Assist in the supervision and training of subordinate personnel.
- Assign and schedule work of a fleet maintenance shop.
- Maintain records and write reports and memorandums.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs with other City departments and divisions.
- Oversee compliance with work rules, safety, and environmental regulation.
- Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
- Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in this classification.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of a variety of municipal equipment.
- Operating principles of gasoline, diesel, and alternative fueled engines.
- Operating principles of light and heavy duty vehicles and mechanical equipment.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
- Supervisory methods and training techniques.
- Electronic control systems typically found on modern automotive equipment.
Ability To
- Locate, correct and adjust defects in light and heavy duty vehicular and mechanical equipment.
- Schedule and set priorities for repairs and preventive maintenance to be accomplished.
- Adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
- Order and identify parts necessary for repairs.
- Read and interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Competently and safely operate and care for tools used in vehicle and mechanical equipment repair work.
- Supervise, evaluate, lead and train others in the equipment maintenance field.
- Lift up to 60 pounds.
Experience
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Five years of experience in the general maintenance, servicing, and repair of vehicles and equipment, including two years of experience on heavy duty gasoline and diesel driven equipment.
Education
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Substitution
Successful completion of vocational education in the automotive, truck, or heavy equipment field may be substituted for up to two years of the work experience on a year-for-year basis.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
Special Qualifications
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Ability to obtain a valid Class A Driver License during the probationary period. Individuals who fail to obtain the Class A License will not pass probation.
Assessment
If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Probationary Period
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
- Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
- Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
- If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
- Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
- Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
- If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
- Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
- Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) – The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:
- Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.
- Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Equipment Mechanic III examination.
- Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)– All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
- Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
Questions
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
- Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
- For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
- Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
- Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
- Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf
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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application.
Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
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PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and
will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.
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EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education in the automotive, truck, or heavy equipment field by time of appointment if I am selected for this position
- No units from an accredited college or university
- Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
- 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
- 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university
- Associates Degree
- 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate
- Successful completion of vocational education in the automotive, truck, or heavy equipment field
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DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire.
I understand and agree to the above instructions.
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Describe any lead experience you have with daily shop operations, scheduling, and/or setting priorities for customer vehicle repairs.
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Describe your experience working with maintenance management software systems. Include in your response any experience with work order and/or personnel management roles, if any.
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramento's Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the City's RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf
I understand and agree to the above instructions.
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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education complying with organizational rules, safety standards, and industry regulations while operating and maintaining tools used in vehicle and mechanical equipment repair work.
- Seven years or more
- At least six years, but less than seven years
- At least five years, but less than six years
- At least four years, but less than five years
- Less than four years
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Select all the boxes that best identify the types of fueled engines, vehicles, and mechanical equipment you have experience using or operating in alignment with OSHA regulations.
- Gasoline fueled engines
- Diesel fueled engines
- Alternative fueled engines
- Light duty vehicles
- Heavy duty vehicles
- Electronic control systems
- Electric vehicles (EV)
- None of the above
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Select all the boxes that describe the techniques, considerations, or approaches you have used to train new crew members in the equipment maintenance field.
- Consider the employee’s skill level
- Initially, assign the employee job tasks that fit with the skill level of a new employee
- Clearly communicate performance expectations to the employee
- Recommend additional training, if applicable allow the employee to shadow other crew members as an opportunity for on-the-job training
- Demonstrate the use of equipment, tools, materials, documents, and forms
- Allow time for the new employee to review documented policies and procedures
- Evaluate employee’s retention of the information being taught
- Let the employee do the job and observe their performance
- After the job is complete, provide constructive feedback on the employee’s performance
- None of the above
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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education interpreting a plan or schematic for the repair and/or maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Seven years or more
- At least six years, but less than seven years
- At least five years, but less than six years
- At least four years, but less than five years
- Less than four years
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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education in identifying parts and tools necessary for the repair of vehicular and mechanical equipment.
- Seven years or more
- At least six years, but less than seven years
- At least five years, but less than six years
- At least four years, but less than five years
- Less than four years
- Required Question
