Equipment Mechanic

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Equipment Mechanic

Solano County Fairfield, California, United States

Job Description:

Equipment Mechanic

Description

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Under general supervision, the Equipment Mechanic independently diagnosis, makes mechanical and electrical repairs to light and heavy equipment and vehicle. This is a journey level equipment mechanic class performing a wide variety of diagnostic and mechanical repairs to County equipment in the shop, and in the field.

This class specification represents the core area of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.


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The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled professional with experience in maintaining and repairing a diverse range of fleet equipment, including light automotive, medium to heavy-duty vehicles, agricultural machinery, and construction equipment. In addition, will demonstrate a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and reliable fleet that supports essential public services.

The ideal candidate has/is:

Preferred Qualifications:


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent; AND

Experience: Four years of full-time paid experience in performing engine repairs on vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

Note: Possession of an associate’s degree or higher with a major in automotive repair or an apprenticeship program in automotive repair is desired.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C. A valid Class A California Driver’s Licenses may be required depending on the assignment within 6 months of appointment.

Note: The driver’s license must be kept current while employed in this class.

SELECTION PROCESS
Deadline to apply for the first review - 03/14/2025 (This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks.)

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$76,185.68 - $92,604.23 Annually
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