Equipment Maintenance Foreman

Introduction

The San Joaquin County Public Works - Solid Waste Division is recruiting to fill one full-time Equipment Maintenance Foreman vacancy and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.

* The first certification may be promotional*

Additional 4% increase effective July 2027
Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE:

All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Human Resources

44 N San Joaquin St

Third Floor, Suite 330

Stockton, California 95202

Recruitment

0926-RC1002-01

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Phone

$6,013.57-$7,309.53

employment opp Ortunity

Equipment

Maintenance Foreman

Mont Hly Pay

about the position

minimum

qualifications

An employee in this class is responsible for overseeing daily operations at the Solid Waste County Garage by supervising the maintenance and repair of trucks and construction equipment.

EITHER I

On e year as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in San Joaquin County service.

OR II

F ive years of experience as a journeyman mechanic in the maintenance and repair of heavy trucks and cons t ruction equipment.

Protecting public health and welfare, and the investment in public infrastructure.

The mission of Public Works is to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain the County’s public infrastructure: public roadway, water, wastewater, flood management, fleet, and solid waste disposal systems. We manage these important systems in an innovative and cost-effective manner.

In pursuing our mission, we strive to provide excellent customer service and improve the community’s quality of life.

Why choose public works?

The County offers an excellent benefits plan which includes a county contribution to health insurance, dental and vision insurance plans. Other benefits also offered by the County include:

• 1937 Retirement Act plan with reciprocity with CALPERS.

• 125 Flex Spending Benefits Plan

• 12 days sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.

• 10 days of vacation leave (15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, and 23 days after 20 years)

• 14 paid holidays per year

* Additional 4% increase effective July 2027

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a drug screen and background investigation.

• Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of Mechanics involved in the maintenance and repair of trucks, construction equipment, ferry boats, and movable bridges.
• Inspects equipment to determine needed repairs; prepares work orders; estimates time and material needed to complete job; assists mechanics with difficult problems; inspects work in progress. Prepares repair schedules and determines priority of work to be performed; coordinates maintenance scheduling of equipment with supervisory personnel in the Public Works Department. Supervises the Welding Unit of the maintenance shop. Stays abreast of changes in manufacturers specifications;
  
  informs mechanics of changes in maintenance and repair procedures. Reviews and approves requests for parts and equipment. Assists in developing and schedules preventative maintenance programs; assists in revising operating procedures and maintains shop safety. Maintains records and prepares reports. May act in the Shop Superintendent's absence as delegated.

EITHER I One year as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in San Joaquin County service.
OR II Five years of experience as a…