Equipment Mechanic I​/Ii

Overview

Fleet Services is seeking a skilled and motivated Equipment Mechanic I/II to join our team. This position is responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a variety of light and heavy equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. If you have strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to quality workmanship, we encourage you to apply.

• Locates mechanical trouble, repairs and overhauls automotive, grounds maintenance and construction equipment; arc and gas welding; other related work as required.
• Assists in inspection and location of mechanical defects in automobiles, trucks, tractors, power shovels, mowers, motor graders, loaders, rollers, and other types of mechanical equipment used in public works maintenance, grounds maintenance and construction; major and minor mechanical repairs, general overhauls; tears down, replaces and reassembles transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and electrical systems; relines and adjusts brakes; rebuilds, sharpens mower cutting units;
  
  safety inspections of golf carts; change and repair tires; welds; maintenance records; order repair parts; operates truck and other motorized equipment as required.
• Inspects, lubricates, services and locates mechanical defects in trucks, tractors, mowers, motor graders, loaders, rollers, and other types of mechanical equipment used in construction, grounds maintenance and public works; makes major and minor mechanical repairs, general overhauls; tears down, replaces and reassembles mechanical assemblies; repairs hydraulic and electrical systems; replaces and adjusts brakes on automobiles, trucks and equipment; overhauls and sharpens mower cutting units;
  
  safety inspections on golf carts, heavy trucks, cranes and electrical equipment; changes and repairs tires; welds and fabricates steel components; operates trucks and other motorized equipment; keeps maintenance records and orders repair parts.

Knowledge of: The operating principles of automotive, grounds maintenance and construction equipment; the methods, equipment and tools required in the repair of automotive, grounds maintenance and construction equipment.

Ability to: Diagnose mechanical troubles; use sound judgment; operate trucks and construction equipment; work cooperatively with others; use methods, equipment and tools required in the repair of automotive, grounds maintenance and construction equipment; stand for long periods of time; lift and move heavy objects up to 100 pounds; use explosive force to break loose parts or move heavy items; bend or stoop repeatedly;

perform other physical demands of heavy equipment repair.

A combination of education, training and experience resulting in required knowledge, skills and abilities. Example: graduation from high school or GED certificate and one year of journey worker experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul of automotive and construction equipment, including arc and gas welding.

For Equipment Mechanic II:
Full high school or GED and three years experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul of automotive and construction equipment, including arc and gas welding.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Possession of a Class A California driver's license is required by the end of the six month probationary period.
Certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and/or other recognized certifications will be required when the certification is required for performance of job duties.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply at  Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at  If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at  Confidential inquiries are welcomed.