Public Works- Power Equipment Mechanic I​/II

Plumas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and drug‑free workplace. AA/EEO.

Under general supervision, to inspect, diagnose, overhaul, and make major and minor mechanical repairs to gasoline powered automotive and other equipment; to learn heavy equipment maintenance and repair work; and to do related work as required.

This is the first working level class in the Power Equipment Mechanic series. Incumbents are expected to be journey level automotive mechanics and capable of diagnosing a variety of mechanical problems and performing the full range of adjustments and repair work on automotive equipment. They may receive training on heavy equipment and other specialized mechanic work. This class is distinguished from Power Equipment Mechanic II by performance of a narrower range of mechanical work and the absence of other specialized assignments, such as out stationed assignments.

Under general supervision, to inspect, diagnose, overhaul, and make major and minor mechanical repairs to gasoline and/or diesel‑powered automotive and heavy equipment; and to do related work as required.

Incumbents should be capable of working on the full range of County equipment and may also out stationed with responsibilities for field repairs in an assigned area of the County.

• Two (2) years of experience as a journey level automotive mechanic.
• Two (2) years of experience as a journey level mechanic equivalent to Power Equipment Mechanic I with Plumas County.

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

• Class I: $23.27/hr. – $28.30/hr.
• Class II: $25.15/hr. – $30.60/hr.

Status:
Open. Salary posted May 13, 2025 10:00 AM. Closing:
Open until filled.