Heavy Equipment Service Worker

• Educational Incentive:An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Vacation Accrual:New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Vacation Redemption:After 14,560 hours of continuous service an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Sick Leave:Full-time Regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• Deferred Compensation:Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans:Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans:
  Tier One for employee only is $463.99 per biweekly pay period, Tier Two for employee plus one is $834.32 per biweekly pay period and Tier Three for employee plus family is $1,024.11 per biweekly pay period.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan:Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
• Holidays:13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational necessity and certification of skill.

Under general supervision, inspects, repairs, lubricates and services gasoline and diesel powered vehicles, construction equipment; and fire engines, assists mechanics and performs related duties as required.

The ideal candidate has at least three (3) years of experience performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on medium to heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment, possesses ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications in Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, and Preventive Maintenance Inspection, possesses a California Class A Driver License, a good driving record, works well with others, and has excellent customer service skills.

Fire Protection District

This is an entry level classification, and Veteran’s Points may apply to eligible applicants.

OPENING DATE: Fri day, October 16, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Fri day, October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Week of November 2, 2026

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs preventative maintenance services and safety inspections on vehicles, heavy construction equipment, and fire engines in the shop and field. May also service and repair gas powered chain saws, mowers and other small equipment, generator sets and breathing air compressors;
• Replaces fan belts, brakes, filters, air cleaners, shock absorbers, mufflers and similar parts, adjusts brakes, tracks and clutches; and steam cleans vehicles, equipment, tools and components;
• Balances and repairs vehicle and construction equipment, tires and tubes;
• Makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments, assists…