Sr. Equipment Mechanic

THE OPPORTUNITY

Put your mechanical expertise to the test and join the Department of Transportation as a Sr. Equipment Mechanic supervising, directing, and reviewing the maintenance and repair of heavy and light road maintenance and construction equipment.

• Provide lead direction, training and work review to employees assigned to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and maintain heavy and light equipment such as trucks, graders, rotary plows and caterpillars; organize and assign work, set priorities and follow completion of assigned work.
• Provide input into selection decisions, performance evaluations and disciplinary matters.
• Inspect and evaluate equipment; prepare work orders; estimate time and material requirements; provide technical assistance to staff; review and evaluate completed work.
• Read and interpret shop manuals and specifications in performing work; overhauls, repair and maintain vehicles, equipment, engines, driveline components, fluid drives, pumps and their component fuel, electrical, computer, hydraulic and power transmission systems.
• Instruct and provide for the training of staff in work methods, use of tools and equipment and relevant safety precautions.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records, including timecards, worksheets, work orders, reports, maintenance requests, etc.
• Direct the ordering and maintenance of an adequate inventory to accomplish assigned jobs.
• Respond to questions and complaints from other departments and divisions.
• Recommend special work required or necessary equipment maintenance; obtain estimates for required services and materials and recommend vendors.
• Ensure appropriate safety precautions and equipment are being utilized; conduct safety meetings; ensure appropriate accident reports are filed.
• Schedule and coordinate activities with other County departments and outside vendors; serve as liaison between user departments and staff regarding policies and procedures and to resolve problems.
• Drive vehicles and operate a wide variety of equipment; test equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations as necessary.
• Utilize personal computers to track equipment maintenance and repair for cost and scheduling.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience: Two (2) years of journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy and light construction equipment at a level equivalent to the County's class of Equipment Mechanic II.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid commercial Class B driver's license with no restrictions as to transmission and air brakes and Tanker Endorsement. Some positions may also require maintaining a Hazardous Materials Endorsement which must be obtained within six (6) months from hire date.
• Must regularly lift and remove or install parts weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Must be willing to work night and weekend shifts.

Apply online by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click “Accept”. For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources mas.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.