Sr. Equipment Mechanic

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The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

The Maintenance and Operations Division is composed of Road Crews, Fleet Services, Equipment Mechanics, and Traffic Control Crews. This dedicated team manages the repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing County roadway and drainage infrastructure. It is also responsible for the maintenance of all 1083 centerline miles of roadway in the County.

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 recommends 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 operates a wide variety of equipment; tests equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations as necessary.
• Utilize personal computers to track equipment maintenance and repair for cost and scheduling.
• Attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

for a full description of duties and responsibilities

• 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.

• 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…