Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of MECHANIC to fill vacancies in the C
entral Garage Division of the General Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Mechanic performs skilled preventative maintenance, mechanical repair, and tire repair and replacements on a variety of diesel, compressed natural gas, and gasoline powered automotive, police, fire, construction, and towed equipment.

Must be available to work swing shift (3:00pm - 12:30am (additional pay $2.00/hourly))

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

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections, diagnosis and repair mechanical defects on all, forklifts, refuse trucks, utility lifts and crane trucks, towed equipment, para-transit bus, sweepers, construction equipment, fire apparatus, police vehicles and equipment, standby generators, and mechanical
  equipment.
• Perform work on fire equipment and apparatus, compressed natural gas filling station, and dispensing equipment on as-needed basis; inspect and service generators and routine fire station equipment and apparatus inspections, and related repairs.
• Assist and participate in engine tune-ups, overhauls, and general repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive mechanical equipment; perform skilled repairs and installation of new parts on drivetrain, steering, hydraulic, electrical, suspension, air compression, air or hydraulic brake systems, ignition, hydraulic pumps and controls, and air conditioning systems.
• Perform routine (non-structural) metal work such as cutting, welding, soldering and minor fabrication.
• Maintain and repair gas- and diesel-powered light and heavy fire equipment and apparatus such as automobiles, trucks, pumps and generators on as-needed basis; perform brake inspections, diagnosis and perform related brake repairs and replacements.
• Inspect, maintain, breakdown, repair, mount and balance tires on various city vehicles and equipment.
• Make emergency field repairs to equipment and vehicles and may be requested to respond to emergencies after regular working hours and on weekends.
• Participate in formal training as well as hands-on cross-training consisting of more complex vehicle and equipment repairs to increase skills and knowledge.
• Maintain accurate computer-based time and material records and properly annotate all work performed; develop work orders, place parts order requests, and retrieve needed parts.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with applicable Federal and State safety standards.
• Maintain work area in a clean and