Automotive Mechanic

Introduction

The San Joaquin County Public Works - Fleet Services Division is recruiting to fill one full-time Automotive Mechanic vacancy and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.
Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre‑employment physical examination, a pre‑employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e‑mail. The e‑mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e‑mail often for updates. If you do not have an e‑mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

• Inspects, diagnoses problems, repairs, and overhauls automobiles and gasoline‑powered trucks in the field or shop. Operates equipment to analyze engine troubles; diagnoses on‑board computer fault codes, noises, and mechanical failures; adjusts and/or repairs fuel injection systems; repairs and installs automotive equipment such as starters, alternators, windshield wiper motors, sirens, spotlights and special police equipment.
• Tunes engines using diagnostic and electronic testing equipment; checks and certifies smog control devices; replaces main and connecting rod bearings; inspects and repairs automatic transmissions, universal joints, differentials, transaxles, front and rear axles, power steering systems and anti‑lock brake systems; inspects and repairs hydraulic accessory systems such as lift gates; relines and adjusts brakes; aligns wheels.
• Inspects and repairs automotive air‑conditioning equipment.
• Evaluates the condition of cooling systems, locates faults or defects, and makes necessary repairs.
• Prepares work reports as required.
• May train and inspect the work of Equipment Service Workers and/or Automotive Mechanic Apprentices.

Experience: Two years as an Automotive Mechanic Apprentice in San Joaquin County service.

Experience: Two years of automotive mechanic work repairing late‑model vehicles which included front wheel drives, fuel injection systems, command control computer systems, transaxles, power steering systems, anti‑lock brake systems, automatic transmissions, alternators, and air conditioning equipment.

License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the automotive mechanic trade; methods of repairing fuel, cooling, ignition, electrical and brake systems, as well as automatic and standard transmissions; automotive maintenance procedures; principles of operation and repair of gasoline‑fueled internal combustion engines; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive mechanic trade.

Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems in automotive equipment, and perform the work required to make necessary repairs to automotive and other public works equipment including fuel injection systems and transaxles; interpret on‑board computer fault codes; follow oral and written instructions; maintain established schedules and deadlines; use the tools, machines, and testing instruments of the automotive mechanic trade.

Mobility – frequent standing and walking; occasional pushing, pulling, balancing, bending, twisting, climbing, kneeling, squatting. Lifting/Carrying – frequently 50 pounds or less; occasionally 51‑70 pounds. Dexterity – frequent handling, reaching, grasping, and fingering. Hearing/Talking – frequent hearing and speaking normal speech and speaking loudly over equipment noise; occasional hearing/talking on a radio. Visual – frequent use of good…