Senior Equipment Technician *Revised

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/22/2026, 7/13/2026 (Final). Under general supervision, the Senior Equipment Technician leads, plans, schedules, and oversees the work of Equipment Technicians and Fleet Service Workers while performing the same and/or more difficult duties as those being led; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures, and job expectations; and provides training to staff.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of automotive or heavy equipment repair facilities
• Methods, materials, tools, and power equipment used in repairing, maintaining, and servicing gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium, and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Operation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of gasoline, diesel, hybrid and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, and construction equipment, engines, and drivetrains
• Preventative maintenance standards for gasoline, diesel, hybrid and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, and construction equipment and diesel driven generators
• Hazmat storage and disposal requirements
• Principles and practices of repair cost estimates for gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators
• Parts, supplies, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of gasoline, diesel, hybrid and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks and buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators
• Principles and practices related to automotive emission control systems and standards
• Federal, state, and local air quality compliance standards
• California State General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders relating to equipment maintenance and repair shops
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

• Lead and train Equipment Technicians and Fleet Service Workers
• Plan, coordinate, organize, schedule, and review the work of others
• Provide work direction and instruction
• Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend solutions
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Diagnose and repair technical problems of gasoline, diesel, hybrid and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators
• Work independently, prioritize work, and make sound decisions
• Read and understand automotive and equipment operating manuals and schematics
• Evaluate vehicle or equipment condition and determine course of action
• Safely operate gasoline, diesel, hybrid and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators to ensure proper working order
• Visually detect conditions that will affect the safe operation of automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks and buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators
• Maintain supplies and parts inventory
• Perform work using acetylene and arc welding equipment
• Keep records and prepare shop reports
• Read and understand parts books and automotive and equipment shop manuals
• Work safely in and around gasoline, diesel, hybrid and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, diesel driven generators, and enforce County safety policies and standards

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time paid experience diagnosing malfunctions, and repairing and maintaining gasoline, diesel, or alternatively powered vehicles such as medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, or construction equipment. Note: Coursework from an accredited college, vocational training school, or military training program in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Heavy Maintenance Equipment Repair, or Construction Equipment Repair, or other area or field closely related to the intent of the class may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 2.5 semester units (3.75 quarter units) are equal to one month of experience. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Special Access: Incumbents assigned to the Airport must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing access to secure County airport locations. License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Some positions in this class may be required to obtain a Class A or B California Driver License, and/or Hazardous Materials, Tank Vehicle, and/or Passenger Endorsements issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License or endorsement(s) may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Tool Requirement: Employees in this class are responsible for providing their own basic set of journey level repair tools. Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbent to:

• Have sufficient sense of smell, vision, touch, and hearing to observe equipment functions for normal and abnormal occurrences and the condition of shop facilities.
• Work in cramped areas and in awkward body positions. Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach above the shoulder.
• Walk on uneven surfaces; walk up and down stairs.
• Climb ladders to access large pieces of equipment.
• Work while wearing approved personal protective equipment as required.
• Lift, carry, and transport objects weighing up to 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Distinguish one color from another in order to trace electrical wiring by color coding.
• Read gauges and meters.
• Grasp, manipulate or assemble objects of varying shapes and size with precision and coordination.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbent to: