Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Under the direction of the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing preventive and routine maintenance tasks relating to the service and repairs of City vehicles, equipment, and hand-operated power tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in and performs routine preventative maintenance on City vehicles and equipment, including: tune-ups; oil and filter changes; frame and chassis lubes; reconditioning of electrical systems, spark plugs, distributors, condensers, points, and rotors; realigning and adjusting brakes; overhauling master and wheel cylinders; and rotating and balancing wheels

Assists in the diagnosis and repair of City vehicles, equipment, and hand-operated power tools; assists in tearing down motors; assists in overhauling engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, carburetors, generators, and pumps; assists in removing, repairing, and installing external engine components, such as belts, alternators, water and power-steering pumps, radiators, and filters

Transports City vehicles and equipment to and from outside contractors for servicing and repairs; coordinates delivery and pickup; performs routine vehicle maintenance, including fueling and washing

Maintains shop and equipment to ensure a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Assists with purchasing vehicle parts

Assists with creating and maintaining vehicle maintenance records

Establishes positive working relationships with City staff and the public

Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Two years of experience in performing preventative and routine maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment, or related experience

Possession of a valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record

Successful candidate will be required to provide and maintain their own set of tools to be used at work. The tools should include, but are not limited to, both standard and metric hand tools and pneumatic tools, with an inventory sufficient to complete daily tasks and work assignments. A toolbox (rolling preferred) is also required. The City will provide a locked cage to secure the toolbox when not in use.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge in the field of general vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair, including the ability to perform routine preventative service, such as tune-ups; oil and filter changes; frame and chassis lubes; reconditioning of electrical systems, spark plugs, distributors, condensers, points, and rotors; realigning and adjusting brakes; overhauling master and wheel cylinders; and rotating and balancing wheels

Knowledge of and the ability to assist in the diagnosis and repair of vehicles, equipment, and hand-operated power tools, including tearing down motors; overhauling engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, carburetors, generators, and pumps; and removing, repairing, and installing external engine components, such as belts, alternators, water and power-steering pumps, radiators, and filters

Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, be flexible to changing priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines

Strong ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a cohesive team

Strong customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public

Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical people

Strong written communication skills and the ability to apply proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation when writing reports and memos

Ability to maintain a good driving record and the ability to coordinate City vehicles for scheduled services

Strong record-keeping skills and the ability to assist in creating and maintaining vehicle maintenance records

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and the ability to apply these while working in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and when working with chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards

Ability to withstand exposure to solutions, chemicals, and airborne particles relating to a vehicle maintenance environment

Ability to stand, walk, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis (approximately 66 percent of work time) and to bend, stoop, climb, kneel, and squat on an occasional basis (approximately 33 percent of work time)

Additional Information

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.

As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

These positions are covered by an existing collective bargaining agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Service Employees International Union, Local 721, AFL-CIO. If selected for one of these positions, the employee will be bound by that agreement and may be responsible for paying applicable union dues. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding will be provided upon hire.

Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees' Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.

Benefits

The City of Santa Clarita offers CalPERS Retirement contributions as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.