Equipment Mechanic

Job Title

Under general supervision, independently diagnosis, makes mechanical and electrical repairs to light and heavy equipment and vehicles

Location

675 Texas Street, 94533, Fairfield, CA

Salary

$31.92 - $38.80 Hourly

Department

General Services

Closing Date

Continuous

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Experience

Four years of full-time paid experience in performing engine repairs on vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

Note: Possession of an Associate's degree or higher with a major in automotive repair or an apprenticeship program in automotive repair is desired.

Licensing, Certification and Registration Requirements

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C. A valid Class A California Driver's Licenses may be required depending on the assignment within 6 months of appointment.

Note: The driver's license must be kept current while employed in this class.

Benefits

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage is $1,671.27 per month for 2022. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.

The County observes twelve (12) full day fixed and two (2) half day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive two (2) floating paid holiday(s) per year. Vacation is accrued at approximately ten (10) days per year for the first three (3) years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave is granted.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

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Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue.034 hours of Paid Time Off.

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Solano County is committed to "Invest In and For the Future" by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Annual Education Fair

County Mentoring Program

Leadership Academy

Supervisory Trainings

Skill Development Trainings

Self-paced learning opportunities