Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies. The County of Riverside's TLMA Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic located in Riverside. Position Overview The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing major and minor mechanical preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and overhaul/repairs on heavy‑duty gasoline and diesel‑powered construction equipment, including dozers and loaders, grinders, graders, and various other construction equipment and trucks. The mechanic will assist the Maintenance Unit as needed. This role involves diagnosing and repairing equipment either in the field—often under adverse weather conditions—or in a garage facility, as well as determining whether the equipment can be repaired on‑site or must be towed. Responsibilities Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy‑duty construction equipment and trucks. Diagnose mechanical failures and defects in trucks, graders, tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, rollers, truck cranes, stationary motors, power sweepers, and other equipment. Adjust, repair, replace, or overhaul diesel and automotive engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, transfer cases, hydraulic brake systems, axles, pumps, injectors, carburetors, final drives, sprockets, rollers, and truck and steering systems. Diagnose and repair electrical defects; repair or replace starting motors, generators, and ignition systems; grind valves, rebores, and re‑sleeve cylinders; repair and overhaul compressors. Perform complete fabrication, repair, and tune‑up of construction equipment and trucks. Complete time and material records; may be assigned to act as a team leader on difficult and complex repair jobs. Qualifications Experience in the repair and overhaul of off‑road heavy construction equipment. Experience using CAT ET and Cummins Insite diagnostic programs. Experience using ASSET Works or similar maintenance tracking systems. Possession of a valid California or out‑of‑state Commercial Class A or B Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement and no Air Brake restriction. Completion of a recognized heavy construction equipment mechanic apprenticeship training program, or four years of increasingly responsible experience with at least two years in repair and overhaul of heavy construction equipment and diesel trucks and two years in automotive equipment repair, with academic or training equivalencies as described. Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines; heavy equipment maintenance and repair; mechanical diagnostic equipment. Ability to perform repair and maintenance work on construction equipment, diagnose and repair mechanical defects in both the field and shop, operate repair equipment, read shop manuals and mechanical diagrams, follow written and oral directions, work safely, and work with minimal supervision. Schedule 4/10, Monday through Thursday (weekend and holiday work may be required based on departmental needs). Physical Requirements The Heavy Equipment Mechanic works in a garage or outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather. The position requires independent body mobility to stand, move, and lift heavy mechanical components, engines, and systems from several types of vehicles using a crane. License and Driver Requirements Possession of a valid California or out‑of‑state Commercial Class A or B Driver’s License at the time of application, with a Tanker endorsement without an Air Brake restriction. The endorsement must be obtained within six months of hire. Safety and Regulatory Requirements This position is designated as safety‑sensitive. Applicants must complete DOT‑mandated alcohol and drug screening. A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years, and reference checks from former DOT‑regulated employers, are required. Employees are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in various situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Riverside