Equipment Technician

The Position

In addition to the posted salary for this position, incumbents will also receive:

• 5% maximum incentive pay for qualifying Truck Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) Certifications
• Additional 1% maximum incentive pay for Advanced (ASE) Certifications F1 and/or L2
• $35 bi-weekly Technician Tool Allowance
• Longevity pay at 4.0% for employees with 10 years of County employment
• Eligibility to participate in the County's existing Vacation Cash-In policy, which allows cash-in of up to 40 hours annually for eligible employees

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/26/26, 7/24/26, 8/21/26, 9/18/26, 10/16/26, 11/13/26

Under general supervision, diagnoses, repairs, maintains, and services gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternatively fueled vehicles including medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Basic theory, operation and principles of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternatively fueled internal combustion engines, including those in automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators
• Methods, materials, tools and power equipment and parts used in the maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators
• Repair and service procedures of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators
• Hydraulic and air brake systems
• Electrical, carburetion, and cooling systems
• Torque convertors, automatic and standard transmissions, hydraulic pumps, motors, and control values
• Standard shop safety procedures

Ability to

• Recognize and diagnose technical problems of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators
• Properly repair and adjust gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators and component parts
• Read and understand automotive and equipment operating manuals and schematics
• Visually detect conditions that will affect the safe operation of equipment
• Improvise repair of equipment
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and private repair vendors
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Assess situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Safely and properly use tools and equipment in repairing and rebuilding gasoline, diesel, hybrid and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks and buses and construction equipment
• Work safely in and around automobiles and heavy equipment
• Safely drive gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automotive, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, and diesel driven generators to relocate and/or ensure proper working order
• Keep accurate service and repair records

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Either: Three years of full-time paid experience diagnosing malfunctions, and repairing and maintaining gasoline, diesel, or alternatively powered vehicles such as automobiles, light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, buses, or construction equipment. Or: Three years of full-time, paid experience in the Sacramento County class of Fleet Service Worker. 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. Note: Individuals under the age of 21 who are hired into a position requiring the Hazardous Materials, Tank Vehicle, and/or Passenger Endorsements, must obtain required endorsements within six months of meeting the age requirement. Tool Requirement: Employees in this class are responsible for providing their own basic set of journey level automotive and equipment 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:

• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot and/or cold weather.
• Be exposed to a typical automotive/heavy equipment repair environment including but not limited