SENIOR MECHANIC

Position Senior Mechanic Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of mechanical work on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment and performs other duties as required within the scope of the classification. The Senior Mechanic performs advanced journey‑level work in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, and other motorized equipment. It differs from the Mechanic in that the Senior Mechanic performs more complex repairs, including on heavy‑duty vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities Performs a wide variety of maintenance and repair on automobiles, light, medium, and heavy‑duty trucks and motorized equipment, including transmissions, diesel or gasoline engines, hydraulic, fuel supply, ignition, suspension, air conditioning, cooling electrical, and exhaust systems. Estimates time and materials needed for repairs; orders parts and supplies and makes necessary repairs. Inspects vehicles and related systems (e.g., mechanical, electronic, electrical); identifies parts, tools and other service needs. Overhauls or rebuilds light, medium and heavy‑duty engines and hydraulic devices; fabricates parts and materials. Inspects and road tests completed work for compliance with standards before releasing unit to service; assists with training of Mechanics. Responds to emergency calls for service on a call‑out basis including road calls on surface street/highways or work sites, e.g., fire stations, which may require immediate repairs or preparing vehicles for towing/transport to maintenance shop, while using emergency awareness devices to ensure worker safety. Disposes of oil, brake fluid, metal, lead, and other hazardous waste or recyclable products in an appropriate and environmentally safe manner. Operates forklifts, city vehicles, heavy‑duty vehicles, heavy equipment and boats as assigned to maintain and repair. Education High school diploma or equivalent certificate. Experience Five (5) years of progressively responsible diesel and heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience, including hydraulic systems. Licenses and Certifications Possession of a valid California Class A or B driver’s license with an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment, OR possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and a requirement to obtain a California Class A or B driver’s license within six (6) months of appointment. Certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the following disciplines: T1 – Gasoline Engines, T4 – Brakes, T5 – Suspension and Steering. Special Conditions Positions in this classification are deemed safety sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and subject to drug and alcohol testing. Employees regularly assigned or required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program. Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: in accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. Application and Selection Procedure Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. An online application must be fully completed. Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum education, experience, license and/or certification requirements to be considered. Applicants whose qualifications best meet the City’s needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral examination (weighted 100%), which will be scheduled once a sufficiently strong applicant pool has been established. Selection interview. Background check. Appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Huntington Beach