Truck Mechanic - Flood

Truck Mechanic

The County of Riverside's Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an opportunity for a Truck Mechanic who will be assigned to the Operations Division in Riverside. The Truck Mechanic will inspect and diagnose mechanical failures and defects in a variety of heavy-duty trucks (including CNG, diesel, and gasoline platforms), cars, and light trucks. Other responsibilities will include: correcting complex malfunctions by repairing and overhauling faulty major components, rebuilding or repairing engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles, steering gears, carburetors, cooling systems, and other mechanical and electrical assemblies; completing tune-ups on all induction types, and ignition systems; replacing and adjusting air, hydraulic and vacuum brakes, starters, and generators; And repairing smaller automotive equipment when required. Duties will also include some welding and fabrication as well as maintaining time and material records. Competitive candidates will possess:

• ASE Certification (specifically Medium/Heavy Truck series).
• CNG Certification.
• Natural Gas systems diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair experience, alongside standard heavy diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines.
• Experience replacing and adjusting heavy-duty air brakes, alongside hydraulic and vacuum braking systems.
• Experience with Fleet Management software and computer literacy.

The selected candidate will be required to supply their own basic tools to perform the essential functions of the Truck Mechanic position. Work schedule: 4/10 Monday - Thursday with availability to work weekends, holidays, and special events to meet department needs is required. The schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

OPTION I Experience: Completion of a recognized heavy-duty truck mechanic apprenticeship training program. OPTION II Experience: Four years in the repair and overhaul of heavy diesel and gasoline powered vehicles. (Completion of trade related courses from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 24 quarter units equaling two years of the required experience.) OPTION III Experience: Four years in the repair and overhaul of heavy diesel and gasoline powered vehicles. (Completion of 144 hours of trade related courses from a recognized occupational training center, vocational school or specialized industrial program equaling six months of the required full-time experience.) ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: The principles of both gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines; the methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of heavy trucks; the operations and uses of diagnostic equipment. Ability to: Diagnose the source of mechanical and electrical failures in heavy gasoline and diesel-powered trucks; read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams; follow written and oral directions; perform work safely.

Other Requirements:

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. A Class A or B will be required within six months from date of hire. Physical Requirements: Ability to work in an environment with exposure to automotive/heavy equipment fluids/odors. Environmental Working Conditions: The majority of this position will entail working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain, wind, and summer temperatures). For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment.) Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident. Pre-Employment: all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.) For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements.