HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Job Description and Duties The General Services Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time/Permanent Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic. Well qualified applicants should possess the ability to determine, perform routine service of heavy to light duty, electric vehicles and equipment. Inspect, maintain and diagnose equipment and vehicle issues, advise management regarding mechanical issues and complete repair records. Four years of varied mechanical experience on gas and diesel powered trucks or heavy construction equipment and an Associate of Arts Degree in Heavy Equipment Maintenance, Diesel Mechanics, or Heavy Equipment Mechanics or a certificate of completion from an accredited community college or equivalent degree. Good attendance, punctuality, and attitude are important characteristics. Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. A duty statement is available in the General Services Transportation Office. SROA, Surplus, and DSH employees meeting transfer or list eligibility will be considered first. Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Only the most qualified candidates that are reachable on the Certification List will be scheduled for a hiring interview. All interested qualified candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment Application electronically via Cal Careers, mail or in person to the Human Resources – Examination/Hiring Unit by the final filing date. To ensure your application will be considered, the following items are required: You must first take an examination to obtain eligibility in order to apply for this job vacancy. Obtaining list eligibility is a separate process. Click on the exam link below to be taken to the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Examination. You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application and include duties performed with Supervisor’s name and Contact information. All experience and education relatable to this classification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678 application. If applicable, you must include copies of any documents that will support you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (e.g., Training and Development Assignment or out-of-class experience approved and documented in your Department’s Personnel Office). Failure to do so may disqualify you from this process. Attach a copy of proof of degree and transcripts if education is required to meet the minimum qualification. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with your STD 678 Application. In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr