MECHANIC

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of MECHANIC to fill vacancies in the CENTRAL GARAGE DIVISION of the General Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Mechanic performs skilled preventative maintenance, mechanical repair, and tire repair and replacements on a variety of diesel, compressed natural gas, and gasoline powered automotive, police, fire, construction, and towed equipment.

Must be available to work swing shift (3:00pm - 12:30am (additional pay $2.00/hourly))

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections, diagnosis and repair mechanical defects on all, forklifts, refuse trucks, utility lifts and crane trucks, towed equipment, para-transit bus, sweepers, construction equipment, fire apparatus, police vehicles and equipment, standby generators, and mechanical equipment.
• Perform work on fire equipment and apparatus, compressed natural gas filling station, and dispensing equipment on as-needed basis; inspect and service generators and routine fire station equipment and apparatus inspections, and related repairs.
• Assist and participate in engine tune-ups, overhauls, and general repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive mechanical equipment; perform skilled repairs and installation of new parts on drivetrain, steering, hydraulic, electrical, suspension, air compression, air or hydraulic brake systems, ignition, hydraulic pumps and controls, and air conditioning systems.
• Perform routine (non-structural) metal work such as cutting, welding, soldering and minor fabrication.
• Maintain and repair gas- and diesel-powered light and heavy fire equipment and apparatus such as automobiles, trucks, pumps and generators on as-needed basis; perform brake inspections, diagnosis and perform related brake repairs and replacements.
• Inspect, maintain, breakdown, repair, mount and balance tires on various city vehicles and equipment.
• Make emergency field repairs to equipment and vehicles and may be requested to respond to emergencies after regular working hours and on weekends.
• Participate in formal training as well as hands-on cross-training consisting of more complex vehicle and equipment repairs to increase skills and knowledge.
• Maintain accurate computer-based time and material records and properly annotate all work performed; develop work orders, place parts order requests, and retrieve needed parts.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with applicable Federal and State safety standards.
• Maintain work area in a clean and neat condition and perform related work as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Supplemental specialized training in the maintenance and repair of diesel-powered equipment is highly desirable.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in automotive repair work, of which one (1) year of experience performing skilled servicing and heavy equipment repair work. Experience and certification in alternative fuel systems is highly desirable.

Necessary Special Requirements: Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Possession of a valid Class "A" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License upon completion of probation.
• Possession of an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is highly desirable. Successful completion of ASE Series test either Car and Light Truck Series A1, A3, A5 and A6 or Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Series T2, T4 and T6 certifications is required during the probationary period.
• Acquisition of Master ASE certification in either the "A" or "T" series within two (2) years of appointment to the classification.
• The incumbent must maintain all certifications throughout the course of employment in this classification.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, indoors and out, with exposure to wide temperature variations, noise, vibrations, fumes, grease and oils, machinery and its moving parts, odors and dust. Physical demands require bending, stooping and frequent heavy lifting of moderately heavy objects weighing up to fifty pounds. Incumbent must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction.

Selection Process

Documents Required at the Time of Application:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

For general information on completing your on-line application, click here: (Application Guide). (Download PDF reader)

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Important information on scheduling assessments:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

Note: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

Educational requirements:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.