Heavy Equipment Mechanic

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.About The PositionThe County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.The County of Riverside's TLMA Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic located in Riverside.The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing major and minor mechanical preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and overhaul/repairs on heavy-duty gasoline and diesel-powered construction equipment, including Dozers (up to D8T), 950 Loaders, Grinders, Graders, and various other construction equipment and trucks. The mechanic will also assist the Maintenance Unit as needed. This role involves diagnosing and repairing equipment either in the field—often under adverse weather conditions—or in a garage facility, as well as determining whether the equipment can be repaired on-site or must be towed.Competitive Candidates Will HaveExperience in the repair and overhaul of off-road heavy construction equipmentExperience using CAT ET and Cummins Insite diagnostic programsExperience using ASSET Works or similar maintenance tracking systems.Possession of a valid California or out of state Commercial Class A or B Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement and no Air Brake restriction.Schedule: 4/10, Monday through Thursday (weekend and holiday work may be required based on departmental needs).The selected candidate must supply their own tools and be willing to travel to various locations throughout Riverside County.The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is the entry-level classification in the Heavy Equipment Mechanic series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is distinguished from the Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic classification by the latter's ability to work in a lead capacity over other shop personnel.Meet the Team!The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.Examples Of Essential Duties Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical failures and defects in trucks, graders, tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, rollers, truck cranes, stationary motors, power sweepers, and other equipment. Adjust, repair, replace, or overhaul a variety of diesel and automotive engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, transfer cases, hydraulic brake systems, axles, pumps, injectors, carburetors, final drives, sprockets, rollers, and truck and steering systems. Diagnose and repair electrical defects; repair or replace starting motors, generators, and ignition systems; grind valves, rebores and resleeves cylinders; repair and overhaul compressors. Perform complete fabricating and repairing of construction equipment and trucks; perform complete tune-up on construction equipment and trucks. Complete time and material records; may be assigned to act as a team leader on difficult and complex repair jobs.Minimum Qualifications OPTION I Experience: Completion of a recognized heavy construction equipment mechanic apprenticeship training program.OPTION II Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience, two years of which are in the repair and overhaul of heavy construction equipment and diesel trucks, and two years of which are in the repair and overhaul of automotive equipment. (Six months of the required experience may be substituted on the basis of the completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in trade-related courses from an accredited college or university or the completion of 144 hours of trade-related instruction from a union training center, adult or vocational school, or specialized industrial program.)Physical Requirements : The Heavy Equipment Mechanic works in a garage or outdoors and is exposed to the inclement weather. This position requires independent body mobility to stand, move and lift heavy mechanical components, engines and systems from several types of vehicles utilizing a crane.License: Possession of a valid California or out-of-state Commercial Class A or B Driver’s License at the time of application, as the incumbent will be required to drive to various locations throughout the county. Additionally, a Tanker endorsement without Air Brake restriction must be obtained within six months of hire. Upload a copy of your current driving record from the DMV, issued within the last 30 days. The DMV report may be the online version for your convenience.This position has been 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.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.For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements .ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: The principles of gasoline and diesel engines; heavy equipment maintenance and repair; the methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of construction equipment; the operation and application of mechanical diagnostic equipment.Ability to: Perform repair and maintenance work on construction equipment; diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a variety of heavy-duty gasoline and diesel construction equipment in both the field and shop; operate equipment used in repairing or servicing construction equipment; read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams; follow written and oral directions; perform work safely; work with minimal supervision.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONApplication StatusHow to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com , click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on “Applications & Status.”Sign Up for Job AlertsGo to www.RC-HR.com , click on “Careers,” click on “County Job Openings,” and click on “Subscribe to Job Alerts” icon.General InformationIf you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Silvia Trammell at strammell@rivcol.org or (951) 955-3725. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.________________________________________________________________________________________APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policiesReasonable AccommodationsThe County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disabilityProof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).Work Authorization RequirementApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-EmploymentAll employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary PeriodAs an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General InformationCurrent County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. 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