Mechanic - Equipment Service Writer - City of Healdsburg

Healdsburg CA

Description

The City of Healdsburg is currently recruiting for a Mechanic-Equipment Services Writer within the Administrative Services Department! About the Mechanic-Equipment Services Writer position: The Mechanic-Equipment Services Writer performs mechanical repairs and maintenance on light and heavy duty vehicles and equipment; provides assistance and advisement in the prioritization of service and work flow and development of files and systems for maintenance of fleet records; provides recommendations regarding acquisition, use and disposition of City vehicles and equipment; and provides technical support to an assigned supervisor. By joining our team at the City of Healdsburg, you can take advantage of our amazing benefits, such as low to no cost health insurance rates, CalPERS retirement pension, and generous paid time off! The salary range for the Mechanic - Equipment Service Writer is $7,674.04 - $9,363.50 per month. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice. Applications will be continuously reviewed, with the first review to be held on April 11, 2022. Oral board interviews may be scheduled at any time until the position have been filled. Apply today! >>>Submit an application online today at: Examples of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including both field repairs to broken equipment as well as calendared pre-scheduled inspections, testing, repairs, tune ups, overhauls, maintenance and replacements; coordinate with outside venders and customer users; research and purchase parts including tires as needed. Prioritize service and workflow, development of files and systems for maintenance of fleet records. Provide recommendations regarding acquisition, replacement, use and disposition of City vehicles and equipment; ensure compliance with record keeping requirements for State, Federal and local regulations; log and track repairs; maintain other fleet maintenance records including work orders, parts used and warranty records. Serve as liaison with City staff and outside vendors as it relates to the repair and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment. Weld and fabricate parts for trucks, trailers and vehicles including for additional tool storage, as needed. Comply with all safety requirements and precautions in performing mechanical work; dispose of hazardous waste and materials in accordance with requirements. Road test vehicles as necessary after repairs are complete; pick up and deliver vehicles to other locations as needed. Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect. Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication. Perform related duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment. Operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines and mechanical repair of light and heavy trucks and construction equipment. Methods, materials, paint, tools and techniques used in repair, maintenance, welding and fabrication of a variety of municipal equipment. Use and care and methods of use of tools used in the workplace including heavy shop equipment and hydraulic equipment and tools used in electric and gas welding. Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in performing mechanical work and safe and efficient work practices and procedures including the safe and proper disposal of hazardous waste and materials. Computer record keeping and reporting procedures, purchasing procedures, forms and techniques. Relevant local, State, and Federal laws, rules and regulations related to area of assignment. Ability to: Independently perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others. Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less. Provide assistance and advisement in the prioritization of service and workflow, development of files and systems for maintenance of fleet records. Provide recommendations regarding acquisition, use and disposition of City vehicles and equipment. Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority. Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software. Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities. Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four years of responsible journey level automotive or equipment mechanic, including experience in both heavy construction and light vehicle maintenance experience. Experience with data input and retrieval from a computer system is highly desirable. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by course work in automotive repair. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in vehicle equipment repair is highly desirable License and Certificate Possession of a valid California Class A Driver’s License with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements or apply for and successfully possess a temporary commercial license permit within six (6) months of employment and the subsequent attainment of a permanent commercial license within the following six (6) months. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. ASE (National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence) as a master technician is highly desirable and will be required to obtain prior to completion of probationary period. Supplemental Information: Employees with a Class A Driver's License will be enrolled in the City's DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing of Safety Sensitive Positions program, and may be subject to random testing. >>>Submit an application online today at: