Placer County

To perform skilled welding and fabrication work in support of the County's fleet; to service, repair, and maintain gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel powered automotive, road, and construction equipment; to inspect motorized and mechanical equipment; and to diagnose mechanical problems and determine extent of necessary repairs.

This is a full journey level class.  This class is distinguished from the Equipment Mechanic II by the assignment of skilled welding and fabrication duties and requires the possession of welding certifications within the first twelve (12) months of employment.  This class is further distinguished from the Master Equipment Mechanic in that the latter is an advanced journey-level class within the Equipment Mechanic series and is not assigned skilled welding responsibilities.  Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.  Positions in this class are not flexibly staffed and are filled through the competitive process.

Receives general supervision from a Supervising Mechanic. 

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

• Perform skilled welding, cutting, brazing, and soldering techniques using arc, MIG, and TIG welding in the repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Rebuild, repair, and replace parts and accessories on heavy construction equipment and other vehicles in the shop and field.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications; make estimates of labor, material, and supplies needed to perform work; requisition materials and supplies as needed.
• Fabricate a wide variety of metal parts, including truck and equipment frames and bodies, pipes and tanks, and similar items.
• Cut, grind, and weld to repair broken parts and tools.
• Disassemble and assemble engines; perform minor and major overhaul and repairs on brake, emission, electrical, fuel, lubrication, cooling, air conditioning, vacuum, and hydraulic systems and drive trains; inspect and repair air pollution control devices, brakes, and head lamps.
• Install batteries, tires, wiring, windows, and windshields; repair and paint bodies and fenders; lubricate and service equipment; provide roadside service; operate automotive and heavy equipment as needed.
• Maintain welding machines.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel powered automotive, road, and construction equipment; inspect motorized and mechanical equipment; diagnose mechanical problems and determine extent of necessary repairs.
• Assist with special projects involving welding and/or fabrication on behalf of other County departments, as needed.
• Perform general facility maintenance and clean-up tasks; order supplies; maintain various manuals.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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

• Perform general facility maintenance and clean-up tasks; order supplies; maintain various manuals.
• Install and maintain equipment used in repair work.

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: Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to an Equipment Mechanic II with Placer County or two (2) years of journey level experience in welding work.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Required License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance mya also be required.
• Possession of a valid Class B driver's license with air brake, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements within twelve (12) months of employment.  
• Possession of valid Welder Certificates with ANSI/AWSD.1 within twelve (12) months of employment. Certificates shall be based on 1" plate coupons using positions 3G vertical up and 4G horizontal with Direct Current Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of welding steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Properties and qualities of various metals and proper fusing temperatures.
• Principles and practices of the diagnosis, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel powered equipment.
• Tools, equipment, and methods used in the diagnosis, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of motor equipment.
• Arithmetic and basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, including relevant software programs.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; observe safety rules and identify safety hazards; analyze and diagnose problem equipment; identify and locate equipment and tools; identify, understand, interpret, recall, and explain technical and numerical information;  read and understand manuals, specifications, and schematics; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple tasks and project simultaneously and quickly switch between tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
• Intermittently sit while test driving vehicles and reviewing manuals, schematics, and specifications; on a continuous basis, walk, stand, bend, squat, crouch, stoop, climb, kneel, reach, balance, feel, and twist when performing installation or repair of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; speak, use telephone, write, and use keyboard to communicate; see, hear, and smell with sufficient acuity to evaluate proper functioning of various vehicles and equipment; visually differentiate between colors on wires; regularly lift very heavy weight.
• Independently diagnose problems and perform major and minor repairs on automotive, road and construction equipment; repair and fabricate parts and tools by cutting, grinding, and welding.
• Independently use modern welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment to repair and fabricate equipment and parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications. 
• Design projects within specifications. 
•  Operate forklift, hydraulic lift, hand cart, hand tools, air tools, power tools, and welding tools and equipment.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.