Placer County

Sheriff’s Automotive Technician I: This is the entry-level class in the Sheriff’s Automotive Technician series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Sheriff’s Automotive Technician II: This is the full journey-level class within the Sheriff’s Automotive Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Sheriff’s Automotive Technician I by the assignment of the full range of duties. 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 flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.

Receives immediate supervision from a Supervising Sheriff’s Automotive Technician.

Receives general supervision from a Supervising Sheriff’s Automotive Technician.

• Install specialized Sheriff’s Office equipment, including, but not limited to, light bars, flashers, sirens, weapons storage, consoles, transport partitions, radios, speakers, and antennas, to modify vehicles to meet Sheriff’s Office specifications.
• Install wiring, cables, and video and computer equipment in vehicles assigned to the Sheriff’s Office.
• Install, repair, or replace missing or damaged decals/graphics on marked vehicles.
• Adjust, repair, rebuild, or replace worn, damaged, or malfunctioning vehicle parts to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operation of vehicle.
• Perform minor vehicle maintenance, including electrical wiring and radio installation, battery and tire repair and replacement, and oil/fluid changes.
• Maintain records, including vehicle work orders and service requests, to document the maintenance of serviced vehicles.
• Respond to questions and/or field complaints from service users regarding vehicle repairs; update users on work performed; resolve repair problems.
• Instruct personnel in the proper operation of vehicles and special equipment to ensure safe and reliable performance. 
• Transport vehicles to and from the County garage or outside vendors for repair.
• Read and comprehend technical shop manuals, troubleshooting guides, manufacturers’ specifications, warranties, parts catalogs, and service orders.
• Assist with the transportation of seized vehicles as requested; operate heavy equipment and towing equipment as needed.
• Support the Mobile Command Vehicle when deployed, including leveling, refueling generators, and responding to maintenance issues. 
• Fuel and re-fuel vehicles and equipment; clean windshields; check and replace wiper blades; clean interiors; wash and wax exteriors as needed.
• Perform other minor facility and grounds maintenance tasks as needed; assist other staff as needed.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, supply vendors, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Work is performed in a shop environment with varying temperature conditions and associated noises and odors, as well as in the field requiring travel to various locations throughout the County in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

SHERIFF’S AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I

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:  

• May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

• Equipment, tools, and materials used in the routine maintenance and repair of cars and light trucks.
• Basic mechanical principles. 
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, including relevant software programs. 
• Basic principles of record keeping.
• Arithmetic and basic mathematical calculations.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.

• 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 projects simultaneously and quickly switch between tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
• Intermittently sit while 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 and repair of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; speak, use telephone, write, and use keyboard to communicate; see and hear with sufficient acuity to evaluate proper functioning of various vehicles and equipment; visually differentiate between colors on wires; regularly lift very heavy weight.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Operate forklift, hydraulic lift, hand cart, hand tools, light truck, flatbed truck, and tow truck.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.
• Install, maintain, and repair aftermarket equipment associated with public safety.
• Read and understand wiring schematics. 
• 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.

All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more.

General

Non-Exempt