Placer County

To plan, organize, direct, and supervise the servicing, repair, and maintenance of gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel powered automotive, road, and construction equipment within the Fleet Services Division; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

The Supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and are responsible for a program area within a work unit or department.

Receives general direction from the Assistant Fleet Services Superintendent and/or Public Works Manager assigned to Fleet Services.

Exercises direct supervision over technical personnel.

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; coordinate and monitor workflow of an assigned work unit; recommend and implement improvements and modifications to assigned work unit. 
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, fuel, supplies, and personnel; monitor and control expenditures. 
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed to maintain the efficient and professional operation of assigned work unit.
• Coordinate and facilitate regulatory inspections.
• Schedule vehicle and equipment service and repair activities, both internally and with outside vendors.
• Initiate and track work orders; prepare records of work performed; generate and review reports from an automated maintenance management system for assigned work unit. 
• Perform equipment maintenance and repair activities of a complex and difficult nature; provide technical assistance and advice to technical staff.
• As directed, may represent the division to outside agencies, organizations, and vendors; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary.
• 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.

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: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties similar to a Master Equipment Mechanic with Placer County.

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 may also be required. 
• Possession of a valid Class B driver's license with air brake, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.

Knowledge of: 

• 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. 
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. 
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Principles of budget preparation, administration, and monitoring. 
• Principles and practices of work safety. 
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and rules. 
• Automated systems used for the scheduling of maintenance activities and projects. 
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, including relevant software programs.
• 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, understand, identify, recall, interpret, and explain technical and numerical information, work papers, reports, and special projects; analyze and diagnose problem equipment; identify and locate equipment and tools; observe and problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures; understand, recall, interpret, analyze, explain, and apply related rules, laws, and regulations; 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. 
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk when reviewing manuals, schematics, and specifications or while in meetings for long periods of time; 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, hear, and smell with sufficient acuity to evaluate proper functioning of various vehicles and equipment; differentiate between colors on wires; regularly lift very heavy weight. 
• Organize, implement, and direct vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair operations and related activities. 
• Conduct inspection and repair of automotive and heavy equipment air pollution control devices, head lamps, and brakes.
• Supervise, train, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. 
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. 
• Maintain records and prepare reports. 
• Use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software. 
• 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 verbally and in writing.