Mechanic - Supervising

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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.

Training & Experience Rating (100%)

Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.  For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over),  marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.