City of Manteca · 1 week ago
LEAD VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Manteca, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe City of Manteca is seeking a Lead Vehicle & Equipment Technician to oversee a small crew in the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of various City vehicles and equipment. This role involves leading skilled mechanical work, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining accurate records.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Lead crews in performing skilled mechanical work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment
Evaluate maintenance, servicing and repair needs
Inspect and diagnose mechanical malfunctions
Estimate time, material and supply needs to complete assigned jobs; monitor inventory levels of parts and supplies; order, receive and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; assign daily duties to mechanical personnel
Assure maintenance and repair activities are performed in a timely manner
Implement safety practices; perform required safety inspections and preventive maintenance to assure compliance with established safety guidelines and regulations
Maintain accurate service and repair history records on City vehicles and equipment
Assist in prioritizing work orders and complete required inspection forms
Overhaul, repair and adjust automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, universal joints, gears, valves and transfer cases; overhaul, rebuild and tune engines and carburetors as needed
Service vehicles and equipment with fuel, oil, grease, water and hydraulic fluids
Replace water pumps and hoses; assure proper fluid levels; lubricate gearboxes; drain and refill crankcases
Replace fuses; assure proper air levels of tires and fill as needed
Adjust and realign brakes; maintain and replace air and hydraulic brake system components; install axles; overhaul steering gears and drive shafts
Diagnose and repair engine electrical and ignition systems, such as batteries, starters, distributors, alternators, coils and related systems; check, clean, adjust and replace breaker points and spark plugs
Perform electrical repairs on emergency vehicle equipment such as changing light bulbs, repairing sound systems and installing and repairing light fixtures as directed; install, maintain and repair specialized equipment on police vehicles such as computers, two-way radios and video equipment
Operate a variety of specialized electronic and computerized diagnosis equipment and machinery, welding equipment and hand and power tools
Work from blueprints, sketches, manuals and work orders; respond to emergency needs as requested; remain on-call as directed
Communicate with City personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns
Maintain shop area, equipment and materials in a safe, clean and orderly fashion
Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records, including timecards, worksheets, work orders and various maintenance requests
Perform inspections related to hazardous material accumulation, the fueling system, and storage tanks; document findings and performs related maintenance and repairs
Provide input to the Fleet Maintenance Manager regarding selection decisions, performance management, and other personnel issues
Qualification
Required
Any combination equivalent to high school graduation or GED and three (3) years increasingly responsible fleet maintenance experience at a level equivalent to the City's class of Vehicle & Equipment Technician II
Valid California Class B Driver License
Techniques and practices used in the maintenance and repair of heavy and light duty vehicles and equipment
CNG fueling systems inspection, repair, and service
Operation, theory and principles of gasoline and diesel-powered engines
Principles of training and providing work direction
Methods, equipment, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles
Diagnostic procedures for vehicles and equipment including police cars, fire engines, street sweepers and refuse trucks
Preventative maintenance practices
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
Technical aspects of field of specialty
Shop math applicable to vehicle maintenance
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Health and safety regulations
Record-keeping techniques
Proper lifting techniques
Lead a crew in performing skilled mechanical work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of the multiple types of City vehicles and equipment including gasoline, CNG and diesel-powered vehicles
Train and provide work direction to assigned staff
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and computerized malfunctions
Operate specialized equipment used in the repair or servicing of vehicles
Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations
Perform electrical and acetylene welding, brazing and soldering
Work from plans, blueprints, sketches, specifications and diagrams
Estimate material requirements and order parts and supplies according to established guidelines
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
Observe health and safety regulations
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Work independently with little direction
Plan and organize work
Meet schedules and timelines
Maintain records related to work performed
Ability to report to work every scheduled workday
Benefits
CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN: This position is covered under the California Public Employees' Retirement System. The following plans are applicable: Classic Tier I: 2.7% @ 55 Employee Contribution: 8% Classic Tier II: 2% @ 60 Employee Contribution: 7% PEPRA: 2% @ 62 Employee Contribution: 7.75%
Deffered Compensation & Supplemental Retirement Plans 457(b) Plan - Employees may voluntarily contribute to this plan. The City will contribute an additional 5% of base salary to the deferred compensation plan for all members.
City Wide Medical Monthly Contribution Manteca offers various Medical Plan options through CALPERS. Single: $950 Employee +1: $1,800 Family: $2,400 Stipend: $600 (opt out of Medical)
Dental & Vision Benefits offered through Delta Dental & VSP City Pays 100% of Premium Costs
Life Insurance Coverage Employees shall receive coverage upon being employed one full calendar month. The City shall pay all premium costs for life insurance coverage. (Supplemental coverage available) 1 - 4 years = $8,500 Group Life Insurance 5 - 9 years = $10,000 Group Life Insurance 10+ years = Group Life Insurance coverage equal to emp. yearly salary.
Vacation Leave 1 - 48 months = 80 hours annually 49 - 96 months = 120 hours annually 97 - 144 months = 152 hours annually 145 months plus =184 hours annually The maximum vacation accrual limit shall be three (3) times the annual accrual rate.
WELLNESS LEAVE: Each employee shall receive 83.2 hours of wellness leave for use in each fiscal year earned with no rollover. There is a cash out option at the end of each fiscal year. Employees hired after July 1 will receive prorated amount after 6 months of employment.
Sick Leave Employees shall accure shall accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually for each full month of continuous service. Accures per pay period.
Floating Holidays Employees will receive will receive three (3) floating holidays the first pay period in July of each year. Employees will not be allowed to carryover the floating holidays. The floating holidays cannot be cashed out in lieu of taking the day off.
Holidays 12 Fixed Holidays
Longevity Pay Employees with ten years of continuous employment are eligible for 20% of one month's base salary.
Uniform Allowance $300 per fiscal year for steel toe boots.
Education Incentive Pay 2.5% of monthly base rate of pay per month for a Bachelors or Masters Degree. Degree must be in the following or related concentrations; Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management or related field. (Eligible after probation)
CERTIFICATION PAY: 2.5% for Water or Wastewater certification for the next highest-grade certificate. 2.5% for Certified Playground Safety Inspector. All certifications capped at 5%.
Company
City of Manteca
The City of Manteca, located in San Joaquin County, is at the heart Northern California's Central Valley.
201-500 employees
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