NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
SENIOR MECHANIC - GENERAL SERVICES
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$72K/yr - $92K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Mechanic to join the City of Riverside's General Services Department in the Central Garage Division. The role involves performing highly skilled journey level preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including those used by the police and fire departments.
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Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance inspections, diagnosis and repair mechanical defects on all, forklifts, refuse trucks, utility lifts and crane trucks, towed equipment, para-transit bus, sweepers, construction equipment, fire apparatus, police, standby generators, and mechanical equipment
Perform specialized work on fire equipment and apparatus, compressed natural gas filling station, and dispensing equipment on as-needed basis; inspect and service generators and routine fire station equipment and apparatus inspections, and related repairs
Diagnose and repair computer controlled vehicles and equipment, emission systems and their related components; disassemble components and repair or replace defective or worn parts
Perform engine tune-ups, overhauls, and general repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive mechanical equipment; perform semi-skilled repairs and installation of new parts on drive-train, steering, hydraulic, electrical, suspension, air compression, air or hydraulic brake systems, ignition, hydraulic pumps and controls, and air conditioning systems
Maintain and service specialized pursuit vehicles and their related systems; maintain and repair gas and diesel-powered light and heavy fire equipment and apparatus such as automobiles, trucks, pumps and generators on as-needed basis; perform brake inspections, diagnosis and perform related brake repairs and replacements
Inspect, maintain, breakdown, repair, mount, and balance tires on various city vehicles and equipment on an as needed basis
Oversee and perform occasional metal and fabrication work and the routine and complex vehicle maintenance and service requests
Maintain accurate computer-based time and material records and properly annotate all work performed; develop work orders, place parts order requests, and retrieve needed parts
Perform all tasks in accordance with applicable Federal and State safety standards
Assist in providing direction, training, and assistance to lesser skilled technicians
Maintain work area in a clean and neat condition
Make emergency field repairs to equipment and vehicles
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED), supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment
Five (5) years of skilled work experience in automotive and heavy equipment repair work of which three (3) years is at the journey level
Possession of an appropriate, valid Class 'C' California Motor Vehicle Operator's License upon appointment
Possession of a valid Class 'A' California Motor Vehicle Operator's License during the probationary period
Possession of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is highly desirable
Successful completion of ASE Series test Medium & Heavy-duty Truck Series T1 through T8 Certifications in medium and heavy-duty truck specialty areas is required upon completion of probation
Required journey level hand tools sized to a minimum of 1 1/2 "
The incumbent must maintain all certifications throughout the course of employment in this classification
Preferred
The completion of a recognized apprenticeship or possession of mechanical certifications from a professionally recognized institution is highly desirable
Experience and certification in alternative fuel systems, compression and dispensing and/or experience in the maintenance and repair of specialized police vehicles, motorcycles, and related equipment is highly desirable
Benefits
Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
Life Insurance- The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
Flexible Spending Account- The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
Vacation Accrual– 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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