What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Mechanic position at City of Alameda?
Under general supervision performs major and minor mechanical repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of fleet equipment including motor vehicles, police and fire vehicles, construction equipment, power equipment and other machinery, and performs other related work as required.
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Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education
Graduation from high school and completion of an approved automotive mechanic apprenticeship or training program.
Experience
One year of automotive mechanic experience in the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of automotive and power equipment.
Desirable: Two (2) years of automotive mechanic experience.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines as well as alternative fuel engines; light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus; and applicable safety principles and practices associated with personal protective equipment, compression equipment, and heavy load equipment.
Ability
Ability to make various types of mechanical repairs; use a variety of equipment repair tools; diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work; operate specialized vehicular equipment; maintain records; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Special Requirements
Willingness and/or ability to respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.
Other Requirements
Possession of a valid Class B State of California Driver's License (or possession of a valid Class C license at the time of employment and the ability to obtain Class B within six months of employment) and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment. Employees in positions requiring a Class B license are subject to provisions of the Department of Transportation's drug and alcohol testing program.
Classifications requiring the maintenance of a valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall receive One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per month for maintaining their CDL.
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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE CREDIT: A job applicant qualifies as a veteran if honorably discharged from active military, reservist, or National Guard duty of at least 18 consecutive months within the past five (5) years of the date of application. In case of discharge attributable to service-connected injuries or illnesses, the 18 months active duty requirement need not be fulfilled. An applicant claiming veteran's preference credit must attach to their application, a legible copy of their DD-214 verifying the type of discharge and date(s) of active service. NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Alameda is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-747-4900 | hr@alamedaca.gov | 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Rm. 290, Alameda, 94501. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.
THE COMMUNITY
Known as the "City of Homes and Beaches," Alameda (pop. 75,126) is a 10.6 square mile urban island city located in the middle of beautiful San Francisco Bay. With easy access to all of the amenities of the Bay Area, Alameda is seven miles east of San Francisco and less than one mile west of Oakland, just a short drive north of the Oakland International Airport. The City of Alameda's mission is to support the maintenance of a community where people can live, work, and play in a sustainable urban environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. Alameda is committed to the organizational core values of innovation, integrity, professionalism, flexibility, and responsiveness. The City provides a broad range of services including police and fire protection; construction and maintenance of streets, parks, storm drains and other infrastructure; an electric municipal utility; recreational and cultural activities; and general government and administrative support services.
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The City of Alameda Public Works Department is the steward of Alameda's public infrastructure, responsible for its design, construction, and maintenance. It is the vision of the agency to become the best trained, most talented and efficient public works department in the entire Bay Area. Come and join our dynamic team to be an integral part of this vision!
BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT View the City's benefits by clicking HERE
- Five-day, 40 hour work week (Monday through Friday).
- Salary: 2.5% MOU base salary increase effective July 2024.
- CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.75% contribution.
- Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available. Some plans fully covered at all levels by the City contribution.
- Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
- Vacation: Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
- Holidays: 11 City Holidays and 5.5 floating Holidays.
- Sick Leave: 12 days per year; any unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement.
- Commercial Driver's License: Classifications requiring the maintenance of a valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall receive One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per month for maintaining their CDL.
- Inspects, diagnoses, tunes up and repairs a full range of fleet equipment including gas and diesel automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, sweepers, and alternative vehicles such as Electric, Biodiesel and Flexfuel vehicles, along with other mechanical equipment in city service.
- Repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, and hydraulic systems; aligns wheels; installs and adjusts brakes; straightens and paints bodies, fenders and frames; installs batteries, tires, wiring and glass.
- Maintains and repairs emergency vehicles including installing sirens, lights and other equipment; repairs firefighting apparatus, including engines, power transmission systems and high pressure pumps and valves.
- May do machining or welding work in making fittings used in automotive equipment; may do occasional automotive painting or body and fender repair work.
- Maintains records of repairs made, orders and time worked.
- Drives and operates specialized vehicular equipment.
- Makes emergency repairs out of the shop as required.
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education
Graduation from high school and completion of an approved automotive mechanic apprenticeship or training program.
Experience
One year of automotive mechanic experience in the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of automotive and power equipment.
Desirable: Two (2) years of automotive mechanic experience.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines as well as alternative fuel engines; light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus; and applicable safety principles and practices associated with personal protective equipment, compression equipment, and heavy load equipment.
Ability
Ability to make various types of mechanical repairs; use a variety of equipment repair tools; diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work; operate specialized vehicular equipment; maintain records; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Special Requirements
Willingness and/or ability to respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.
Other Requirements
Possession of a valid Class B State of California Driver's License (or possession of a valid Class C license at the time of employment and the ability to obtain Class B within six months of employment) and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment. Employees in positions requiring a Class B license are subject to provisions of the Department of Transportation's drug and alcohol testing program.
Classifications requiring the maintenance of a valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall receive One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per month for maintaining their CDL.
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SELECTION PROCESS:
A combination of education, experience and response to the supplemental questions will be used to establish the eligible list. It is important that both the application and questionnaire are completed thoroughly and accurately. Please ensure that any work experience you describe in your responses to the supplemental questions is also included in the application's Work Experience section.
The review will test for, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and abilities listed in the job specification and announcement. The supplemental questionnaire is designed to provide a comprehensive review of each candidate's technical knowledge and overall suitability for the position. You will be notified of your ranking on the eligible list based on the review of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If applicants have not received written notice within 2 weeks of the close date of the bulletin, you may contact the City of Alameda Human Resources Department at (510) 747-4900 or hr@alamedaca.gov.
Candidates passing all components of the examination process will be placed on an Eligible List. A list of names is certified to the department(s) having vacancies based on the type of examination conducted pursuant to the provision of the City's Civil Service Rules. Final selection will be made from the Eligible List by the Department Head subject to approval by the City Manager. The Department Head may utilize additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision. Placement on an Eligible List does not guarantee employment. Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted which may include a credit check and background. The selection process may be evaluated and revised based on the number of qualified applicants. Federal law requires that prior to employment, you must furnish proof of your identity and eligibility for employment in the United States, as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
E-VERIFY: The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal government's E-Verify program and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization, which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies not accepted).
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE CREDIT: A job applicant qualifies as a veteran if honorably discharged from active military, reservist, or National Guard duty of at least 18 consecutive months within the past five (5) years of the date of application. In case of discharge attributable to service-connected injuries or illnesses, the 18 months active duty requirement need not be fulfilled. An applicant claiming veteran's preference credit must attach to their application, a legible copy of their DD-214 verifying the type of discharge and date(s) of active service. NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Alameda is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-747-4900 | hr@alamedaca.gov | 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Rm. 290, Alameda, 94501. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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