CLOSING DATE & TIME:  FEBRUARY 4, 2021 AT 4:00PM PACIFIC TIME

Under immediate (Mechanic I) to general (Mechanic II) supervision, the _Fleet Services Mechanic _services, inspects, maintains, and makes minor repairs to a variety of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment; performs scheduled preventive maintenance inspections; assists higher-level technician staff in maintenance and repair duties; and performs related duties as assigned.

This position requires the ability to operate basic shop, hand, and power tools, vehicle hoists and jacks; operate tire changing and balancing equipment; operate computerized alignment equipment; understand and follow oral and written instructions; keep basic logs and records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.  It also requires the ability to operate a forklift and maintain certification, as well as competence in light crane operations, lock out/tag out procedures, respiratory protection procedures, confined space entry, and HAZCOM area procedures.

Required Skills

Knowledge of:

Positions at the Fleet Services Mechanic I level may exercise some of these knowledge and abilities statements in a learning capacity.

• Basic operations and maintenance of vehicle systems and components.
• Basic diagnostic skills, mechanical knowledge.
• Use and maintenance of shop, hand and power tools, such as sockets, wrenches, torque wrenches, pneumatic wrenches, greasing tools and other related tools.
• Types and grades of lubricants, coolants, brake, steering, and other fluids used in automotive and equipment servicing.
• Use and maintenance of tire changing and balancing equipment.
• Laws pertaining to handling and disposal of hazardous waste and clean air requirements.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination including computer and software programs relevant to work.
• Must have basic computer skills for record keeping, communication, and researching vehicle maintenance or repairs as needed.

Ability to:

• Perform routine vehicle servicing tasks.
• Operate basic shop, hand and power tools, vehicle hoists and jacks.
• Disassemble and reassemble multi-piece various pieces of equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections.
• Operate tire changing and balancing equipment.
• Operate computerized alignment equipment.
• Operate forklift and maintain certification.
• Perform minor body work and paint, and minor upholstery repairs.
• Use service manuals.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Keep basic maintenance logs and records.
• Make sound independent judgments within established guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Experience

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

 EXPERIENCE:

• FLEET SERVICES MECHANIC I: One (1) year of experience in the servicing of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and motorized equipment.

• FLEET SERVICES MECHANIC II: Two (2) years of experience in the servicing of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and motorized equipment.

EDUCATION:

• FLEET SERVICES MECHANIC I/II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• FLEET SERVICES MECHANIC I:  A valid California driver's license, Class A, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of date of hire, and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy is required if performing service and making minor repairs on heavy duty vehicles.

• FLEET SERVICES MECHANIC II:  A valid California driver's license, Class A, and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy is All District employees required if performing service and making minor repairs on heavy-duty vehicles.  All District employees required to possess a valid Class A driver's license for the performance of their duties shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to District policy and federal law.

Knowledge of:

Positions at the Fleet Services Mechanic I level may exercise some of these knowledge and abilities statements in a learning capacity.

• Basic operations and maintenance of vehicle systems and components.
• Basic diagnostic skills, mechanical knowledge.
• Use and maintenance of shop, hand and power tools, such as sockets, wrenches, torque wrenches, pneumatic wrenches, greasing tools and other related tools.
• Types and grades of lubricants, coolants, brake, steering, and other fluids used in automotive and equipment servicing.
• Use and maintenance of tire changing and balancing equipment.
• Laws pertaining to handling and disposal of hazardous waste and clean air requirements.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination including computer and software programs relevant to work.
• Must have basic computer skills for record keeping, communication, and researching vehicle maintenance or repairs as needed.

Ability to:

• Perform routine vehicle servicing tasks.
• Operate basic shop, hand and power tools, vehicle hoists and jacks.
• Disassemble and reassemble multi-piece various pieces of equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections.
• Operate tire changing and balancing equipment.
• Operate computerized alignment equipment.
• Operate forklift and maintain certification.
• Perform minor body work and paint, and minor upholstery repairs.
• Use service manuals.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Keep basic maintenance logs and records.
• Make sound independent judgments within established guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.