Equipment Maintenance Mechanic I/II

Ramona Municipal Water District; Ramona (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramona Municipal Water District is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Mechanic I to perform skilled diagnostic and repair work on gasoline, diesel, and related equipment at district facilities. The role supports regulatory compliance and warehouse backup, with growth to Mechanic II possible after training and certification.

Experience in automotive repair, welding, and metal fabrication is desirable; ASE certification is highly desirable for advancement.

Qualifications

• One to two years of automotive repair experience is typical.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs equipment such as cars, trucks, tractors and other rolling stock.
• Inspects, diagnoses, tunes, and repairs diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and related systems.
• Operates automotive test equipment and electronic diagnostic tools.
• Maintains maintenance logs, parts requisitions and repair reports.
• Cares for and stores tools; maintains shop and work site safety.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Forklift operation

Record keeping

Customer service

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Shop tools

Welding equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Under general supervision, performs skilled diagnostic and repair work in the maintenance of light, medium and heavy gasoline and diesel-powered automotive equipment, construction equipment, stationary generators, fueling systems, and related mechanical and electrical equipment; supports regulatory compliance activities, provides backup for warehouse functions; and performs related work as required.

As the Equipment Maintenance Mechanic I incumbent gains skills and performs more difficult work through experience, training and certification, and as a desired level of proficiency is reached, advancement to Equipment Maintenance Mechanic II class can be reasonably expected. Most incumbents gain the skill, experience, certification and proficiency for advancement within two years with the District.

Duties include but are not limited to the following

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs equipment such as cars, trucks, tractors and other rolling stock, gasoline, diesel and propane-powered equipment located at pump stations, operations yard and treatment plants.
• Inspects, diagnoses, tunes, and repairs diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, carburetors, brake systems, hydraulic systems and pumping systems located on rolling stock.
• Operates automotive test equipment, such as gauges, electrical testers, and other testing equipment.
• Uses electronic equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems.
• Cuts and fabricates metal parts.
• Writes parts requisitions, repair orders and job reports.
• Researches catalogs to locate materials and parts required for repairs.
• Monitors day-to-day maintenance and repair scheduling to keep production at its highest level of efficiency.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on District stationary generators and associated fuel, electrical, and control systems; diagnoses equipment malfunctions and coordinates specialized repairs as necessary.
• Maintains records and supports compliance with applicable air quality, emissions, fuel storage, and environmental regulations related to District vehicles, generators, fueling systems, and equipment.
• Serves as a cross-functional backup to warehouse and purchasing personnel; may assist with materials management, inventory control, procurement support, receiving, shipping, and related activities as needed.
• Maintains maintenance histories, inspection records, and preventive maintenance schedules for vehicles, generators, fueling systems, and related equipment; assists with equipment replacement planning and lifecycle management.
• Prepares and processes material, packages and other items for shipment via a variety of common carriers.
• Tracks paperwork in progress and updates records and files.
• Cares for and stores tools and provides for security of tools, materials and equipment at the shop and work site.
• Cleans the shop and warehouse facilities, keeping them clean, neat and in orderly condition.
• Picks up parts and supplies from vendors; runs a variety of errands.
• Maintains records and logs.
• Serves as back up to purchasing and warehouse functions in the absence of the Purchasing Officer.
• Sets up meeting room and equipment for the District’s Board of Directors meetings.
• Ensures that safety equipment is in working order and that safety procedures are followed in the performance of duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Any combination of training, experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities stated above, and the ability to perform the duties of the position would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

One to two years experience performing automotive repair work; welding and metal fabrication experience is desirable.

Education

Formal or informal education or training at a level which ensures the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations and write reports at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Licenses and Certificates

Mechanic I

Possession of a valid California driver’s license, Class C, with ability to maintain insurability under the District’s insurance carrier.

Mechanic II

Possession of an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is highly desirable.

Knowledge of

• Methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the overhaul, maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered automotive and specialized construction equipment.
• Principles of internal combustion and diesel-powered engines, air conditioning, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Principles of carburetion and injection.
• Engine diagnostic procedures.
• Basic purchasing and warehousing or storekeeping practices and procedures.
• Stock and inventory control, including requisitioning, receiving, storing and issuing merchandise.
• Customer service techniques, practices and principles.
• Simple record keeping.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to

• Diagnose engine, drive train, cooling, electrical and fuel malfunctions.
• Use complex diagnostic instruments and meters.
• Use shop tools, including drills, presses, grinders, and cutting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate a computer terminal and maintain computerized records.
• Make repairs to motorized equipment.
• Maintain records.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, lift gate and other pertinent warehouse equipment.
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Work from shop drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, catalogs and technical manuals.
• Work independently in the absence of immediate supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Demands

Use hands to operate hand and power tools requiring strength and coordination; use lower body mobility to stand, walk, stoop, bend, crawl and extend legs; regularly lift over 50 pounds and frequently over 100 pounds with assistance; works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise; works in office, open warehouse and shop with wide variations in temperature; frequent disagreeable working conditions including noise, dirt, fumes, vibration, heat, cold, dampness and hazardous chemicals; transports objects by holding them in hands or arms; uses hands and fingers to manipulate small objects and print or write legibly; be exposed to harsh substances and incumbents may be required to wear protective apparel, including goggles, face protectors, aprons, shoes and a respirator, as required by OSHA standards.

Other Requirements

May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays and assume stand-by duty if necessary.

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