Equipment Mechanic III

City-of-South-Lake-Tahoe,-C; South Lake Tahoe (CA); Sur place; USD 83 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Deferred Compensation

Education Incentive

Vacation 88 Hours Annually

Paid Holidays 13

Wellness Program

Professional Development

CalPERS

PSLF

Résumé du poste

The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking an experienced Equipment Mechanic III to perform advanced maintenance, diagnostic, repair, and fabrication work on the City’s fleet and equipment.

Under the direction of the Fleet Manager, this advanced journey-level position leads and assists mechanics while performing the most complex repairs to various vehicles and equipment, including snow-removal and public safety gear.

Qualifications

• Four years of increasingly responsible automotive and equipment maintenance experience.
• Education or specialized training sufficient to read, write, and perform skilled fleet maintenance work.
• Valid California or Nevada Class B driver’s license, or ability to obtain one by start date.
• ASE Master certification in Heavy Equipment preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead, train, and assign work to mechanics and helpers.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and communications issues.
• Perform major repairs and overhauls of engines, transmissions, hydraulics, steering, brakes, and exhaust.
• Welding, fabrication, and metalwork.
• Inspect work, manage schedules, records, and inventory.
• Support Police, Fire, and snow-removal equipment maintenance.
• Assist with shop safety and hazardous-material procedures.
• Back up Inventory Control Specialist and Shop Supervisor as needed.
• Work extended or 12-hour shifts during snow-removal operations.

Connaissances

Advanced diagnostics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Leadership & training

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Documentation

Communication

Shift flexibility

Formation

Fleet maintenance training

Outils

Diagnostic equipment

Power tools

Precision instruments

Description du poste

The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking an experienced Equipment Mechanic III to perform advanced maintenance, diagnostic, repair, and fabrication work on the City’s fleet and equipment.

Under the direction of the Fleet Manager, this advanced journey-level position leads and assists mechanics while performing the most complex repairs to automobiles, trucks, diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles, alternative-fuel vehicles, heavy equipment, snow-removal equipment, public safety vehicles, fire equipment, generators, and two-way communication systems.

The City offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position, including:

• $82,596 - $100,416 Annual Salary
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Deferred Compensation with Matching
• Education Incentive Pay
• 88 Hours of Vacation Annually
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• CalPERS
• City employees may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and assign work to mechanics and mechanic helpers.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and communications-system issues.
• Perform major repairs and overhauls of engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, hydraulic systems, steering, suspension, brakes, and exhaust systems.
• Perform skilled welding, fabrication, and metalwork.
• Inspect completed work and assist with work scheduling, work orders, records, and inventory.
• Support the maintenance of Police, Fire, and snow-removal equipment.
• Assist with shop safety, hazardous-materials requirements, and parts purchasing.
• Serve as backup for the Inventory Control Specialist and Shop Supervisor, as assigned.
• Work extended or alternative schedules as needed, including 12-hour and late-night shifts during snow-removal operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining automotive, diesel, gasoline, alternative-fuel, and heavy-equipment systems.
• Strong knowledge of engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems, and public safety equipment.
• Skilled welding, fabrication, and use of diagnostic equipment, power tools, and precision instruments.
• Ability to lead, train, and provide technical guidance to mechanics and mechanic helpers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize, assign, and inspect maintenance and repair work.
• Commitment to safe work practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, and hazardous-material procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate work orders, labor entries, repair records, and parts documentation.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with City departments, vendors, and shop staff.
• Flexibility to work extended, alternative, late-night, and 12-hour shifts during winter snow-removal operations.

Experience

Four years of increasingly responsible automotive and equipment maintenance and repair experience comparable to journey-level equipment mechanic work.

Education/Training

Education or specialized training sufficient enough to read, write, and perform skilled fleet, automotive, and heavy-equipment maintenance and repair work.

License

Valid California or Nevada Class B driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one by the date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

ASE Master certification in Heavy Equipment and/or other Master-level ASE certifications. Fire equipment certification is also preferred.