Mechanic I

Fresno EOCPortal; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno EOC is seeking a Mechanic I to maintain and repair agency and contracted fleet in Fresno, CA. Under direct supervision, you will diagnose malfunctions and perform routine preventative maintenance, keeping precise records of work performed.

Responsibilities include driving fleet vehicles for service and emergencies, going on road calls, and ensuring safety and reliability. High school diploma or GED required; automotive training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; automotive training is a plus.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in automotive maintenance.
• California Class B driver's license preferred; must obtain within 6 months if not.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs, adjustments, and overhauls on light and medium duty automotive equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and conducts preventative maintenance checks.
• Drives agency-owned and contract fleet vehicles for service, repair testing, and emergencies.
• Go on road calls for vehicle breakdowns and provide routine inspections.
• Maintains service records and accurate logs of all work performed.

Skills

Communication skills

Non-traditional hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive training a plus

Tools

RICON wheelchair lifts

BRON wheelchair lifts

Hand tools

Air conditioning systems

Job description

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Mechanic I

Introductory Full Time 12 Month Fresno, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2966

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs maintenance on agency fleet and contracted fleet. Diagnoses mechanical malfunctions and conducts routine preventative maintenance checks and/or repairs. Maintains service records and accurate log of all work performed.

Assist in the fulfillment of the Agency’s vision, “A strong Fresno County where people have resources to shape their future free from poverty.”

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs repairs, adjustments, and overhauls on all aspects of light and medium duty automotive equipment including air conditioning systems and wheelchair lifts such as RICON and BRON.

Diagnoses equipment/vehicle malfunctions and performs prevention maintenance checks.

Drives agency-owned and contract fleet commercial vehicles for service, repair testing, and emergency calls to drivers.

Required to go on road calls for vehicle breakdowns.

Provide routine inspections of vehicles and inform clients of any issues.

Maintains service records and keeps an accurate log of all work performed.

Uses personal hand tools to perform standard maintenance repairs.

Travels for agency business using reliable transportation.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Works evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED.

Automotive training certifications a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of this job.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Methods, materials, tools, equipment and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of light and medium duty automotive equipment;
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade;
• Diagnosing malfunctions and making repairs to all aspects of light and medium duty automotive equipment including air conditioning systems and wheelchair lifts such as RICON and BRON;
• Use and operation of tools, machinery and specialized equipment engaged in automotive repair.

Prefer possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance as required by state law. Should applicant not hold a Class B license they must be able to obtain a valid Class B license within 6 months of hire date.

Understands that employee (not agency) is responsible for providing personal hand tools to perform the essential functions and duties of this position.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.

Pass required drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. Will be subject to continual urine and breath alcohol testing throughout employment.

Maintain valid California driver's license and the minimum auto insurance as required by state law, or reliable transportation. For those driving agency vehicles, must maintain insurability under agency policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must frequently reach above shoulder level. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must have the ability to work in an outdoor environment with a majority of standing work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, with a majority of standing work. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.