Public Works- Power Equipment Mechanic I/II

Countyofplumas; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plumas County is seeking a Power Equipment Mechanic I/II to inspect and repair automotive and heavy equipment. The role requires experience as a journey level mechanic and a valid California Driver's License. This position offers competitive hourly wages and is open until filled.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a journey level automotive mechanic.
• Two years of experience as a journey level mechanic equivalent to Power Equipment Mechanic I.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, overhaul, and repair gasoline powered automotive and heavy equipment.
• Perform major and minor mechanical repairs.

Job description

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Public Works - Power Equipment Mechanic I/II

Under general supervision, to inspect, diagnose, overhaul, and make major and minor mechanical repairs to gasoline powered automotive and other equipment; to learn heavy equipment maintenance and repair work; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the first working level class in the Power Equipment Mechanic series. The incumbents in this class are expected to be journey level automotive mechanics and capable of diagnosing a variety of mechanical problems and perform the full range of adjustments and repair work on automotive equipment. They may receive training on heavy equipment and other specialized mechanic work. This class is distinguished from Power Equipment Mechanic II by the performance of a narrower range of mechanical work and the absence of other specialized assignments, such as out stationed assignments.

POWER EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to inspect, diagnose, overhaul, and make major and minor mechanical repairs to gasoline and/or diesel-powered automotive and heavy equipment; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level class in the Power Equipment Mechanic series. The incumbents in this class diagnose a variety of mechanical problems and perform the full range of adjustments and repair work on both automotive and heavy equipment. Incumbents should be capable of working on the full range of County equipment. They may also out stationed with responsibilities for field repairs in an assigned area of the County.

Qualifications

I: Two (2) years of experience as a journey level automotive mechanic.

II: Two (2) years of experience as a journey level mechanic equivalent to Power Equipment Mechanic I with Plumas County.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Category Plumas County Jobs Status Open This position is open until filled. Salary I: $21.15/hr. - $25.73/hr.
II: $22.86/hr. - $27.82/hr. Posted May 13, 2025 10:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled