Senior Mechanic – Class A License (Diesel/Heavy Equipment)

Pechanga Tribal Government; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pechanga Tribal Government seeks an experienced Mechanic to maintain and repair machinery, engines, and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include diagnostic work, welding, and fabrication, with emphasis on diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and power trains.

Strong reading of blueprints and adherence to safety policies are essential. Qualified candidates will have 5–8 years of hands-on repair experience, a Class A license, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience maintaining and repairing small and large engines for landscaping equipment, heavy equipment and vehicles required
• Must have a valid Class A driver’s license and maintain the license throughout employment required
• Certified in automotive and diesel repair preferred
• Welding Certification preferred
• Experience using hand and power shop tools, equipment and diagnostic devices required
• Proficient in the repair of the following: diesel engines, power trains to include differentials, transmissions, clutches and drive shafts, electrical systems, automotive AC systems, hydraulic systems, steering and brake systems required
• Proficient in the use of all tools of the trade, i.e. compressors, hydraulic lifts, power and nomadic tools required
• Proficient in arc-welding, gas welding, plasma cutters and grinders and cutoff saws soldering, brazing required
• Ability to diagnose and repair large hydraulic systems
• Proficient in metal fabrication required with ability to read blue-prints and schematic drawings
• Proficient in repair of small and large gas and diesel engines required
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language
• Ability to operate all heavy equipment, loaders, Skip-loaders, Dump trucks, Water truck, Back hoe
• Ability to trouble shoot gas- diesel engines and small engines
• Ability to diagnose and trouble shoot Electrical and Computer -Controlled Electrical systems
• Proven strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic math skills required
• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance required
• Clean DMV record
• This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment testing, and random testing
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair machinery depending on damage and general wear and tear
• Perform routine engine maintenance and repair on small and large landscaping equipment, heavy equipment and vehicles including but not limited to, diesel engines, power trains to include differentials, transmissions, clutches and drive shafts, electrical systems, automotive AC systems, hydraulic systems, steering and brake systems
• Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to heavy-duty trucks, material spreader, excavators, high pressure pumps, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, trailers, street sweepers, aerial towers and man lifts
• Inspect equipment or materials to diagnose the cause of errors or other problems or defects and determine next steps
• Perform welding to complete structural repair and fabrication on various vehicles and equipment
• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine product instructions or specifications
• Design and operate welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products to improve existing design and reliability
• Assemble, align, and clamp work pieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components to ensure proper assembly
• Complete projects using a variety of welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, ARC, and Gas welding; cutting with Oxygen/Settling, Plasma cutters, and Cut-off saws; and the use of benders and bending equipment
• Operate grinding equipment
• Effectively prioritize multiple projects
• Safely use hand and shop power tools, equipment, and diagnostic devices
• Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government

Skills

Welding

Engine maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Reading blueprints

Education

High School diploma or GED

Automotive repair certification

Diesel repair certification

Welding certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic devices

Hydraulic lifts

Job description

The Pechanga Tribal Government seeks an experienced Mechanic to maintain and repair machinery, engines, and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include diagnostic work, welding, and fabrication, with emphasis on diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and power trains.

Strong reading of blueprints and adherence to safety policies are essential. Qualified candidates will have 5–8 years of hands-on repair experience, a Class A license, and relevant certifications.