City of Upland is recruiting for Equipment Mechanic!!
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Equipment Mechanic under general supervision, performs skilled technical diagnostic, repair, and maintenance work on a variety of automotive, truck, tractors, and other light and heavy power-driven equipment; inspects, diagnoses, and locates technical and electrical malfunctions on City vehicles and equipment; performs general maintenance on cars, trucks, and other equipment, including but not limited to grease and lubrication; and performs related work as required.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CURRENT VACANCY:
One (1) full-time position with full benefits in the Public Works Department.
REPORTING SCHEDULE:
12 months per year; 10 hours per day; 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday).
SALARY:
Listed salary amounts indicate the first and last steps of the range for the position.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:
Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.
Must possess mobility to work in a shop and field environment; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; vision to detect shades of color, read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job requires frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work areas. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff. Employees must wear and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees work in a shop and field environment, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspaces, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing pursuant to Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration requirements.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Examination Process:
A competitive review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the City of Upland will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination may include a written test or a technical project and will include a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.