**SALARY INCREASE**
Per Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) 2% salary increase effective July 2024.
THE POSITION Under general supervision, supervise and participate in the most advanced mechanical inspection; oversee the work of mechanics and service workers responsible for the repair and maintenance of automotive, bus, and heavy equipment; perform adjustments and repair work. To supervise and participate in the receipt, storage, issuance, and maintenance of inventories of parts and equipment for the vehicle repair shop; to prepare purchase requisitions and maintain records of purchases of parts and supplies; and to perform related duties as required.
This is a supervisory position with responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the work of staff assigned to the maintenance and repair of the City's vehicles, warehouse, transportation facilities, and equipment.
Supervises and participates in the work of the City's automotive, bus, and heavy equipment maintenance and repair crews; analyzes work load, establishes priorities and makes assignments; assists in developing and administering of comprehensive maintenance programs; reviews the inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of City automotive, bus, and other equipment; insures the proper diagnosis of defects; reviews repair procedures; instructs and supervises subordinates in servicing and repair procedures; performs the most advanced and technical inspection and repair work on automobiles, buses, heavy equipment, police and fire vehicles when necessary; adapts and fabricates parts and tools to accomplish repair functions; maintains and updates records on vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repair work; supervises emergency repairs; assists in preparing reports and annual budget estimates; controls expenditures; supervises and participates in the receipt, storage, issuance and maintenance inventories for parts and equipment for the City's vehicle repair and maintenance operation; issues equipment and parts to other staff; maintains master inventory information; receives part shipments and verifies accuracy; maintains information on parts on-hand and amounts issued; posts parts information to shop work orders; maintains records on equipment and conducts periodic inventories of materials, supplies, and equipment; operates basic office support equipment such as calculator, computer terminal, and copiers; keeps storage facilities, shop, and corporate yard in a clean, safe, and orderly condition; represents assigned functions with City staff and other governmental agencies as delegated.
Candidates must possess a valid California State Class C driver's license at time of application (Class A or Class B also accepted). The person appointed must be able to obtain a Class B License within 6 months of employment.
Possession of a personal toolbox and basic hand tool set.
Training and Experience: Any combination and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable. Technical courses in diesel mechanics and automotive repair are highly desirable.
Work Background: Four years of progressively responsible and varied journey-level experience in the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of a variety of diesel buses, automotive, power-driven equipment, and hydraulic systems, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory position. Storekeeping experience desirable.
Knowledge of:
• Modern principles, practices, and techniques pertaining to the operation of a vehicle maintenance and repair shop.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• Principles of shop management.
• Principles and methods of preventative maintenance programs.
• Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in maintaining automotive and heavy-duty engine vehicles.
• Parts, supplies, and equipment required to operate a municipal fleet, public transit system, and related maintenance facilities.
• Storing, receiving, and issuing equipment, parts and supplies.
• Principles, methods and procedures of facility maintenance.
• Recordkeeping methods and procedures.
• Basic principles of expenditure control.
• Standard office machines, equipment, and software.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
PLEASE NOTE:
As of August 24, 2021, the City of Montebello implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before starting work. The City encourages applicants to get a free vaccination at a place of their choice or at any walk-in clinic. A candidate’s vaccination status will be reviewed as part of the post-offer pre-employment physical examination. Request for exemptions to the mandatory vaccination policy may be submitted for a medical or sincerely held religious belief and will go through a determination process.