Equipment Mechanic I
Knowledge of: Lubricating systems and oils, greases and attachments used in lubricating automotive and related equipment; brake systems, parts and repair methods; equipment operation, utilization and repair; less complex components of municipal equipment; repair tools and their safe uses; occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work; operating principles of electric motors and engines fueled by gasoline, diesel or alternative fuels; methods, materials and techniques used in repair, maintenance, and welding of a variety of municipal equipment; and the use and care of tools used in the work place.
Ability to: Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; diagnose and perform repairs; accurately maintain work records; access, input and research equipment and vehicle status in computer tracking system.
Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient experience in the general maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles and equipment to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above; Education - Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. Completion of specialized training classes that supplement relevant experience is desirable.
Equipment Mechanic II
Knowledge of: Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work and work site; operating principles of electric motors and engines fueled by gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuels; methods, materials, paint, tools, and techniques used in repair, maintenance, welding, and fabrication of a variety of municipal equipment; and the use and care of tools used in the workplace.
Ability to: Communicate effectively with those contacted in the course of work; follow written and verbal instructions; interpret and work from sketches, schematic drawings, and other diagrams; independently diagnose, and troubleshoot defects in light and heavy equipment; operate smog test equipment; operate drill presses, hydraulic presses, gas and arc welding equipment, metal shear, and metal break; complete forms and maintain manual and computerized records; enter data into a terminal or keyboard device; comprehend and make decisions based on written materials such as repair manuals; and learn and retain information presented in a structured lecture format.
Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient journey-level experience in the servicing, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and equipment to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above; Education - Equivalent to completion of 12th Grade. Completion of related specialized training courses that supplement relevant experience is desirable.
License or Certificate (Equipment Mechanic I and II):This classification requires the use of a personal or City vehicle or City equipment while conducting City business.
In order to drive combination vehicles with air brakes, individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles and equipment safely and must possess, and maintain a valid Class A California motor vehicle operator's license and necessary endorsements by the end of probation. The City pays for successful completion of the Class A license. The necessary Endorsements include: (H) Hazmat vehicles, (N) Tank vehicles, (P) Passenger Transport. Combining the (H) and (N) endorsements results in an (X) Tank vehicles transporting hazardous materials. The City pays for the successful completion of ASE certifications.
Some assignments may require certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), and/or other recognized certification. The City provides reimbursement for Successful Completion of ASE Certifications.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Equipment Mechanic I
Equipment Mechanics I may be assigned to work shifts that include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and may be called back for emergency work. Incumbents communicate orally in a face-to-face, one-to-one setting, or when using the telephone, to clarify work requests. Equipment Mechanics I read computerized and printed repair manuals and wiring diagrams to locate problems and/or make repairs; observe or monitor objects such as brakes, lights, tools, and other items to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards; hear alarms and other auditory warning devices in order to test auditory warning systems; discriminate among or match colors of wiring when servicing electrical systems; clean equipment, tools, and parts using a high temperature, high pressure cleaner, cleaning fluids, or solvents while wearing prescribed protective equipment and taking prescribed safety precautions.
Equipment Mechanics make fine, intricate, highly controlled muscular movements, make precise arm-hand positioning movements, and maintain static arm-hand position when repairing and testing equipment, or operating power equipment. They use their arms above shoulder level when working on the underside of vehicles; make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects when assembling small fasteners or testing equipment; make continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements when using tools to install or remove bolts or when greasing vehicles; and coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously when driving, aligning parts, or performing repair work.
Equipment Mechanics climb ladders or steps when changing bulbs, working on hydraulic systems, or greasing vehicles or equipment; bend, twist, or stoop, and use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body, repeatedly or continually over time in order to access areas needing service; move heavy objects, such as truck tires or wheels weighing up to 100 pounds distances of 20 feet or less, and objects weighing less than 50 pounds, long distances; and use explosive strength requiring bursts of muscular effort when, for example, changing truck tires. While performing repair work, incumbents stand for extended periods of time unable to sit or rest at will, and walk over slippery surfaces when working on vehicles and equipment.
When servicing or testing vehicles or equipment, Equipment Mechanics measure brake size using calibrated instruments such as a micrometer; and work in small, cramped areas.
The work performed by the Equipment Mechanics is considered safety sensitive by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Incumbents are subject to the USDOT Drug and Alcohol program.
Equipment Mechanic IIEquipment Mechanics II communicate orally in a face-to-face, one-to-one setting, or when using the telephone to clarify work requests; read schematic drawings and other diagrams to make wiring, brake, and hydraulic repairs; observe or monitor objects such as brakes, lights, tools, and other items to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards; hear alarms and other auditory warning devices in order to test auditory warning systems; discriminate among or match colors of wiring or paint; clean equipment, tools, and parts using a high temperature, high pressure cleaner, cleaning fluids, solvents, or thinners while using prescribed protective equipment; and work with paints, cleaning agents, or similar solutions using prescribed safety precautions.
Equipment Mechanics II make fine, highly controlled muscular movements, make precise arm-hand positioning movements, and maintain static arm-hand position when using hand drills, spraying paint overhead, operating lathes, soldering, or welding; lift arms above shoulder level when working on the underside of vehicles or replacing ladders on fire trucks; make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects when assembling engine or transmission parts or wiring, installing springs, or fabricating small items; make continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements when using tools; and coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously when driving, welding, or performing repair work.
Equipment Mechanics II climb ladders or steps when working on buses, fire apparatus, vacuum trucks, or other large vehicles and equipment; bend or stoop, or use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body repeatedly or continually over time in order to access areas needing repair; move heavy objects, weighing up to 100 pounds distances of 20 feet or less, and objects weighing less than 50 pounds, long distances; and use explosive strength requiring bursts of muscular effort when, for example, breaking loose items that are stuck or pushing cars up on to a trailer. While performing repair work, operating machinery, sanding, painting, or sandblasting, incumbents stand for extended periods of time unable to sit or rest at will and walk over rough, uneven, or slippery surfaces when working on vehicles and equipment.
Equipment Mechanics II measure distances using calibrated instruments such as a tape, caliper, or micrometer work in small, cramped areas to install valves, reach engine parts, paint or seal vehicle components, or perform repair work.
Equipment Mechanics II may be assigned to work shifts that include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and may be called back for emergency work. When making repairs in the field, incumbents work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements and tolerate very hot temperatures when working on vehicles that have come straight from the road or using torches in repair work.
The work performed by the Equipment Mechanics II is considered safety sensitive by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Incumbents are subject to the USDOT Drug and Alcohol program.
Santa Rosa - A Wonderful City to Call Home:
The City of Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa is the seat of Sonoma County and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California.
The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.