FLEET MECHANIC I HEAVY EQUIPMENT Do you enjoy working on heavy equipment? Are you looking for a challenging new environment in which to utilize your skills? If so, working for the City of Fremont may be the opportunity for you! The first review of applications is: January 7, 2019, at 12:00 Noon This position will be open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment may close at any time.
ABOUT US Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 235,439) prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community. Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best. It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the Bay Area. Within its 90-square miles, Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems, Boston Scientific, and Western Digital, among many others. The city s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data. Fremont is a City on the move! The City of Fremont is also an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service. Think Fremont! THE POSITION The Public Works Department is seeking a Fleet Mechanic I Heavy Equipment to perform a variety of vehicle maintenance, repairs and overhauls on various automotive, construction and mechanical equipment, including police/fire emergency vehicles and general service vehicles. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Complete service orders to maintain, repair, and overhaul light and heavy vehicles and equipment such as fire engines and pump systems, fire trucks including large trailer aerial ladder trucks, gang mowers, aerial work platforms, and construction equipment such as loaders, graders, dump trucks, back hoes, asphalt trucks, trailers, rollers, street sweepers, air compressors, off road equipment, and motorcycles. Perform preventive maintenance services and tune-ups on internal combustion engines. Repair major engine components such as valves, pistons, crank and cam shafts, etc. Repair and/or replace clutches, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, gears, bearings, universal joints, and hydraulic units. The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Remove, repair, adjust, or replace major and minor vehicle or equipment components including air conditioning systems, electrical systems, cooling systems, electronic systems, fuel systems, emission systems, drive train, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, diesel and internal gasoline engines, transmissions, carburetors, fuel pumps, starter motors, distributors, generators, alternators, switches, batteries. Use an electronic engine analyzer, exhaust emission analyzer, oscilloscope, and related diagnostic equipment to diagnose problems in all systems. Respond to requests for emergency road service. Make emergency repairs in the field. Road test heavy vehicles and equipment. Repair, rotate, and balance tires. Conduct emission checks on vehicles. Clean work areas and related shop facilities. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The City is searching for a self-motivated individual who has strong knowledge of the principles and operation of internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines; the maintenance, repair, and overhaul requirements of light and heavy vehicles, such as fire engines, pump systems, fire trucks including large tillered aerial ladder trucks, gang mowers, aerial work platforms and construction equipment such as loaders, graders, dump trucks, back hoes, asphalt trucks, trailers, rollers, street sweepers, air compressors, and off road equipment. The successful candidate must also have the skill in operating diagnostic equipment; at operating and driving gasoline, diesel, CNG, alternative fuel, hybrid and electric vehicles and equipment, and at using equipment repair tools. In addition, the incumbent must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical circuits, electronic circuits, fuel systems, emission systems, brakes, differentials, air systems, and hydraulic systems; remove, repair and replace major and minor engine component parts; overhaul large and small diesel and gasoline internal combustion, diesel, CNG, alternative fuel, hybrid and electric engines; use gas and electric welding and cutting equipment; use shop power and hand tools; make vehicle repair and adjustments; work safely in an automotive shop environment. The successful candidate must be able to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and within all levels of the organization. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform a satisfactory job would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be graduation from high school and/or trade school and two years progressively responsible journey level experience in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy duty vehicles and
construction equipment. The following qualities are highly desirable: knowledge and work experience relating to the repair and maintenance of CNG/Diesel Sweepers and Fire Apparatus. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Class C California Driver s License is required at time of appointment. A current DMV driving history printout (dated within the last 3 months) must be submitted at the time of interview. Possession of a Class B California Driver's License is required as a condition of successful completion of probation. Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The annual salary is $73,455 $89,276 depending on qualifications. Fremont offers an attractive benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to: CalPERS retirement plan, paid holidays, medical, dental and other city paid benefits. A complete benefits summary can be found at Fremont.gov or by using this link: Benefits Summary This position is represented by the OE3 bargaining unit and has a probationary period of twelve (12) months. READY TO APPLY? To be considered for this position, apply online by submitting a completed City application, resume and cover letter through our online application system: www.fremont.gov/cityjobs The selection process for this position may include individual and/or panel interviews, a practical exercise, fingerprint check, reference check, medical evaluation, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Reasonable Accommodation Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660. The City of Fremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tentative Recruitment Schedule First Review: January 7, 2019 (12:00 Noon) Oral Board Interviews: January 16, 2019 Follow-up Interviews: To be determined 18PW17 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT City of Fremont 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building B Fremont, CA 94538 The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
FLEET MECHANIC I HEAVY EQUIPMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE GENERAL INFORMATION: The completion of this supplemental questionnaire is required for your application to be considered for the Fleet Mechanic I Heavy Equipment position, and is an integral part of the examination process. This supplemental questionnaire will be used to assess your experience as it relates to the position. Your responses will be evaluated and will assist in determining which applicants will receive further consideration in the examination process. Your responses must be verifiable with the information on your application. DIRECTIONS: When you apply online you will be asked to respond to the following questions: 1. Have you graduated from high school and/or trade school, or have you completed your GED? 2. How many years of responsible journey level experience do you have in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy duty vehicles and construction equipment? 3. How many years of experience do you have with repair and maintenance of sweeper equipment?
4. How many years of experience do you have with repair and maintenance of fire apparatus? 5. How many years of experience do you have with repair and maintenance of gang mowers? 6. Describe your experience, training, and background as it relates to this position. 7. Do you possess a State of California License to certify lights and brakes? 8. Do you possess a currently valid Class C California Driver s License? 9. This position requires a Class B California Driver s License by the end of the 12-month probation period. If hired, are you able to obtain a Class B California Driver s License by the end of the probation period?