State Center Community College District
Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic
State Center Community College District, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
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General Purpose Under general supervision, performs journey-level mechanical work on the District's diesel, gas and electric-powered vehicles and equipment; diagnoses, maintains and repairs vehicles, devices and related equipment to support a variety of District operations including police, fire and farm operations; and performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Inspects, diagnoses and performs major repairs and overhauls to gasoline and diesel engines, involving replacement of broken or worn parts such as pistons, piston rings, valves, bearings, fittings, wrist pins and gaskets; inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, cleans, adjusts and installs fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of parts such as carburetors, fuel pumps, spark plugs, starter motors, distributors, generators, voltage regulators, wiring switches, batteries, radiators, thermostats and water pumps.
Diagnoses, repairs and overhauls power transmission systems, including parts such as clutches, automatic and standard transmissions, differential units, gears, bearings, universal joints and hydraulic units.
Diagnoses, repairs and adjusts front-end and chassis components, steering mechanisms and other controls; checks and maintains steering alignment.
Inspects, services and repairs vehicle braking systems.
Repairs vehicle body and chassis parts using power tools and welding equipment; repairs or replaces springs, shocks, struts and bushings.
Road tests vehicles; drives trucks or equipment as required; performs safety inspections on all vehicles in the shop/field and on the road.
Services, diagnoses and repairs vehicle air conditioning systems including electrical components/controls, blower fans/controls and modules; replaces hoses, compressors, evaporators, condensers, heater cores, etc.
Reads electrical diagrams and utilizes electrical and computer diagnostic equipment to identify engine problems or performance issues.
Diagnoses, repairs and maintains vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems and associated power takeoff equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance work on farm and construction equipment, trucks, automobiles, carts, forklifts, fire engines and other heavy and light equipment.
Reads and interprets manuals, blueprints, drawings and specifications.
Estimates labor, material and equipment required to complete assignments.
Modifies and fabricates metal parts for truck bodies and similar equipment.
Creates and maintains electronic service and repair records for all assigned vehicles/equipment; maintains required calendars/records for CHP BIT inspected trucks and trailers.
Repairs electric vehicles and chargers; replaces batteries, troubleshoots electric motors and controllers and rebuilds or replaces as needed; repairs brakes and master cylinders.
Ensures all safety precautions are followed.
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.
Other Duties
May provide lead direction and training in vehicle maintenance for other skilled craft employees and students.
Cleans shop and vehicle service areas and ensures supplies and equipment are maintained in orderly condition; orders supplies and picks up parts and supplies as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment.
Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and electronic diagnostic equipment common to the field.
Fuel, ignition, electrical, cooling and lubrication systems in the District's vehicle fleet and power equipment.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Shop mathematics.
Use and operations of welding equipment and materials; welding properties of various metals/alloys.
Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the handling and disposal of hazardous waste and clean air requirements.
Skills and Abilities To
Inspect, diagnose and repair a wide variety of diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and maintenance equipment.
Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment used in the work.
Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
Prepare vehicle records and reports.
Read and interpret manuals, specifications and drawings.
Use shop mathematics to make calculations.
Follow safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Operate a computer and use standard business software.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, completion of an automotive technology instructional program, and journey-level work experience in all phases of vehicle maintenance and repair work, typically achieved with at least six years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements A valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program. Depending on position assignment, a Class A license may be required. This position requires the successful candidate to obtain a CA Class A license within the first 6 months of employment with the District.
Physical and Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; and drive a wide range of vehicles. The employee must climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, sit, talk and hear, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include written and oral communication skills; reading and interpreting data, information and documents; analyzing and solving basic problems; using basic math; observing and interpreting situations; learning and applying new information or skills; working under deadlines with interruptions; and interacting with District staff, other organizations and the public.
Working Environment The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, in vehicles in traffic, in outside weather conditions and is exposed to extreme weather and wet or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise levels are often high. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than the assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.
Application Process To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through our website. Copy your degrees or transcripts (including the date awarded) and attach them to your application. Resumes may also be uploaded but cannot be used in lieu of a completed application. All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. The State Center Community College District does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions.
Assessment Process Assessment will include a competency assessment (40% weight) and a performance assessment (60% weight). Passing scores are 75% out of 100% on each assessment section. Candidates will be placed on a Districtwide Open-Competitive List and promoted list as applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
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General Purpose Under general supervision, performs journey-level mechanical work on the District's diesel, gas and electric-powered vehicles and equipment; diagnoses, maintains and repairs vehicles, devices and related equipment to support a variety of District operations including police, fire and farm operations; and performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Inspects, diagnoses and performs major repairs and overhauls to gasoline and diesel engines, involving replacement of broken or worn parts such as pistons, piston rings, valves, bearings, fittings, wrist pins and gaskets; inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, cleans, adjusts and installs fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of parts such as carburetors, fuel pumps, spark plugs, starter motors, distributors, generators, voltage regulators, wiring switches, batteries, radiators, thermostats and water pumps.
Diagnoses, repairs and overhauls power transmission systems, including parts such as clutches, automatic and standard transmissions, differential units, gears, bearings, universal joints and hydraulic units.
Diagnoses, repairs and adjusts front-end and chassis components, steering mechanisms and other controls; checks and maintains steering alignment.
Inspects, services and repairs vehicle braking systems.
Repairs vehicle body and chassis parts using power tools and welding equipment; repairs or replaces springs, shocks, struts and bushings.
Road tests vehicles; drives trucks or equipment as required; performs safety inspections on all vehicles in the shop/field and on the road.
Services, diagnoses and repairs vehicle air conditioning systems including electrical components/controls, blower fans/controls and modules; replaces hoses, compressors, evaporators, condensers, heater cores, etc.
Reads electrical diagrams and utilizes electrical and computer diagnostic equipment to identify engine problems or performance issues.
Diagnoses, repairs and maintains vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems and associated power takeoff equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance work on farm and construction equipment, trucks, automobiles, carts, forklifts, fire engines and other heavy and light equipment.
Reads and interprets manuals, blueprints, drawings and specifications.
Estimates labor, material and equipment required to complete assignments.
Modifies and fabricates metal parts for truck bodies and similar equipment.
Creates and maintains electronic service and repair records for all assigned vehicles/equipment; maintains required calendars/records for CHP BIT inspected trucks and trailers.
Repairs electric vehicles and chargers; replaces batteries, troubleshoots electric motors and controllers and rebuilds or replaces as needed; repairs brakes and master cylinders.
Ensures all safety precautions are followed.
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.
Other Duties
May provide lead direction and training in vehicle maintenance for other skilled craft employees and students.
Cleans shop and vehicle service areas and ensures supplies and equipment are maintained in orderly condition; orders supplies and picks up parts and supplies as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment.
Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and electronic diagnostic equipment common to the field.
Fuel, ignition, electrical, cooling and lubrication systems in the District's vehicle fleet and power equipment.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Shop mathematics.
Use and operations of welding equipment and materials; welding properties of various metals/alloys.
Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the handling and disposal of hazardous waste and clean air requirements.
Skills and Abilities To
Inspect, diagnose and repair a wide variety of diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and maintenance equipment.
Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment used in the work.
Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
Prepare vehicle records and reports.
Read and interpret manuals, specifications and drawings.
Use shop mathematics to make calculations.
Follow safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Operate a computer and use standard business software.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, completion of an automotive technology instructional program, and journey-level work experience in all phases of vehicle maintenance and repair work, typically achieved with at least six years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements A valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program. Depending on position assignment, a Class A license may be required. This position requires the successful candidate to obtain a CA Class A license within the first 6 months of employment with the District.
Physical and Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; and drive a wide range of vehicles. The employee must climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, sit, talk and hear, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include written and oral communication skills; reading and interpreting data, information and documents; analyzing and solving basic problems; using basic math; observing and interpreting situations; learning and applying new information or skills; working under deadlines with interruptions; and interacting with District staff, other organizations and the public.
Working Environment The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, in vehicles in traffic, in outside weather conditions and is exposed to extreme weather and wet or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise levels are often high. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than the assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.
Application Process To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through our website. Copy your degrees or transcripts (including the date awarded) and attach them to your application. Resumes may also be uploaded but cannot be used in lieu of a completed application. All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. The State Center Community College District does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions.
Assessment Process Assessment will include a competency assessment (40% weight) and a performance assessment (60% weight). Passing scores are 75% out of 100% on each assessment section. Candidates will be placed on a Districtwide Open-Competitive List and promoted list as applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
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