City of Claremont
Equipment Mechanic Operator
City of Claremont, Independence, California, United States, 93526
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Equipment Mechanic Operator
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City of Claremont
Description This position is for the Tecopa/Shoshone area. Performs maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel‑powered equipment, including diagnosing defects, tuning engines, repairing brakes, electrical systems, and hydraulics. Maintains records, fabricates parts using welding, and operates various vehicles and heavy‑duty machinery for construction and infrastructure upkeep. Conducts fieldwork, transports equipment countywide, and may train or lead other workers as needed.
Distinguishing Characteristics The Equipment Mechanic Operator I‑II role involves both mechanical repair and equipment operation. Unlike a supervising position, it may provide temporary guidance and supervision on projects but does not supervise other workers. This role requires versatility in performing a range of mechanical and operational tasks, fieldwork, and ensuring safety and compliance.
Examples of Duties Level I
Performs routine services such as oil changes, brake adjustments and filter changes.
Maintains, repairs, and overhauls gasoline and diesel‑powered construction, maintenance, and automotive equipment.
Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road construction, and maintenance equipment, including diesel and gasoline‑powered trucks and tractors.
Makes a variety of mechanical repairs including engine tune‑ups, brake service, electrical and hydraulic system repair.
Maintains records of time and materials used on each job; files repair records with fiscal staff.
Uses welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild, and strengthen various equipment parts.
Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment.
Operates trucks, light and heavy‑duty equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads and drainage systems.
Performs skilled and semi‑skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of county roads, bridges, culverts, traffic signage, and related structures.
Disassembles, repairs, grinds, or replaces worn parts.
Fits new parts and adjusts engines, oil, water, fuel pumps, carburetors, fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, brakes, and steering gear.
Times and adjusts motors.
Replaces electrical wiring.
Overhauls hydraulic systems, brakes and steering assemblies on tractors and trucks.
Performs work in the field.
Operates equipment for construction and maintenance of roads, signs, culverts, and striping.
May be required to transport throughout the county.
May train other workers or work as lead worker as required.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Level II
Performs all the duties of Level I.
Performs work with minimal supervision.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Special Requirements Education and Experience Level I
High School graduate or equivalent.
Two (2) years of combined experience in:
Automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and repair, including the repair and overhaul of diesel and gasoline‑powered automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment.
Operating heavy power‑driven road construction equipment such as motor graders, dozers, or large earth‑moving equipment.
Road construction and maintenance experience.
Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements
Must possess or have the ability to obtain within five months of start date a valid Class A operator’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles with triax, tankers and air brake endorsements.
Must provide own tools.
Must have ability to perform Biannual Inspection of Terminals (BIT).
This position is subject to all FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 382, including pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, and return‑to‑duty testing, as a condition of performing safety‑sensitive functions.
Level II Path 1
High School graduate or equivalent.
Two years of work experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Heavy Equipment Operator.
Example of skills that qualify for Heavy Equipment Mechanic: repair and overhaul of diesel and gasoline‑powered automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment.
Example of skills that qualify for Heavy Equipment Operator: experience in road construction and maintenance work including operating heavy power‑driven road construction equipment such as motor graders, dozers, or large earth‑moving equipment.
Path 2
One year as an Equipment Mechanic Operator I with Inyo County.
Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements (Level II)
In addition to those listed in Level I.
Must possess a valid Class A operator’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Knowledge Of
Principles, methods, and practices pertaining to the repair of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
Tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance, adjustment, and repair of heavy construction and automotive equipment.
Construction and maintenance of roads, signs, striping and drainage systems.
Principles and methods of preventive maintenance of gasoline and diesel‑powered equipment.
Provisions of the California Vehicle Code and safe driving practices pertaining to the operation of light and moderately heavy vehicles and equipment.
Safe work practices.
Operation and routine maintenance of equipment including backhoes, sprayers, loaders, trucks, rollers, compressors, and related equipment.
Handling hazardous materials.
Skill/Ability To
Inspect and approve heavy construction and maintenance equipment repair work.
Locate mechanical defects, estimate the type and feasibility of repairs. Perform repair.
Operate machines and tools used in automotive and heavy‑duty road equipment repair and welding work.
Maintain accurate records and prepare repair orders.
Skillfully and safely operate various types of heavy and light construction equipment, tree maintenance and removal, and hand and power tools.
Read and interpret repair manuals and schematics.
Perform skilled work in a variety of trades associated with road construction.
Perform heavy construction or maintenance work within close tolerance.
Judge distances in ground levels and grade stakes.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Perform physical labor requiring manual dexterity and agility.
Meet and maintain standards of physical endurance and agility.
Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.
Working Conditions The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Environmental Conditions
Assigned work is performed indoors and outdoors in a variety of extreme weather environments with multiple types of hazards in small and/or physically awkward spaces.
Expect frequent contact with coworkers and exposure to noise, vibration, and moving parts from trucks, machinery, and equipment.
Exposure to strong odors and other airborne irritants may be constant.
The job is physically strenuous and requires stamina for extended periods and tasks that involve prolonged standing, kneeling, or other demanding physical activity.
Appropriate safety gear is required.
The workweek schedule is typically four ten‑hour days and may include overtime.
Physical Demands
Constant (>62% of typical day):
Standing and walking, handling (holding, light grasping), power grasping, bending and twisting at the neck and waist, lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying up to 25 pounds, repeated hand movements that require dexterity and hand‑eye coordination, and reaching and using tools below the shoulder.
Frequent (31–62%):
Standing and walking on varied terrain (including uneven ground and slippery surfaces) in awkward body positions for extended periods, exposure to dust / gas / fumes / chemicals, reaching and using tools above the shoulder, and operating potentially hazardous tools and machinery.
Occasional (7–31%):
Sitting / driving, squatting / crouching, operation of foot controls, reaching above and below the shoulder and remaining in this position whole handling up to 25 pounds, crawling (under equipment), reading / interpreting / documenting, exposure to brief periods of extreme noise, exposure to vibration from vehicle or tool operations, using electronic equipment, climbing steps / stepstools / ladders and working at heights, kneeling, fine fingering, exposure to seasonal extreme wind and temperatures (120F to -10F), and lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying / holding 26–100 pounds. Also, interacting face‑to‑face and electronically with tact and diplomacy using visual / auditory / speech acuity, with memory and recall, for accurate, timely, and courteous operations / communications / transfer of information in a variety of weather environments.
Infrequent (1–7%):
Using the telephone.
Never/Rare (
Running, exposure to biohazards, and lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying / holding more than 100 pounds.
Special Requirements
Must successfully complete a pre‑employment background investigation.
Must successfully pass pre‑employment drug screen.
Required to wear safety shoes.
Supplemental & Agency Information Application It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.
It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like “See/Refer to resume” or “See attached”.
IMPORTANT:
If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application.
Selection Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.
Reasonable Accommodation For Individuals With Qualifying Disabilities Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case‑by‑case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878‑0377 prior to the examination process.
Citizenship/Immigration Status Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Work Location The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.
Monthly salaries are paid over 26 pay periods annually.
Benefits We offer a complete benefits package to full‑time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part‑time employees who work 20‑29 hours per week receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis.
Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Classic Employees (existing CalPERS member) 2% at 55 – Inyo County pays the employee contribution rate of 7% of base salary toward retirement.
PEPRA Employees (new CalPERS members hired after January 1, 2013) 2% at 62. Employees will be required to pay the full employee portion toward retirement.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Government Administration
Inyo County, CA $5,119.00–$6,696.00
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Equipment Mechanic Operator
role at
City of Claremont
Description This position is for the Tecopa/Shoshone area. Performs maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel‑powered equipment, including diagnosing defects, tuning engines, repairing brakes, electrical systems, and hydraulics. Maintains records, fabricates parts using welding, and operates various vehicles and heavy‑duty machinery for construction and infrastructure upkeep. Conducts fieldwork, transports equipment countywide, and may train or lead other workers as needed.
Distinguishing Characteristics The Equipment Mechanic Operator I‑II role involves both mechanical repair and equipment operation. Unlike a supervising position, it may provide temporary guidance and supervision on projects but does not supervise other workers. This role requires versatility in performing a range of mechanical and operational tasks, fieldwork, and ensuring safety and compliance.
Examples of Duties Level I
Performs routine services such as oil changes, brake adjustments and filter changes.
Maintains, repairs, and overhauls gasoline and diesel‑powered construction, maintenance, and automotive equipment.
Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road construction, and maintenance equipment, including diesel and gasoline‑powered trucks and tractors.
Makes a variety of mechanical repairs including engine tune‑ups, brake service, electrical and hydraulic system repair.
Maintains records of time and materials used on each job; files repair records with fiscal staff.
Uses welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild, and strengthen various equipment parts.
Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment.
Operates trucks, light and heavy‑duty equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads and drainage systems.
Performs skilled and semi‑skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of county roads, bridges, culverts, traffic signage, and related structures.
Disassembles, repairs, grinds, or replaces worn parts.
Fits new parts and adjusts engines, oil, water, fuel pumps, carburetors, fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, brakes, and steering gear.
Times and adjusts motors.
Replaces electrical wiring.
Overhauls hydraulic systems, brakes and steering assemblies on tractors and trucks.
Performs work in the field.
Operates equipment for construction and maintenance of roads, signs, culverts, and striping.
May be required to transport throughout the county.
May train other workers or work as lead worker as required.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Level II
Performs all the duties of Level I.
Performs work with minimal supervision.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Special Requirements Education and Experience Level I
High School graduate or equivalent.
Two (2) years of combined experience in:
Automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and repair, including the repair and overhaul of diesel and gasoline‑powered automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment.
Operating heavy power‑driven road construction equipment such as motor graders, dozers, or large earth‑moving equipment.
Road construction and maintenance experience.
Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements
Must possess or have the ability to obtain within five months of start date a valid Class A operator’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles with triax, tankers and air brake endorsements.
Must provide own tools.
Must have ability to perform Biannual Inspection of Terminals (BIT).
This position is subject to all FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 382, including pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, and return‑to‑duty testing, as a condition of performing safety‑sensitive functions.
Level II Path 1
High School graduate or equivalent.
Two years of work experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Heavy Equipment Operator.
Example of skills that qualify for Heavy Equipment Mechanic: repair and overhaul of diesel and gasoline‑powered automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment.
Example of skills that qualify for Heavy Equipment Operator: experience in road construction and maintenance work including operating heavy power‑driven road construction equipment such as motor graders, dozers, or large earth‑moving equipment.
Path 2
One year as an Equipment Mechanic Operator I with Inyo County.
Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements (Level II)
In addition to those listed in Level I.
Must possess a valid Class A operator’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Knowledge Of
Principles, methods, and practices pertaining to the repair of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
Tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance, adjustment, and repair of heavy construction and automotive equipment.
Construction and maintenance of roads, signs, striping and drainage systems.
Principles and methods of preventive maintenance of gasoline and diesel‑powered equipment.
Provisions of the California Vehicle Code and safe driving practices pertaining to the operation of light and moderately heavy vehicles and equipment.
Safe work practices.
Operation and routine maintenance of equipment including backhoes, sprayers, loaders, trucks, rollers, compressors, and related equipment.
Handling hazardous materials.
Skill/Ability To
Inspect and approve heavy construction and maintenance equipment repair work.
Locate mechanical defects, estimate the type and feasibility of repairs. Perform repair.
Operate machines and tools used in automotive and heavy‑duty road equipment repair and welding work.
Maintain accurate records and prepare repair orders.
Skillfully and safely operate various types of heavy and light construction equipment, tree maintenance and removal, and hand and power tools.
Read and interpret repair manuals and schematics.
Perform skilled work in a variety of trades associated with road construction.
Perform heavy construction or maintenance work within close tolerance.
Judge distances in ground levels and grade stakes.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Perform physical labor requiring manual dexterity and agility.
Meet and maintain standards of physical endurance and agility.
Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.
Working Conditions The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Environmental Conditions
Assigned work is performed indoors and outdoors in a variety of extreme weather environments with multiple types of hazards in small and/or physically awkward spaces.
Expect frequent contact with coworkers and exposure to noise, vibration, and moving parts from trucks, machinery, and equipment.
Exposure to strong odors and other airborne irritants may be constant.
The job is physically strenuous and requires stamina for extended periods and tasks that involve prolonged standing, kneeling, or other demanding physical activity.
Appropriate safety gear is required.
The workweek schedule is typically four ten‑hour days and may include overtime.
Physical Demands
Constant (>62% of typical day):
Standing and walking, handling (holding, light grasping), power grasping, bending and twisting at the neck and waist, lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying up to 25 pounds, repeated hand movements that require dexterity and hand‑eye coordination, and reaching and using tools below the shoulder.
Frequent (31–62%):
Standing and walking on varied terrain (including uneven ground and slippery surfaces) in awkward body positions for extended periods, exposure to dust / gas / fumes / chemicals, reaching and using tools above the shoulder, and operating potentially hazardous tools and machinery.
Occasional (7–31%):
Sitting / driving, squatting / crouching, operation of foot controls, reaching above and below the shoulder and remaining in this position whole handling up to 25 pounds, crawling (under equipment), reading / interpreting / documenting, exposure to brief periods of extreme noise, exposure to vibration from vehicle or tool operations, using electronic equipment, climbing steps / stepstools / ladders and working at heights, kneeling, fine fingering, exposure to seasonal extreme wind and temperatures (120F to -10F), and lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying / holding 26–100 pounds. Also, interacting face‑to‑face and electronically with tact and diplomacy using visual / auditory / speech acuity, with memory and recall, for accurate, timely, and courteous operations / communications / transfer of information in a variety of weather environments.
Infrequent (1–7%):
Using the telephone.
Never/Rare (
Running, exposure to biohazards, and lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying / holding more than 100 pounds.
Special Requirements
Must successfully complete a pre‑employment background investigation.
Must successfully pass pre‑employment drug screen.
Required to wear safety shoes.
Supplemental & Agency Information Application It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.
It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like “See/Refer to resume” or “See attached”.
IMPORTANT:
If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application.
Selection Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.
Reasonable Accommodation For Individuals With Qualifying Disabilities Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case‑by‑case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878‑0377 prior to the examination process.
Citizenship/Immigration Status Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Work Location The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.
Monthly salaries are paid over 26 pay periods annually.
Benefits We offer a complete benefits package to full‑time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part‑time employees who work 20‑29 hours per week receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis.
Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Classic Employees (existing CalPERS member) 2% at 55 – Inyo County pays the employee contribution rate of 7% of base salary toward retirement.
PEPRA Employees (new CalPERS members hired after January 1, 2013) 2% at 62. Employees will be required to pay the full employee portion toward retirement.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Government Administration
Inyo County, CA $5,119.00–$6,696.00
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