Introduction
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.
The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.
REQUIRED: At the time of application, applicants must provide documentation in the form of a California driving record showing one of the following with no moving violations for the past eighteen (18) months:
A valid State of California Class "A" Commercial Driver's Permit
The current status of a State of California Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with all required endorsements (except Hazardous Materials)
MUST BE ATTACHED: Official DMV driver license history report showing a clean driving record for the last eighteen months.
All attachments must be submitted under the RESUME tab which can only accept one (1) file.
Applicants cannot make modifications to their applications once they have been submitted.
Failure to submit the Application or DMV history report showing Class A Commercial Driver's Permit or License with endorsements will result in disqualification.
Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.
DESCRIPTION
The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services.
Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning and design, storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.
The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, minimize negative environmental impacts, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.
For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at .
Under the general direction of the Public Works Fleet Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Mechanics inspect, service, maintain and repair passenger vehicles, gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment, trucks, and buses; and perform related work as required.
This is the journey-level class in the Heavy Equipment Mechanics series.
It differs from the Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic classification which includes responsibility for assigning and reviewing work.
It also differs from the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper class which normally works under close supervision; Heavy Equipment Mechanics work independently and under general supervision.
For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Heavy Equipment Mechanic (#****).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
TO QUALIFY FOR THE COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY FULFILLING ONE OF THE PATTERNS LISTED BELOW (I-II).
Education:
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California).
I.
Equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the class of Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper in the Alameda County classified service.
II.
Education and Training (one of the following):
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the Heavy Equipment/Truck repair trade, including at least 8,000 hours of classroom and on-the-job training; a certificate of completion is required.
Possession of an Associate of Arts Degree in Automotive, Diesel or Industrial Technology.
Experience:
Equivalent of three years of full-time, paid, journey-level experience in the repair of heavy construction, farm or similar equipment.
An additional two years of journey-level experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Welding and metal fabrication experience is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State of California Class "A" Commercial Driver's permit with no moving violations for the past eighteen (18) months.
Acquisition and maintenance of a valid State of California Class "A" Commercial Driver's license with all endorsements (except Hazardous Materials) within 120 days of employment.
Evidence from DMV showing either the State of California Class "A" Commercial Driver's permit or the current status of the license at application time.
OSHA-recognized Forklift Operator Certificate within 180 days of employment.
National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is highly desirable, but not required.
Special Requirement:
Positions in the class of Heavy Equipment Mechanic are subject to post-offer/pre-placement/pre-duty, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
Possession of a set of common automotive hand tools typically used in maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy equipment is required.
Incumbents must provide their own tool storage in the form of a lockable "roll-around" tool cabinet.
Working Conditions:
24-hour call out and active participation required.
Primarily indoors in a shop environment; occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Exposure to machinery, traffic hazards, fumes, dust, grease, allergens, chemical irritants, toxic or caustic substances, high temperatures, hot surfaces, electrical hazards, unpleasant odors, and high noise levels.
Work may require uneven surfaces, ladders, heights; long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, lifting heavy objects, and overhead work.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials commonly used in maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, trucks and passenger vehicles.
Knowledge of safety and environmental practices and procedures used and observed in a heavy equipment repair facility.
Knowledge of hydraulic and compressed air brakes and controls, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, differentials, clutch assemblies, steering and suspension systems, ignition and electrical systems, hydraulic systems, fuel and cooling systems, air conditioning systems, and other modern vehicle components.
Knowledge of welding and metal fabrication methods and equipment.
Knowledge of automotive and heavy equipment nomenclature.
Ability to:
Mentor and train Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helpers.
Use hand tools listed in the "Special Requirements" section as well as common power tools and specialty tools.
Operate shop equipment and machine tools such as pedestal grinders, power hacksaws, drill presses, brake lathes, battery and charging system testers, emission analyzers, welding equipment, and other common automotive shop equipment.
Utilize personal computer (PC) systems.
Use diagnostic tools to accurately diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic failures in vehicles and equipment.
Maintain computerized and paper records with concise written descriptions of work performed.
Read and interpret service manuals and other technical information.
Work effectively with others.
Lift and carry weights of up to 45 pounds.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Communicate with others and follow verbal and written directions.
Make sound decisions.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps:
Review of applicants' application and DMV records to verify possession of minimum requirements.
Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
Performance component weighted at 100% of the final examination score.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of the recruitment.
We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination steps.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit.
The system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.
For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, .
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.
Tentative Recruitment Plan:
Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, ****
Review of Applications and DMVPO for Minimum Qualifications: March 30, ****
Notification to Applicants: April 2, ****
Civil Service Performance Examination: Week of April 20, ****
Notification of Exam Results: 2-3 weeks after exam
Department Selection Process: Late-May ****
We reserve the right to make changes to the announced Recruitment & Selection Plan.
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.
To request an accommodation during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing.
BENEFITS
The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the diverse needs of our workforce and their families.
We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being.
These benefits include but are not limited to:
For your Health & Well-Being
Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union
Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and may vary by collective bargaining agreement.
This summary of benefits may be subject to change.
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent via email.
Add ******, ******, and acgov.org to your email's accepted addresses to avoid blocking.
Regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices.
All notices will also be kept in your online application account.
The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant.
Replies to the email boxes ****** and ****** are routed to an unmonitored mailbox.
For questions, visit or contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County is a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.
Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath.
Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
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