Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide lead guidance and inspect, diagnose, and repair City automobiles, trucks, fire apparatus, and a variety of maintenance and construction equipment.
• Perform engine overhauls, tune-ups, and replace or repair faulty parts like wheel bearings, clutches, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and more.
• Oversee and manage a continual inspection program and maintain work, time, and material records.
• Fabricate and modify parts as necessary and manage inventory of frequently used items.
• Maintain shop cleanliness, including cleaning equipment, sweeping, and washing motorized equipment.

Requirements:

• Proficient with tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas and diesel-powered equipment.
• Skilled in the use of automotive shop tools and methods used in welding.
• Strong understanding of the operating and repair characteristics of a wide range of light and heavy City-owned equipment.
• Ability to perform both minor and major mechanical repairs independently.
• Excellent diagnostic skills to locate difficulties and determine the extent of necessary repairs.
• Effective in training and supervising less experienced personnel and working effectively without direct supervision.
• Pre-employment background, physical examination, and LiveScan screening required.

Education and Experience:

• Specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment; specialized fire vehicle training is a plus.
• Two years of experience at a level similar to Equipment Mechanic I within the City of Chico or four years as a journey-level mechanic.

Licenses:

• Valid California Class C Driver License is required.
• Valid California Class A Driver License, with airbrake and tanker endorsements, preferred.
• ASE Master certification in Automotive or Medium/Heavy Truck required within twelve months of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, and performing physically strenuous work.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

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