Job Description

Posting number: 202600396

Department: Fleet Services

Job classification: Mechanic, Senior

Posting type: Department Promotional

Categories: Fleet Services, Automotive

Perform advanced-level skilled maintenance and repair

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** This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Fleet department only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.

Perform advanced-level skilled maintenance and repairwork of a variety of automotive equipment. The Mechanic, Senior job classification is distinguished from the Mechanic job classification by the greater difficulty and diversity of the tasks performed. May assist in training and oversight of mechanics and technicians.

Examples of duties

• Perform advanced-level skilled preventive maintenance, repairs and adjustments on County Fleet vehicles, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures under basic supervision.
• Use the appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments.
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Perform advanced-level skilled maintenance and repair work of emergency vehicle equipment, and specialty light duty vehicles and equipment.
• Work requires a high degree of technical knowledge as well as the ability to exercise independent judgment in determining the method of repair.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and powertrain systems and performing major repairs on a wide range of vehicles.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a minimum of three years as a journey-level mechanic.
• Or 1 year of experience with Pinal County as a Mechanic.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements

Required Certifications (Light Duty Assignment)

• Four (4) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Special Requirements:

• Must have the appropriate tools needed to perform the assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of Emergency Vehicles, Specialty Vehicles, Heavy-Duty Trucks, or Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment. Certification as an ASE Master.

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of vehicles, equipment, and components.
• Knowledge of gasoline & diesel engines, power trains, and hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and FSD safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of county geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and facility locations.
• Knowledge of proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
• Knowledge of environmentally responsible and resource-efficient maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of Fleet Management Software Systems.
• Skill in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical problems in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in identifying maintenance needs and mechanical problems and taking corrective actions.
• Skill in performing computerized diagnostic tests and fine calibrations on vehicle components and equipment.
• Skill in welding, metal fabricating, and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications.
• Ability to follow and maintain safety standards and identify safety problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work requires exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, finger, feel, grasp, handle, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, hear, speak, stoop, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value

professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration,

which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.