The Department of Public Works is seeking highly motivated individuals with great technical and interpersonal skills to join our dynamic team!
Do you have a strong interest in Automotive and/or Equipment repair, maintenance, and inspection? We have two exciting opportunities for you for Automotive Service Worker or Equipment Service Worker!
Automotive Service Workers and Equipment Service Workers are assigned to the Vehicle and Equipment Services Section of the Department of Public Works. The Vehicle and Equipment Services Section maintains, inspects, services and repairs County motor vehicles including buses, trucks, equipment, Sheriff's vehicles and motor pool vehicles. Service and repair stations are located in Redwood City and San Mateo.
Automotive Service Workers perform a variety of semi-skilled automotive maintenance tasks which include the full range of lubrication and minor repair services, as well as performing routine service-related duties such as pumping gas, changing oil, etc.
Equipment Service Workers perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on road construction equipment and vehicles which includes the full range of lubrication and basic repair services for construction equipment and a full range of repair and maintenance work for small equipment such as chain saws and landscaping equipment.
In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position, the Ideal Candidate will have:
- At least one year of verifiable professional work experience in Automotive and/or Equipment Services and experience with hybrid and basic computer diagnostic. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is preferred.
- Great organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Welding skills are a plus.
Important Notes About the Position:
- Automotive Service Workers can be required to work at various locations throughout San Mateo County.
- The candidate appointed to the position must possess their own set of tools in order to perform the responsibilities of this position.
- Individuals hired as Automotive Service Workers must possess a Class C California driver license or equivalent and must obtain a Class B California driver license within six months from date of hire.
- Great organization skills and can multi-task.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Can work independently and as a team player.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification: Both positions require possession of a valid Class C California driver license or equivalent. To qualify for Automotive Service Worker, candidate must also have a valid Class B driver license or equivalent OR ability to obtain a Class B California driver license within one year of appointment.
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
- Equipment Services Worker I: Two years of experience in general automotive or small engine maintenance and repair. Salary $30.65 - $38.32 Hourly
- Equipment Services Worker II: One year of experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy trucks and equipment. Salary $34.27 - $42.86 Hourly
- Automotive Services Worker I is the trainee level class in the automotive service series responsible for dispatching, servicing and fueling County owned vehicles and equipment and for receiving, training in and performing lubrication and minor repair tasks. Incumbents are expected to advance to the Automotive Service Worker II level after gaining experience and demonstrating the required proficiency. Salary $26.93 - $33.68 Hourly
- Automotive Services Worker II is the journey level class in this series, responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled automotive maintenance tasks which include the full range of lubrication and minor repair services, as well as performing routine service related duties such as pumping gas and changing oil. Incumbents are expected to advance to the Automotive Service Worker III level after completing all required training and certification and gaining experience and demonstrating the required proficiency for the higher-level class. Employees must complete basic classroom training on electrical, braking, air conditioning, heating, suspension and cooling systems and the repair of hybrid and alternate fuel vehicles; and on-the-job training administered by the department, which includes exposure to various aspects of auto diagnostics and repair. Employees must also obtain a California Smog Check certificate from the Bureau of Automotive Repair and pass a skills assessment test administered by the department. Salary $29.80 - $37.22 Hourly
Knowledge of:
- Methods, tools, materials and equipment used in servicing diesel, gasoline and electric powered road and maintenance and construction equipment.
- Methods, tools, materials and equipment used in a wide variety of landscaping equipment; common equipment cleaning methods.
- Common equipment parts and supplies.
- Safety rules, procedures and practices pertaining to the use and repair of heavy equipment and in the operation of a repair shop.
- Proper condition of various automotive and equipment parts, and procedures for ensuring proper condition and operation.
Skill/Ability to:
- Perform regular general preventive maintenance service and repair work on diesel, gasoline and electric powered road vehicles, equipment and landscaping tools.
- Use heavy equipment repair tools, including mechanic’s hand tools, air wrenches, cooling system testers, and volt-ohm meters, grease gun, tire balancer, tire changer and floor jack.
- Use chassis lubrication equipment, specialized diagnostic equipment, drill press and grinding machine; follow oral and written instructions.
- Follow safety rules, procedures and practices; work courteously and effectively with the public and co-workers.
- Read and interpret shop manuals to perform mechanical repair.
- Perform heavy manual labor.
- Bend, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of work such as cylinder heads, one-ton truck tires, and air impact wrenches.
Final Filing Date: June 5, 2024
Performance-Written Exam/Interview: June 11-13, 2024