TRUCK MECHANIC

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The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside's TLMA Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Truck Mechanic, located in Riverside.

The Truck Mechanic will be tasked to perform a wide range of services on medium and heavy duty gas and diesel trucks and trailers.

Responsibilities will include: servicing, adjusting, diagnosing and repairing mechanical defects.

Experience in differentials, starters, alternators, hydraulic and air brake systems, clutches, axles, steering gears, suspension components, carburetors, fuel injection systems, cooling systems, air conditioning systems electrical systems is required.

Including, mechanical experience with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles.

The most competitive candidates will be experienced with: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAT ET, CUMMINS In-Site and Bendix software programs; knowledgeable of AssetWorks or other preventative maintenance software and able to maintain vehicle records in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.

Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program knowledge and/or welding/fabrication are highly desired.

The selected candidate may be required to supply their own basic tools to perform the essential functions of the Truck Mechanic position.

The anticipated work schedule is 4/10.

MEET THE TEAM! The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for seven county departments.

They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department, Environmental Programs Department, Aviation Department and the Administrative Services Department.• Inspect and diagnose mechanical failures and defects in a variety of heavy trucks.

• Rebuild or repair engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles, steering gears, carburetors, cooling systems, and other mechanical and electrical assemblies.

• Complete tune-ups on carburetion, fuel injection, and ignition systems.

• Replace and adjust air, hydraulic and vacuum brakes, starters, and generators.

• Repair smaller automotive equipment when required; rough welding; maintain time and material records.

OPTION I

Experience: Completion of a recognized heavy-duty truck mechanic apprenticeship training program.

OPTION II

Experience: Four years in the repair and overhaul of heavy diesel and gasoline powered vehicles.

(Completion of trade related courses from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 24 quarter units equaling two years of the required experience.)

OPTION III

Experience: Four years in the repair and overhaul of heavy diesel and gasoline powered vehicles.

(Completion of 144 hours of t...