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CITY OF FREMONT – Mechanic Assistant

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EBMUD Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Salary Info: $87,204 – $100,944 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement
Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, January 28, 2019
Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2019

Internal Reference # 19-008

Heavy Equipment Mechanics maintain, repair, devise modifications for and overhaul a variety of large trucks, heavy construction and related field equipment (John Deere, Caterpillar, Ford, Freightliner, GMC, etc.). As a condition of employment, new hires must, within six months, obtain an unrestricted Class A California driver’s license with endorsements for air brakes, hazardous material and tanker and have a satisfactory driving record.
In addition to field mechanic work, typical duties include:
 Repairing, modifying and overhauling reduction gears, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems, cooling systems,electrical systems, air conditioning systems and similar units.
 Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, specifications and shop manuals.
 Performing preventive maintenance work on heavy trucks and heavy construction equipment; making emergency repairs in the field;recommending shutdown of equipment that appears unsafe.
 Conferring with equipment operators to determine operational problems; recommending operational methods to minimize breakdownsand repairs.
 Entering data into the computerized equipment maintenance system and making verbal and written reports of work performed;completing onscreen forms, making rough hand sketches and layouts and otherwise keeping accurate maintenance records.
 Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic system components including cylinders, control, check and diverter valves; developing and buildingsuch systems as required for improved operation.
 Road testing heavy trucks and operating a variety of heavy construction equipment incidentally in the performance of mechanicalrepairs.
Performing test operation, making final adjustments and lubricating repaired equipment.
The ideal candidate:
 Is experienced in modern heavy truck and construction equipment repair.
 Is self-motivated to take initiative in projects.
 Has an excellent safety record.
 Works well with others.

The salary range is $7,267 per month increasing to $7,630, $8,011, $8,412 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively. EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes: paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge and abilities indicated above. Typical means of acquiring the essential knowledge and abilities is a combination of training and experience equivalent to:

1.A high school diploma or its equivalent; AND either
2a. Eighteen months experience comparable to (EBMUD’s) Heavy Equipment Maintenance Worker III classification, including satisfactory completion of the appropriate courses and advanced on-the-job training as specified in EBMUD’s Trades Training Program; OR
2b. Attainment of recognized journey level status in heavy truck or construction equipment repair. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2019. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability www.ebmud.com Job Hotline: (510) 287-0742