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Job Description
Examples of Duties
This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full Time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $24.19 - $28.02 per hour .
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road construction and maintenance equipment.
- Makes major and minor mechanical repairs including engine tune-ups, brake relining, body and fender, and electrical system repair.
- Fits new parts and adjusts engines, oil, water, and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear.
- Repairs track layer type tractors, checking and replacing rollers, pins and brushing.
- Overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
- Maintains records of time and materials used on each job.
- Perform gas electrical welding and repair work in the field.
- Performs machinist and fabrication work.
Minimum Qualifications
Level I
Experience:
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience and training in heavy equipment or auto repair or successful completion of trade school or college certified program.
License:
Possess and maintain a valid Class "A" California driver's license. A Class "C" license may be substituted however, a Class "A" license must be obtained within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain the proper license will result in termination.
Level II
Experience:
Two (2) years of heavy equipment mechanic repair performing duties comparable to those of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I in Merced County.
License:
Possession and maintain a valid California Class "A" driver's license.
Possession of a valid Refrigeration/Recycling Air Conditioning Certificate.
IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.
- Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch on narrow, slippery, erratically moving surfaces.
- Operate large equipment such as cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes.
- Wear a respirator or safety glasses or other protective clothing and equipment.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
- Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:- Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul of automotive and road construction equipment.
- Theory, operation and care of internal combustion engines and their components.
- Hydraulic valves and controls, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electronic ignition.
- Principles and methods of acetylene and electric-arc welding.
- Painting techniques.
- Safe work practices.
Ability to:- Inspect equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
- Use a variety of power hand tools, diagnostic equipment and shop equipment.
- Perform testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul work on automotive and heavy equipment.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
- Cut, reform, and fabricate parts using welders and shop equipment.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.- Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- Represented Employees $10,000
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682
Closing Date/Time: Continuous - Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road construction and maintenance equipment.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Merced County
Show moreMerced County, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers a unique blend of vibrant agricultural heritage and modern development. Known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," Merced County is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, including nearby national parks, lush farmlands, and scenic rivers. The county's strategic location provides easy access to major urban centers like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno, making it an ideal hub for both business and leisure. With a diverse economy anchored by agriculture, education, healthcare, and manufacturing, Merced County offers ample opportunities for career growth and professional development. The presence of the University of California, Merced, further enhances the county's reputation as a center for innovation and research, attracting top talent and fostering a dynamic workforce.
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