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SENIOR AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

Recruitment #17-MM5-01

Definition

THE JOB: Under direction; to diagnose and make the most complex mechanical repairs to automobiles and trucks; to operate computerized diagnostic equipment; to perform preventative maintenance; and to do other work as required. The ideal candidate will be a well-trained, highly organized and focused professional who possesses a full complement of personal hand tools, and maintains a high level of customer service. The current vacancy is in the General Services Department, Fleet Services Division. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future, vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

Employment Standards

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Two years of experience as an automotive mechanic

OR

Two years of experience comparable to an Automotive Service Technician in Santa Cruz County

Special Requirements: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License; possess and maintain a complete set of mechanics' hand tools; possession of a valid Smog Technician license from the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) for the State of California.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of the techniques and procedures to diagnose mechanical and operating problems in automotive equipment; preventive maintenance inspection techniques; methods, tools, equipment, computerized testing equipment and parts used in repairing and overhauling automotive equipment; theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines and mechanical components for repairing and maintaining automobiles and trucks; and safe working practices.

Ability to: Diagnose the cause of mechanical failure, complex drivability problems, and safety problems in automotive equipment and determine appropriate repairs needed; perform skilled repair work on automotive equipment; operate complex computerized diagnostic equipment; perform preventative maintenance on automobiles and trucks; use hand and power tools safely and skillfully; understand and follow oral and written directions and plans; keep records; safely lift objects weighing 50 pounds; fabricate using welding equipment; work cooperatively with others and provide positive customer service; learn to input, access and analyze data using a computer and adapt to technical changes.

Benefits

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE
- 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation and/or sick leave.
HOLIDAYS - 12.5 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

Selection Plan

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now!  Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.  For information, call (831) 454-2600.  Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711.  Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways:  1) In the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) Submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.  Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.

Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.  

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

An Equal Opportunity Employer