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The City of Belmont Public Works Department is recruiting for the position of Mechanic.

Recruitment will close by Friday, August 23, 2019 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 100 applications and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

The City’s Mechanic position is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing all City-owned vehicles and light and heavy equipment; troubleshooting and diagnosing vehicle malfunctions; performing preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and performing a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.  The Mechanic receives general supervision from the Chief Mechanic.

The responsibilities and duties of the Mechanic may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair mechanical defects in vehicles, light and heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, rollers and related City equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems in vehicle electrical, cooling, brake and steering systems; change and repair tires as needed.
• Inspect, diagnose and maintain batteries, alternators, voltage regulators and electrical engine controls; install new lights, wires, alternators, distributors, relay lights and switches.
• Disassemble engines, transmissions, clutches and other driveline components; perform general overhauling.
• Tune, repair and adjust engines, transmissions, drive shafts, rear-ends and smog components on City vehicles and power driven equipment; lubricate and change oil and filters.
• Replace and/or repair any worn parts in vehicles, trucks, tractors, sweepers, rollers and other mechanical equipment including but not limited to spark plugs, brakes, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, wheel bearings, clutches and exhaust systems.
• Perform welding as required to repair equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of time, work, parts, materials and outside service costs.
• Perform duties while utilizing a variety of hand tools and other equipment including brake tools, drill presses, grinding equipment, welders, cutting torches, lifts and related equipment; operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Estimate cost and time of procedures; prepare invoices.
• Maintain cleanliness in the shop area.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

To review the complete job description, visit www.belmont.gov

The City of Thousand Oaks Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant (HCTP) has an excellent opportunity!  We are seeking a highly motivated, resourceful, and reliable part-time Mechanic Aide to perform a variety of maintenance and repair on wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities.  

The Mechanic Aide will be a team player, self-starter, and take a proactive and solutions-oriented approach in support of the day to day maintenance functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identifies and performs a variety of maintenance repair work
• Dismantles, repairs, overhauls, and reinstalls mechanical grinders, pumps, valves, blowers, air compressors, and similar equipment
• Repairs, installs and maintains machinery, industrial equipment, and bulk chemical storage and delivery systems
• Operates lathes, drill and arbor presses, welders, cutters, pipe threaders, and various hand tools
• Places orders requests for materials and parts
• Maintains logs of plant and equipment maintenance activities

Salary Information

The annual salary range for Wastewater Mechanic I is $67,142.40 - $81,640.00, hourly range is $32.28 - $39.25.

The annual salary range for Wastewater Mechanic II is $74,360.00 - $90,625.60, hourly range is $35.75 - $43.57. 

The City's Environmental Services Department (ESD) is seeking individuals whose values align with the values of the City's employees to fill the vacancies of Wastewater Mechanics for the Maintenance Division and the Energy and Automation Division.

Wastewater Mechanic - Maintenance Division

The Wastewater Mechanics for the Maintenance Division are responsible for a large variety of repairing, rebuilding, overhauling and preventative maintenance of the Facility's industrial wastewater and mechanical equipment to high standards of performance and reliability, located above and below ground including some machinery housed in various buildings. Applicants should be well versed in the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, dismantling, installing, repairing, and overhauling of industrial equipment. This is a diverse workgroup with many different skill sets to include carpentry, welding, metal fabrication, rigging, excavation, fluid pipping systems, and compressed air systems. The Maintenance Division is comprised of four groups working as a team to provide consistent reliable wastewater treatment for the seven cities we service. 

Wastewater Mechanics in the Maintenance team also perform the following but not limited to:

• • Preventive maintenance and inspections of all industrial equipment on site, below ground, and in remote areas.
  • Inspections, repairs, and overhauls of industrial wastewater equipment.
  • Inspections, repairs, and installations of our collection and distribution piping system.
  • Excavations, shoring, and confine space entry work.
  • Interpret drawings, service manuals, and part manuals.
  • Operations of aerial man lifts, industrial forklifts, industrial vacuum truck and other equipment.
  • Perform various metal fabrication, welding processes (such as arc, tig, and mig).
  • Operations associated with bridge cranes, mobile cranes, hoists, chain falls, and rigging.
  • Operations associated with shop equipment drill presses, iron worker, band saws, pedestal grinders, hydraulic shear, and brake.
  • Attend all safety trainings.    

Wastewater Mechanic - Energy and Automation Division

The Wastewater Mechanics (also known as Co-Gen Operator/Mechanic) that reside in the Energy and Automation Division are responsible for operating, maintaining and overhauling the Facility's industrial mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel-ignited/spark-ignited engine driven blowers and/or power generators, gas compressors and gas storage such as commonly found in municipal power plants, natural gas pipeline compressor stations and large marine propulsion systems. This team provides 24/7 staffing and are assigned to rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. The Wastewater Mechanics (Co-Gen Operator/Mechanics) often work in teams of two while performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on Facility equipment. Applicants for this position must be available to work nights, weekend and holidays.

The Co-Gen Operator/Mechanics also perform the following but not limited to:

• • Preventive maintenance and inspections of all equipment in the Power and Air (P&A) section. 
  • Use precision measuring tools, granite table, non destructive testing, Prussian blue, polishing stones, fitting bearings to shafts.
  • Various welding disciplines (such as arc, tig, mig) as well as oxy-acetylene and plasma/carbon arc cutting. 
  • Fabrication of specialty tools, obsolete engine parts, and fixtures.
  • Operate bridge cranes, chain falls, lever hoists and all associated rigging. 
  • Interpret drawings, service manuals and parts manuals.
  • Operate seat grinder, valve grinder, drill press, band saw, vertical mill, engine lathe, iron worker, sheet metal brake and surface grinder as well as forklift and man lift.
  • Repair, and inspection of low and high pressure-piping systems.
  • Work with electricians, instrumentation technicians, painters, HVAC and other mechanics 
  • Attend all safety trainings.    

San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) link: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/documentcenter/view/10754

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

 
Physical Requirements 

• • Duties require a heavy level of physical exertion, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• • Incumbents may be required to utilize self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment, which requires the ability to pass an annual fit and spirometry test.

• • Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position will be determined by a post-offer medical examination conducted by City of San Jose Employee Health Services.

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Woodside Fire Protection District offers an exceptional Cadet Program for individuals interested in a career in the Fire Service. Cadets gain hands-on experience participating in training and public service events. Cadets work 24-hour shifts and ride-along on emergency calls.

Woodside Cadets will work and be involved in:

Emergency calls, firefighter training, public education events, fire prevention, station duties, CERPP, cpr/first aid training. 

Cadets must be enrolled in the CO-Operative Education Program at the College of San Mateo. They must also meet monthly hour requirements and attend monthly training drills.

The Cadet term begins in August and is twelve months in length.

Minimum qualifications are: must be 18 years old and must have completed EMT and Firefighter 1 at the beginning of the term, as well as have a valid California Drivers License.

What makes San Mateo so great is the involvement and commitment of community members like you.  So, why not join us by volunteering your time, energy and talents in continuing to make our city the best place to live! Visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/volunteer to view current citywide opportunities and sign up today.  Follow us on Twitter @VolunteerSource

Why Volunteer During

Your Job Search?

It’s a Good Idea!

Volunteering:

• Gives you something to do while waiting for your next job.
• Expands your network!  You might wind up meeting someone who knows someone who gets you to a paying job.
• Helps you explore an interest or type of work you never knew existed – and find out you are really good at it.
• Re-energizes you when your job search energy gets low.  Doing something to help others changes the energy you project – and that shows in interviews.
• Gives you something to talk about in your interview that explains what you’ve been doing with your time.
• Makes you feel better about yourself. When you feel good about who you are and what you have to offer, you’ll project a positive attitude that connects with people.

Are you interested in volunteering in local government? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain valuable job skills? Consider applying for a volunteer opportunity with the City of Foster City.

The City of Foster City is comprised of nine departments: City Manager, Communications/City Clerk, Community Development, Financial Services, Fire, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Police, and Public Works. Volunteer opportunities may include clerical assistance, staffing information booths at city events, photographer/videographer, clean up for city events, assisting with various park projects, graphic design, etc.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a volunteer position will vary depending on the department and job tasks. Some volunteer opportunities may require a full background check.

If you are interested in volunteering for the City of Foster City please complete an application online at www.calopps.org or by requesting a paper application from the Human Resources Department located at 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA.

Please note that applicants for volunteer positions will only be contacted if volunteer opportunities become available as determined by the individual departments.

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is currently seeking citizens who are willing to serve as volunteers and are ready to respond whenever disaster strikes. During a catastrophic event there are enormous unmet human resource needs; having a pre-screened and well-managed reserve of volunteers is an extremely valuable community asset.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Volunteers are expected to be on-call when large incidents and disasters occur. These major events include, but are not limited to, earthquakes, severe storms, tornadoes, flash floods, landslides; floods, fires, and unusual incidents than can arise out of terrorism, urban unrest or mass actions.

Whenever such large incidents occur, volunteers are called upon to assist professional responders such as police officers, firefighters, building inspectors, care & shelter support and general emergency operations support with any tasks associated with disaster response and recover. Possible tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Care & Shelter – Assist in accruing and providing food, clothing, bedding, shelter, and rehabilitation aid; register evacuees to promote reuniting families and to support the needs of special populations; compile authoritative lists of deceased and missing persons; and other phases of emergency human services, such as maintaining morale and administering to the mental health, religious or spiritual needs of persons suffering from the effects of the disaster.
• Logistics – Under the direction of the Chief of Logistics and/or designee, assist in procurement, warehousing, and release of supplies, equipment materials, or other resources. Assist in mobilization and utilization of public and private transportation resources required for the movement of persons, materials, and equipment.
• Animal Care – Assist in the establishment and maintenance of a temporary shelter to house animals, register animals to promote reuniting pets with owners, manage intake of donated materials, providing food and water to animals, cleaning living areas, taking animals out for walks, brushing and grooming animal coats, and transporting animals.
• Child Care – Assist in the establishment and provision of a temporary child care facility; provide youth ages infant to teen with support and engaging activities; prepare meals and snacks; keep the facility areas clean and organized; assist with crafts, games or free-play; act as a positive role model; provide positive reinforcement and promote healthy, non-violent behaviors; communicate with other full-time staff and volunteers regarding on-going facility, program, and client needs.
• Search and Rescue – Under the direction of the appropriate authority, perform search and rescue operations in one or more of several areas including: search and rescue; urban search and rescue; or confined space rescue.
• Safety Assessment Inspector – Survey, evaluate and assess damaged facilities for continued occupancy or use; assist in emergency restoration of facilities for utilities, transportation, and other vital community services; and provide recommendations regarding shoring or stabilization of damaged or unsafe building or structures.
• Emergency Volunteer Center – Establish and manage volunteer reception station; distribute forms to potential volunteers; direct people with non-volunteer related inquiries to appropriate source; post urgent volunteer resource needs; establish and manager volunteer intake and referral station; conduct brief interview with prospective volunteers; register volunteers as Disaster Service Workers; ensure completion of required paperwork and administration of Loyalty Oath.
• Any clerical/administrative support wherever needed.