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The Department of Public Works seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Equipment Mechanic I/II.
 
Equipment Mechanics work in the Vehicle and Equipment Services Section of the Public Works Department and perform various road construction equipment maintenance and repair tasks which include the full range of lubrication and basic repair services. Vehicles and equipment include heavy diesel and gasoline-powered trucks, tractors, bulldozers, graders, rollers, compressors, service trucks, and other off-road construction equipment.
 
Note: The current vacancy is located Grant Yard, Redwood City, CA.
 
The ideal candidate will possess experience in the repair and maintenance of pumps, generators, heavy diesel powered construction equipment, and gasoline and alternative fuel vehicles and equipment.  The ideal candidate can work independently and as part of a team, follow written and oral directions, provide excellent customer service, and communicate effectively with both customers and co-workers.
 
Equipment Mechanic I is the entry-level class of the equipment mechanic series performing primarily less skilled heavy equipment service and repair related duties. As proficiency is gained more complex duties are assigned.  This class is flexibly staffed with Equipment Mechanic II and incumbents are expected to advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating the required proficiency.
 
Equipment Mechanic II is the journey level class performing a full range of work in the overhaul and repair of heavy diesel and gasoline-powered construction equipment.  This role involves the inspection and troubleshooting of equipment, diagnosis of mechanical problems, and the initiation and follow-through of required repairs.  Employees also provide on-the-job training and instruction to Equipment Mechanics I.
 
The salary range for Equipment Mechanic I is $64,418 - $80,517 annually.
The salary range for Equipment Mechanic II is $73,445 - $91,811 annually.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a class A California driver license with tank vehicle and hazardous materials endorsements or equivalent. License with proper endorsements MUST be obtained no later than 6 months after date of appointment.

 
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Equipment Mechanic I: Two years of experience in road maintenance and construction work or in automotive repair.
• Equipment Mechanic II: Journey level status as an equipment mechanic and demonstrated proficiency in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of heavy equipment.

Knowledge of: 

• Mechanical maintenance and repair of diesel, gasoline, and electric powered road maintenance and construction equipment
• Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in servicing and repairing diesel, gasoline, and electric powered road, maintenance, and construction equipment
• Tools and modern testing equipment required for repair and maintenance of equipment
• Capabilities and operation of road maintenance and construction equipment
• Proper condition of various automotive and equipment parts, and procedures for ensuring proper condition and operation
• Safety rules, procedures, and practices pertaining to the use and repair of heavy equipment and in the operation of a repair shop

 
Skill/Ability to: 

• Perform complex service and repair work on diesel, gasoline, and electric powered road maintenance and construction equipment
• Use heavy equipment repair tools, including mechanic's hand tools, air wrenches, cooling system tester, volt-ohm meter, grease gun, tire balancer, tire changer, and floor jack
• Use specialized diagnostic equipment
• Use oxy-acetylene and stick-MIG welding equipment
• Use drill press, grinding machine, and metal lathe
• Use chassis lubrication equipment
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Read and interpret shop manuals to perform mechanical repair
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Follow safety rules, procedures, and practices
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers
• Bend, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of the work, such as cylinder heads, one-ton truck tires, and air impact wrenches

 
Other Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to have a complete basic tool set prior to starting work.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and Superior Court of California, San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Applications for this position will only be accepted online.  If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply’ button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. 
 
Responses to the supplemental questionnaire, which is part of the application form, must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
 
Based solely on the information provided in the application materials, applicants whose background and experience appear to best meet the needs of the position will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process will consist of a written test (weight: 50%) and a performance test (weight: 50%). Depending on the number of applicants, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Application Deadline: March 10, 2021
Written Test: March 17 - 23, 2021 – Exact date(s) to be determined
Performance Test: April 5 and/or 6, 2021
 
  

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (02 25 2021) (Equipment Mechanic I/II - T100/T095)

Applications are being accepted for the position of Administrative Assistant II with the City of South San Francisco. The current opening is in the Parks & Recreation Department. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON THE RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 14 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Parks, and Facilities divisions. 

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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of

Contract Collective Impact Coordinator - Redwood City 2020 (Spanish and English speaking).

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.

• A complete application is required, including a professional resume and a cover letter.

• Submit your application online via CalOpps as soon as possible. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and the first review date is February 8, 2021.
• A selection can be made at any time after the first review.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

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