Senior Mechanic - Fleet Services
City of TorranceDESCRIPTION
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The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Senior Mechanic to be part of the General Services/Fleet Services Team!
The City of Torrance is looking for well-rounded, skilled, Senior Mechanics to diagnose, maintain, and repair medium and heavy duty vehicles and equipment such as refuse trucks, graders, tractors, sweepers, and heavy duty trucks. With openings in our Fleet Division, this is the perfect opportunity for those with Journey level heavy duty vehicle mechanic experience.
Senior Mechanics maintain, adjust, repair, rebuild and overhaul operating systems including, but not limited to, electrical, charging, starting, fuel, ignition, cooling, air conditioning, heating, suspension, braking, steering and hydraulic systems. This individual enters repair orders and keeps maintenance records of time spent, materials and parts used and type of work performed in automated systems; provides technical direction and training to Mechanics and Equipment Attendants; and performs related work as required.
Ideal Candidate:
In addition to the above requirements, the most successful candidate will possess the following:- Journey level heavy duty vehicles mechanic experience
- Knowledge of current technology such as:
- Alternative Fuels / Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
- Hybrid Vehicle / Electric Vehicles
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Excellent judgment; and
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certification in:
- Alternative Fuels
- Medium to Heavy Duty Vehicles
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Experience and Education:
Four years of recent skilled mechanical experience, at least one of which includes servicing and repair of heavy duty vehicles and equipment. Satisfactory completion of courses in the repair of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment may be substituted for the one year of heavy duty vehicle and equipment experience required. Courses must be approved by the Human Resources and Fleet Services Divisions and must include hydraulic, electrical, fuel systems, engine and transmission overhaul.
License and/or Certificates:
A valid Class B California driver's license must be obtained within six weeks of hire date.HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing period begins Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and closes Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Only those candidates who best meet the Department's and City's requirements will be invited to participate in the examination process.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Performance Exam: weighted 50%
Oral Exam: weighted 50%SPECIAL NOTES
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Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD) products, for any reason.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre employment medical examination.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!