Definition and Class Characteristics Interviews for selected candidates will be held on August 19th and 20th. Join the Fleet Maintenance Division of Nevada County and help keep our county vehicles and equipment in operating condition! We are looking for a dedicated professional to help us maintain, inspect, service and repair a wide variety of heavy vehicles, equipment and power tools. If you fit this description, we encourage you to apply TODAY!
We offer a 4 day, 10 hour work week. Knowledge and Skills Required: - Principles and practices pertaining to the maintenance and repair of all types of heavy-duty equipment and the inspection, rebuilding, repairing, replacing, adjusting of component parts
- Factory specifications on steering suspensions, gas and diesel engines, brakes, drive trains, hydraulics, and other components
- Welding, cutting, and gas/electric brazing
- Operation of hand tools and/or air tools including air drills, ratchets, guns, grinders, and electric drills
- Operation of specialty tools including Volt/Ohm Meters, brake lathe, air conditioning machine, engine diagnostic scope analyzer, micrometers, dial indicators and vehicle lifting devices
- Safety and safe working practices
Skill in: - Keeping current with changing technology
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical problems
- Locating and diagnosing equipment failures and defects
- Using precision measuring devices, diagnostic instruments, gauges, and test equipment
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep them safe and healthy.
Employees receive a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, paid holiday leave, health, dental and vision insurance, and a retirement package through CalPERS.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
To read the full job description, click here .Education and Experience RequiredGraduation from high school or GED, supplemented by either;
1) Vocational program coursework, trade school coursework, or college coursework
2) OR 6 months of bus or heavy vehicle or equipment repair experience.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire (A Class B license may be required when duties include road testing specific equipment.) Possession of a valid California certification to service and repair air conditioning systems preferred.
Benefits GuideThe Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health InsuranceThe County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans- Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
- Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
- Blue Shield Trio HMO
- Kaiser HMO
- PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
- PERS Platinum PPO
- PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending AccountsThe County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life InsuranceVoya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Basic Term Life
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
- Optional Dependent Term Life
- Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision InsuranceNevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
RetirementThe County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAny information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov www.nevadacountyca.govClosing Date/Time: 8/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific