Sr. Equipment Mechanic

Description

T HE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The County of El Dorado , Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Maintenance and Operations Division is composed of Road Crews, Fleet Services, Equipment Mechanics, and Traffic Control Crews. This dedicated team manages the repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing County roadway and drainage infrastructure. It is also responsible for the maintenance of all 1083 centerline miles of roadway in the County.

THE OPPORTUNITY Put your mechanical expertise to the test and join the Department of Transportation as a Sr. Equipment Mechanic supervising, directing, and reviewing the maintenance and repair of heavy and light road maintenance and construction equipment.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Provide lead direction, training and work review to employees assigned to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and maintain heavy and light equipment such as trucks, graders, rotary plows and caterpillars; organize and assign work, set priorities and follow completion of assigned work.
• Provide input into selection decisions, performance evaluations and disciplinary matters.
• Inspect and evaluate equipment; prepare work orders; estimate time and material requirements; provide technical assistance to staff; review and evaluate completed work.
• Read and interpret shop manuals and specifications in performing work; overhauls, repair and maintain vehicles, equipment, engines, driveline components, fluid drives, pumps and their component fuel, electrical, computer, hydraulic and power transmission systems.
• Instruct and provide for the training of staff in work methods, use of tools and equipment and relevant safety precautions.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records, including timecards, worksheets, work orders, reports, maintenance requests, etc.
• Direct the ordering and maintenance of an adequate inventory to accomplish assigned jobs.
• Respond to questions and complaints from other departments and divisions.
• Recommend special work required or necessary equipment maintenance; obtain estimates for required services and materials and recommends vendors.
• Ensure appropriate safety precautions and equipment are being utilized; conduct safety meetings; ensure appropriate accident reports are filed.
• Schedule and coordinate activities with other County departments and outside vendors; serve as liaison between user departments and staff regarding policies and procedures and to resolve problems.
• Drive vehicles and operates a wide variety of equipment; tests equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations as necessary.
• Utilize personal computers to track equipment maintenance and repair for cost and scheduling.
• Attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Click here for a full description of duties and responsibilities

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications.

Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from a regionally accredited college or university. Courses from non-regionally accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

Experience:
Two (2) years of journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy and light construction equipment at a level equivalent to the County's class of Equipment Mechanic II.

Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid commercial Class B driver's license with no restrictions as to transmission and air brakes and Tanker Endorsement. Some positions may also require maintaining a Hazardous Materials Endorsement which must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire. Must regularly lift and remove or install parts weighing up to sixty (60) pounds. Must be willing to work night and weekend shifts.

Click here to view the Sr. Equipment Mechanic minimum qualifications, as well as the physical environmental and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us .

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Sr. Equipment Mechanic. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We currently have the following vacancy:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Department of Transportation located in Placerville, CA.

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Supervisory leave (supervising classifications only) and Bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 1/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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