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Diesel Equipment Mechanic - Journey Level (LA-351-25E) Palmdale bei Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, CA

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, CA · Palmdale, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

91.488,00 $  -  113.664,00 $

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About the Department

NOTICE OF EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT
POSTING #LA-351-25E

LOCATION:
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, WATER RECLAMATION PLANTS SECTION, DESERT MAINTENANCE GROUP, PALMDALE
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform progressively more skilled mechanical maintenance and repairs on a variety of cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, and other diesel-powered and EV vehicles, and special-purpose, bio-solids processing equipment.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision from a Supervisor of Treatment Plant Maintenance, the incumbents' duties can involve driving, examining, locating, and repairing mechanical defects in a variety of utility equipment, including cars, trucks, utility trucks, two-axle and three-axle trucks, tractor-trailer or semi-trailer units, skip loaders, conveyor-driven loaders, biosolids composters, and crawlers; making minor and major mechanical repairs, including adjustments, tune-ups, and overhauls; disassembling and replacing worn parts; installing new parts; adjusting, repairing, rebuilding, and replacing fuel injectors, starting motors, transmissions, differentials, brakes, air conditioners, clutches, and steering gears; diagnosing and correcting electrical problems; overhauling hydraulic lift and steering assemblies, hydraulic motors, pumps, and accessories, and accomplishing similar mechanical tasks; operating equipment that is under repair; using welding equipment on equipment parts; and performing related duties as required.

This job may be filled at only an experienced level. The DIESEL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC is the journey level class of the series.  Incumbents perform a wide variety of skilled tasks utilizing a comprehensive knowledge of the trade.

Position Duties

Candidates must possess a California Class B Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement within six months of appointment  -AND-  Four years of experience performing progressively responsible repairs to diesel-powered equipment.  Twelve units of college coursework or completion of one year of a two-year trade school in diesel mechanic technology or a closely related program may be considered in lieu of one year of the required experience.  Graduation from a two-year trade school in diesel mechanic technology or a closely related program may be considered in lieu of two years of the required experience.

Minimum Qualifications

The competitive selection process for the DIESEL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC level may cover a knowledge of the principles of diesel engine operation, adjustment and repair; practices, tools and equipment used in vehicle and engine repair; principles of hydraulic systems operation, adjustment and repair; occupational hazards and safety regulations of the trade.  The ability to make mechanical repairs on a variety of gas, diesel-powered and EV vehicles; use specialized mechanical tools and equipment; diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems; repair and rebuild engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, clutches, and other equipment moving parts.

Other Qualifications

SELECTION PROCESS:

  • All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.  
  • The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50% and/or an interview weighted at 50%. 
  • Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.

Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application.  Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail.  Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current.  To ensure proper delivery, add [email protected] to your contact list.

NOTE:  The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background check, DMV report, and a drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video:   Converting Waste into Resources.  

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Luz Avila at (562) 908-4288, extension 1329.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

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