Please visit www.fresno.gov/jobs for more information and deadline to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The General Services Department Fleet Management Division is committed to providing a comprehensive fleet management program that responsively fulfills the vehicle and equipment needs of the City through cost-effective and dedicated personal service.  The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. This position is the advanced working/lead class in the Heavy Equipment Mechanic series. Incumbents provide lead direction to mechanics and service workers; and perform advanced working level maintenance and repair on heavy equipment including City trucks, construction equipment, refuse trucks, and other vehicles and equipment.

Employees in the class of Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker, who possess a valid Master Medium-Heavy Duty Truck Technician Certificate or Master Bus Technician Certificate, issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE), are entitled to receive certificate pay of two hundred dollars ($200) per month.

One vacancy currently exists in the General Services Department, Fleet Maintenance Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from

the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If

the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3)

months.

 

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for participation in the examination process:

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED Completion;

AND

Two (2) years of full-time paid experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment including trucks, construction equipment, refuse trucks, and other vehicles and equipment;

AND

Possession of a valid National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician certificate; OR possession of six (6) valid ASE certificates in the following component areas:

Diesel Engines (T2)

Drive Train (T3)

Brakes (T4)

Suspension/Steering (T5)

Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6)

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (T7)

 

**** Applicants MUST upload copies of ASE Certifications for verification of requisite requirement.  Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.

 

Additional Requirements
Possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Within thirty (30) days of appointment must obtain a valid Commercial Instructional Permit. Within six (6) months must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Class B California Driver's License with required endorsements and without air brake restriction. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

 

Eligibles certified for consideration will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment.

 

Please note: Heavy Equipment Mechanic positions have been designated as being 'safety sensitive' and require all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment.  Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.  This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the entire term of employment in this class.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

ORAL EXAMINATION (100%)- A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related Oral Examination which may evaluate each candidate's knowledge in methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, occupational hazards and safety precaution s of the trade, maintaining effective working relationships, or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker.

 

The Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 2nd, 2024.

 

The City reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of successful candidates. Should such amendment be exercised, a candidate's final score and placement on the eligible list would be based upon the completed test phase(s).

 

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the oral examination to qualify for the eligible list.

 

BENEFITS: UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)

 

2% Salary Increase, effective December 30, 2024

 

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-14.66 hours per month.

SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $50 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance. RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

 

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

 

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION.  PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS TO APPLY.  For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

 

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail.  All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application.  Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application.

 

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis.  Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of

Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility

to check these folders as well.

 

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

 

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION: 

1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the “document name”)
2. Then go to fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to
4. Under the section “My Career Tools” (located towards the top of the page), Select “Cover Letters & Attachments”, and then “Add Attachments” towards the bottom
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. “DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214”)
   1. If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use “Reference Attachments”. Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description
6. Then Select “Add Attachment” and hit the “Browse” button to locate your attachment
7. Once you have selected your attachment, select “Open”, hit “Upload” and then “Save & Return”
8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.

 

 

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with

their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that

the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City

employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's

preference credit is requested.

 

EOE

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special

accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service

Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.