Temporary Mechanics Helper - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside Temporary Assignment Program is currently recruiting for a Temporary Mechanics Helper, for the Flood Department.
Under supervision, performs minor repair and tune-up of light to heavy vehicles and equipment; assists automotive and heavy equipment mechanics in major repair of motor vehicles and associated equipment; performs preventive maintenance; does other related work as required.
Work schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Learn more about the County of Riverside Flood Department
TAP Benefits: https://www.rc-hr.com/Find-A-Job/Job-Searching/Temporary-Medical-Assignment-Program/TAP-Benefits
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Light Vehicles: Under direct supervision, assists mechanics in major overhaul of components such as: starters, alternators, steering gear, boxes, rear ends, transfer cases, engines, etc.
• May require supervision in performing component replacement on electrical, ignition, exhaust, emission, cooling, fuel, air conditioning, steering, suspension, drive train and engine and brake systems on a variety of vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance of engines, transmissions, transaxels, transfer cases, rear ends, and chassis lubrication.
• Medium to Heavy Vehicles: Under direct supervision, assists mechanics in component replacement and major overhaul of all components on diesel engines, emissions, air conditioning, steering, suspension, brakes, drive trains and fire pump systems on a variety of vehicles.
• May require supervision in component replacement on electrical, exhaust, cooling, fuel and gas engine systems.
• Perform tank inspections and repairs such as sandblasting and recoating of tanks on fire engines; Rebuild water valves.
• Preventative maintenance, same as light duty vehicles.
• Special Duties as Required: May operate wrecker, mobile lube truck and respond to emergencies, etc.
• May assist in changing, repairing and mounting tires on a variety of heavy equipment; May be required to work in parts room.
• May be required to deliver equipment to outside vendors for warranties and repairs; May be responsible for cleaning shop and facilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair of motor vehicles and equipment; the function of mechanical and electrical parts and assembly of motor vehicles; principles of internal combustion engines; operation and uses of diagnostic techniques and practices.
Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; operate tools and check out devices employed in motor vehicle repairs; read and understand shop manuals, mechanical and electrical drawing or diagrams.
Experience: One year experience servicing or assisting in minor repairs on a variety of vehicles in a garage where major maintenance and repair work is performed; The required experience may be substituted on the basis of:
Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in automotive mechanics courses, taken at a recognized college being equal to one year of experience.
OR
Completion of 144 hours of automotive mechanics instruction taken at a union training center, adult school, vocational school, or specialized industrial program being equal to one year of experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials anddetermine if you qualify for veterans' preference.
See the policy here: https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Cindy Mendez at cmendez@rivco.org .
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.