Mechanic, Senior (DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION ONLY)

Posting number: 202600396

Department: Fleet Services

Job classification: Mechanic, Senior

Posting type: Department Promotional

Categories: Fleet Services, Automotive

Summary
Perform advanced-level skilled maintenance and repair

If you’re reading this ad, you’re probably looking for a change. If you want meaningful work where you can make a direct impact on your community, enjoy the best benefits package around, and save for retirement, look no further. At Pinal County, we are celebrating 150 years of serving our community and improving the lives of our residents every day. If you’re considering making a change, think about contributing to the services and infrastructure that directly affect our citizens. Help us shape the next 150 years! p.s. don’t forget to check out our amazing benefits package.  

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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** This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Fleet department only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.

JOB SUMMARY
Perform advanced-level skilled maintenance and repair work of a variety of automotive equipment.  The Mechanic, Senior job classification is distinguished from the Mechanic job classification by the greater difficulty and diversity of the tasks performed. May assist in training and oversight of mechanics and technicians. Examples of duties

• Perform advanced-level skilled preventive maintenance, repairs and adjustments on County Fleet vehicles, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures under basic supervision.
• Use the appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments. 
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

• Perform advanced-level skilled maintenance and repair work of emergency vehicle equipment, and specialty light duty vehicles and equipment. 
• Work requires a high degree of technical knowledge as well as the ability to exercise independent judgment in determining the method of repair. 
• Diagnose and repair electrical and powertrain systems and performing major repairs on a wide range of vehicles. 
• Perform related duties as required. 

Qualifications

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a minimum of three years as a journey-level mechanic. 
• Or 1 year of experience with Pinal County as a Mechanic. 
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Required Certifications (Light Duty Assignment): 

• Four (4) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). 

Special Requirements: 

• Must have the appropriate tools needed to perform the assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of Emergency Vehicles, Specialty Vehicles, Heavy-Duty Trucks, or Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment. Certification as an ASE Master.

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of vehicles, equipment, and components.
• Knowledge of gasoline & diesel engines, power trains, and hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and FSD safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of county geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and facility locations.
• Knowledge of proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
• Knowledge of environmentally responsible and resource-efficient maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of Fleet Management Software Systems.                                                                                                                           
• Skill in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical problems in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in identifying maintenance needs and mechanical problems and taking corrective actions.
• Skill in performing computerized diagnostic tests and fine calibrations on vehicle components and equipment.
• Skill in welding, metal fabricating, and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications.
• Ability to follow and maintain safety standards and identify safety problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work requires exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, finger, feel, grasp, handle, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, hear, speak, stoop, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:      
Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
 
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value

professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, 

which may impact your future Pinal County applications.  

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources. 
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. 

However, visa sponsorship is not available.  

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.  

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description. 

Pinal County has the right to revise this description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.