Lead Mechanic

County of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA

Pay: $82,249-$98,713/yr

Shift: Full time

Notice of Change: This recruitment is open until filled.

**Salary: $82,249 - $98,712 Annually**

We are accepting applications to fill a **full-time Lead Mechanic** vacancy in **Santa Barbara** for the **General Services D****epartment**. This position is located in Santa Barbara however, may need to split time between both North and South County. **The work schedule and location for this position will depend upon the needs of the Department.**

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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

** as well as for future Full-Time and 1414\* vacancies, regular employees that apply **must check** **"All Locations"** in the location section of the application.

**\*1414 vacancies** may occur as a result of a leave of absence (Civil Service Rule 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 **may** be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.

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THE POSITION

** Under general direction of a fleet supervisor, the selected candidate leads the work of mechanics in a fleet maintenance shop and assists with the day-to-day operations of the shop; and performs other duties as assigned.

The Lead Mechanic will help ensure adequate, training, work oversight and accountability within the Vehicle Operations Shop maintenance staff. They will assist the Division's Assistant Managers with the delegation of work tasks, planning\schedule of workload and work quality control. They will also create additional growth opportunities and ensure succession planning within Vehicle Operations.

**Examples of Duties**

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Performs the job duties of a journey-level Equipment Mechanic II or Automotive Mechanic II including:

Performs repairs, modifications, fabrications, maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, major repair and overhaul of gas, diesel, and alternative-fuel vehicles and equipment, engines, transmissions, differentials, fuel systems, hydraulic systems and electrical systems;

Installs and repairs auxiliary equipment on police vehicles, automobiles and light trucks;

Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications and manufacturers' catalogues;

Drives fleet and other vehicles for road tests and diagnostic purposes.

Trains, monitors and assists in evaluating performance of mechanics;

Acts as lead worker in day-to-day operations of the shop;

Assesses workload and recommends changes in staffing assignments as necessary to meet the shop's workload demands and ability of each mechanic;

Provides technical assistance to mechanics when they are performing vehicle repair diagnoses and complex vehicle\equipment repairs;

Provides quality control review and safety inspections of work performed by subordinate employees and ensures work performed meets service standards.

Serves as the primary contact for County employees who deliver vehicles\equipment to the shop for service or repair;

Confers with customers in order to understand vehicle repair problems;

Estimates time and materials required for repairs;

Communicates technical information in layman's terms to fleet customers.

Creates and maintains records of repairs made, work orders and time worked;

Prepares servicing schedules, enters fleet billing data into and prepares reports from fleet maintenance software.

Assists with interviewing job applicants and makes recommendations for hire;

Assists with assessing staff training needs and makes training recommendations to the assistant fleet supervisor;

Provides input on employee performance for staff evaluations to fleet supervisor.

Assists with developing, implementing and enforcing shop safety laws, standards, policies, practices, and procedures; develops implementation plans for shop safety programs; conducts safety meetings.

Prepares workers compensation paperwork;

Provides assistance to the fleet supervisor and acts as the supervisor in his/her absence.

**Employment Standards**

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• Possess a minimum of "6" ASE certifications and five (5) years of experience in the repair of a broad range of vehicles or heavy equipment including experience using electronic diagnostic equipment; **OR,**
• Two (2) years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Auto Mechanic II or Equipment Mechanic II with Santa Barbara County; **Or,**
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

**Additional Qualifications:**

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
• Appointees may be required to obtain additional special lic