Automotive Mechanic III

Job title: Automotive Mechanic III

ABOUT THE POSITION

This recruitment is being conducted to fill current regular, full-time, day-shift openings in the Fleet Services Department in the Desert Cities of Indio and Blythe only

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Automotive Mechanic III's serve as licensed motor vehicle pollution control installers/certifiers and brake adjusters, and may function in a lead capacity over other personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Option I: Completion of a recognized automotive mechanic apprenticeship program.
• Option II: Journey level experience in the repair and overhaul of automotive equipment. This experience shall have been under the supervision of a journey level automotive equipment mechanic.
• Substitution Option: Some of the required experience may be substituted on the basis of: (1) Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in automotive mechanics courses taken at a recognized college being equal to 6 mos. of experience, OR (2) 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 6 mos. of experience.

Possession of a valid State of California Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Installer and Certification License and Brake Adjuster License. (Exemption - Individuals covered by Letter of Understanding dated November 2, 1989.) ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Resumes may be mailed to the County HR Dept., filed over the internet at [removed] or e-mailed to [removed].
• Please reference source code EADDSNET on your cover letter.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. 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 and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: [removed]

• Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: [removed]

• Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign

Education

• Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

• Work Authorization Requirement

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

• Pre-Employment

• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

• Probationary Period

• As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Ordinance.

Salary

Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Note: Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.