What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Equipment Technician position at Turlock Irrigation District?
Job Summary
Under general supervision, to perform journey level mechanical work. Diagnose and repair computer controlled fuel and ignition systems. Perform periodic maintenance and safety inspections of CHP regulated equipment. Maintain plant equipment such as irrigation gate operators and power plant hydraulic components. Perform major and minor design, fabrication, repair and alterations of equipment using all types of cutting and welding equipment; perform repairs in the field.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Diagnose, repair/replace computerized parts or computers on automotive and electrical equipment.
Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on District automobiles, trucks, construction, canal and electrical line maintenance equipment.
Determine extent of necessary repairs.
Tune up, overhaul, repair, and adjust internal combustion engines including those powered by gas, diesel and alternative fuels; transmission, differentials, and clutches.
Clean and adjust carburetors, valves, and HEUI type systems.
Replace or repair faulty parts including ignition parts, fuel injectors, filters, pumps, alternators, generators, distributors, relays, lights switches, wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, vehicle air conditioning, air compressors, electronic and computerized control systems, gas, diesel, and alternate fuel powered engines, and related parts.
Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical difficulties with hydraulic and air brake systems with and without ABS.
Inspect, diagnose and repair hydraulic equipment, such as tractors, heavy construction equipment, digger derricks, aerial devices, cranes, and reel trucks.
Inspect, diagnose, repair and replace parts on automotive type heating and air conditioning systems.
Repair a variety of small tools: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.
Install and maintain special equipment on District vehicles.
Design, fabricate and install specialized hydraulic and electrical systems.
Fabricate and modify parts.
Perform electric and acetylene welding.
Repair irrigation gate operators and related equipment.
Repair hydraulic components in power plants and substations.
Perform minor and major AC/DC electric repairs on automotive related equipment.
Maintain work, time, and materials records.
Inspect, test, repair, and document lifting devices such as; aerial devices, digger derricks, hoists, cranes, and chain jacks.
Prepare reports upon request.
Develop parts lists and estimate labor requirements.
May be required to procure parts, maintain inventory levels and necessary documentation.
Utilize a computerized Fleet Management Information System.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:
Education
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience
Five years of journey level experience in the repair of automotive and light and heavy power driven equipment.
Skills And Abilities
Interpersonal and Communication
Must have ability to: understand and carry out oral and written directions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Technical and Analytical
Knowledge of: tools, equipment and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive and related power driven equipment; computer controlled fuel and ignition systems; operating principles of internal combustion engines powered by gas, diesel, and alternative fuels; safe work practices; repair of cranes, draglines, hydraulic booms, digger derricks, personnel lifts, wire pulling, track layer, hydraulic, pneumatic, automotive type heating, air conditioning and electrical equipment; basic electricity; rigging methods, Gantry crane safety, mobile crane inspection, overhead crane/hoist inspection. Ability to: inspect gas, diesel alternative fuel power driven equipment to locate difficulties and estimate the cost and time of repairs; perform minor and major mechanical repair on District-owned mechanical equipment; use a variety of tools and equipment with skill; and utilize a Fleet Management Information System. Operation of: boom trucks, aerial equipment, and overhead cranes.
Administration and Operations
Ability to maintain a variety of shop and repair records. Must have good organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must be able to prioritize fluctuating work load and be able to handle multiple projects at one time. Must maintain knowledge of current technology by way of periodicals, contact with industry representatives and job related training.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license.
Ability To Obtain
ASE Master Technician Certification in either Automobile/Light Truck or Medium/Heavy Truck classifications.
ASE Parts Specialist Certification in either Automobile/Light Truck or Medium/Heavy Truck classifications.
Must furnish own hand tools.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Required
Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score
Written Examination 70%
(Section Weight - 25%)
Oral Interview 70%
(Section Weight - 50%)
Practical Examination 70%
(Section Weight - 25%)
Medical Examination
This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals. Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.
POSTING
Internal applicants may apply beginning Friday, March 20, 2026 until Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
SECOND POSTING: Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Friday, April 3, 2026 until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants for consideration.
Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.
Online Written Examination Date(s): To Be Determined after posting closes
Human Resources Department
(209) 883-8253
Under general supervision, to perform journey level mechanical work. Diagnose and repair computer controlled fuel and ignition systems. Perform periodic maintenance and safety inspections of CHP regulated equipment. Maintain plant equipment such as irrigation gate operators and power plant hydraulic components. Perform major and minor design, fabrication, repair and alterations of equipment using all types of cutting and welding equipment; perform repairs in the field.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Diagnose, repair/replace computerized parts or computers on automotive and electrical equipment.
Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on District automobiles, trucks, construction, canal and electrical line maintenance equipment.
Determine extent of necessary repairs.
Tune up, overhaul, repair, and adjust internal combustion engines including those powered by gas, diesel and alternative fuels; transmission, differentials, and clutches.
Clean and adjust carburetors, valves, and HEUI type systems.
Replace or repair faulty parts including ignition parts, fuel injectors, filters, pumps, alternators, generators, distributors, relays, lights switches, wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, vehicle air conditioning, air compressors, electronic and computerized control systems, gas, diesel, and alternate fuel powered engines, and related parts.
Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical difficulties with hydraulic and air brake systems with and without ABS.
Inspect, diagnose and repair hydraulic equipment, such as tractors, heavy construction equipment, digger derricks, aerial devices, cranes, and reel trucks.
Inspect, diagnose, repair and replace parts on automotive type heating and air conditioning systems.
Repair a variety of small tools: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.
Install and maintain special equipment on District vehicles.
Design, fabricate and install specialized hydraulic and electrical systems.
Fabricate and modify parts.
Perform electric and acetylene welding.
Repair irrigation gate operators and related equipment.
Repair hydraulic components in power plants and substations.
Perform minor and major AC/DC electric repairs on automotive related equipment.
Maintain work, time, and materials records.
Inspect, test, repair, and document lifting devices such as; aerial devices, digger derricks, hoists, cranes, and chain jacks.
Prepare reports upon request.
Develop parts lists and estimate labor requirements.
May be required to procure parts, maintain inventory levels and necessary documentation.
Utilize a computerized Fleet Management Information System.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:
Education
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience
Five years of journey level experience in the repair of automotive and light and heavy power driven equipment.
Skills And Abilities
Interpersonal and Communication
Must have ability to: understand and carry out oral and written directions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Technical and Analytical
Knowledge of: tools, equipment and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive and related power driven equipment; computer controlled fuel and ignition systems; operating principles of internal combustion engines powered by gas, diesel, and alternative fuels; safe work practices; repair of cranes, draglines, hydraulic booms, digger derricks, personnel lifts, wire pulling, track layer, hydraulic, pneumatic, automotive type heating, air conditioning and electrical equipment; basic electricity; rigging methods, Gantry crane safety, mobile crane inspection, overhead crane/hoist inspection. Ability to: inspect gas, diesel alternative fuel power driven equipment to locate difficulties and estimate the cost and time of repairs; perform minor and major mechanical repair on District-owned mechanical equipment; use a variety of tools and equipment with skill; and utilize a Fleet Management Information System. Operation of: boom trucks, aerial equipment, and overhead cranes.
Administration and Operations
Ability to maintain a variety of shop and repair records. Must have good organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must be able to prioritize fluctuating work load and be able to handle multiple projects at one time. Must maintain knowledge of current technology by way of periodicals, contact with industry representatives and job related training.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license.
Ability To Obtain
ASE Master Technician Certification in either Automobile/Light Truck or Medium/Heavy Truck classifications.
ASE Parts Specialist Certification in either Automobile/Light Truck or Medium/Heavy Truck classifications.
Must furnish own hand tools.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Required
Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score
Written Examination 70%
(Section Weight - 25%)
Oral Interview 70%
(Section Weight - 50%)
Practical Examination 70%
(Section Weight - 25%)
Medical Examination
This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals. Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.
POSTING
Internal applicants may apply beginning Friday, March 20, 2026 until Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
SECOND POSTING: Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Friday, April 3, 2026 until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants for consideration.
Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.
Online Written Examination Date(s): To Be Determined after posting closes
Human Resources Department
(209) 883-8253