Salary: $6,120.40 - $7,085.87 Monthly
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 22095515
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 03/28/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Senior Mechanic to be part of the General Services/Fleet Services Team!
The City of Torrance is looking for well-rounded, skilled, Senior Mechanics to diagnose, maintain, and repair medium and heavy duty vehicles and equipment such as refuse trucks, graders, tractors, sweepers, and heavy duty trucks. With openings in our Fleet Division, this is the perfect opportunity for those with Journey level heavy duty vehicle mechanic experience.

Senior Mechanics maintain, adjust, repair, rebuild and overhaul operating systems including, but not limited to, electrical, charging, starting, fuel, ignition, cooling, air conditioning, heating, suspension, braking, steering and hydraulic systems. This individual enters repair orders and keeps maintenance records of time spent, materials and parts used and type of work performed in automated systems; provides technical direction and training to Mechanics and Equipment Attendants; and performs related work as required.
Ideal Candidate :
In addition to the above requirements, the most successful candidate will possess the following:

• Journey level heavy duty vehicles mechanic experience
• Knowledge of current technology such as:
  • Alternative Fuels / Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
  • Hybrid Vehicle / Electric Vehicles

Good interpersonal skills;

Excellent judgment; and

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certification in:

• Alternative Fuels
• Medium to Heavy Duty Vehicles

Note: Must provide own tools to perform job duties and be available to work day and night shift.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Experience and Education:
Four years of recent skilled mechanical experience, at least one of which includes servicing and repair of heavy duty vehicles and equipment. Satisfactory completion of courses in the repair of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment may be substituted for the one year of heavy duty vehicle and equipment experience required. Courses must be approved by the Human Resources and Fleet Services Divisions and must include hydraulic, electrical, fuel systems, engine and transmission overhaul.

License and/or Certificates:
A valid Class B California driver's license must be obtained within six weeks of hire date.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the positions are filled.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Performance Exam: weighted 50%
Oral Exam: weighted 50%
Note: Review of applications and the examination process will occur on an as needed basis.
SPECIAL NOTES

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Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations - 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD) products, for any reason.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre employment medical examination.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (TME-AFSCME)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
Employee Only Emp. 1 Emp. 2 or more
Full Time 597.68 1,140.36 1,595.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) 483.29 912.98 1,248.16
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08) 356.34 619.68 829.48
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE 1 or more
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
Longevity (based on years of service) (Sec. 2.5)
Crafts and Trades employees ** shall receive longevity pay in the following manner:
7 YOS: 2.5% above base pay.
11 YOS: 5% above base pay
15 YOS: 7.5% above base pay
19 YOS: 10% above base pay
*YOS= Years Of Service
**Except Public Safety Dispatcher and Animal Control Officer
Permanent Part-Time Employees (Sec. 2.8)
Permanent part time employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.
Premiums (sec. 3.1)
Varies by position and assignment. Varies (see Sec 3.1)
Night (sec. 3.5)
Swing Shift: 5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.
Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight
Weekend Shift (sec. 3.6)
Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only
Applicable only to employees within the Community Services Department, Park Services Division
Holidays (sec. 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, Last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's).
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)
Accrual rate per month:
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 - 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 - 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 - 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25 : 18 hours
Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding thirty-six (36) months
Sick Leave (sec. 4.3)
Accural rate is six (6) hours per month
Maximum Accrual: of 600 hours.
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)
Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
*(See Sec 4.9.B for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy).
Retirement (sec. 4.10)
PERS 2@55
Employees hired prior to 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011 pay 7% EPMC*
*Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)
PERS 2@62
"New members" hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.
Uniforms (Sec. 4.11)
$80 each 6 months**: Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech III incumbants (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)
$225 each 6 months**: Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.
**Payable during June and December of each year
Tool Allowance (Sec. 4.12)
$250 every 6 months*: (Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, and Senior Welder)
$175 tool and educational material allowance**: Animal Control Officer
$100 one-time reimbursement: Mechanic or Senior Mechanic required to use metric tools (upon proof of purchase)
*Payable during June and December of each year
**Payable in February
Safety Shoes (Sec. 4.14)
$125 allowance: every six (6) months of employment payable during June and December of each year for employees required to wear safety shoes
$250 allowance: per year for Animal Control Officer payable during September
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15)
457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary.
Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
01

Amount of full-time experience REPAIRING equipment and/or heavy-duty alternative fuel and diesel vehicles.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• Over 5 years

02

Amount of full-time experience DIAGNOSING problems and determining extent of repairs needed for equipment, and/or heavy-duty alternative fuel vehicles.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• Over 5 years

03

Please indicate below your journey level repair experience with the following systems:

• Hydraulic Brakes
• Air Brakes
• Vacuum Assisted Brake Booster
• Manual Steering
• Power Steering
• Manual Transmissions
• Automatic Transmissions
• Suspension
• 4-Wheel Drive
• Clutch
• Transfer Case
• Hydraulic Systems
• Power Take-Offs
• Rear Differentials
• Alternative Fuel Vehicles (CNG, Propane, Hybrid)
• Electronic Control Systems

04

Does your paid work experience include rebuilding and/or overhauling equipment or heavy- duty vehicle engines?

• Yes
• No

05

What types of equipment and/or heavy-duty vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles (include makes, models) have you primarily repaired?
06

What types of computerized testing/diagnostic equipment have you used?
07

List any training you have received and/or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications you have earned.
08

I understand that I must obtain the appropriate driver's license endorsements as needed.

• Yes
• No

09

I am willing to work any weekday work shift between 6am and 12am.

• Yes
• No

10

Do you own the tools required to perform the job duties of the position?

• Yes
• No

11

I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is subject to verification with my former employers, and that misrepresentation may cause me to forfeit all opportunities to be considered for employment with the City of Torrance.

• Yes
• No

Required Question