Senior Automotive Mechanic

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside's Purchasing and Fleet Department is seeking a Senior Automotive Mechanic to join the Fleet Services Division at the garage located on Orange Street in Riverside.

The Senior Automotive Mechanic will be responsible for the full scope of diagnostic, troubleshooting, and complex mechanical repair work for a fleet of vehicles.

This includes identifying and resolving engine knocks, unusual noises, and mechanical failures, as well as diagnosing and repairing issues involving transaxles, transmissions, and differentials.

Work will be performed on a variety of gasoline and alternative fuel-powered automobiles and light trucks.

In addition, the Senior Automotive Mechanic will lead and train other mechanics and perform installations of smog devices and other specialized vehicle equipment, and perform other duties as needed.

Competitive candidates will have experience utilizing fleet management systems, with FASTER fleet management software preferred, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel, for tracking repairs, maintaining service records, and communicating effectively.

Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is highly desirable, including the ability to provide guidance, training, and technical support to other mechanics.

Previous automotive maintenance experience in a public sector or government fleet environment is also preferred, particularly experience maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, with hours of 7:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Meet the Team!

The Purchasing and Fleet Services Department's primary function is to provide vehicles, goods and services to other County Departments and agencies within the County of Riverside.

Providing a unified purchasing system that ensures integrity and fairness, with centralized responsibility for oversight of solicitation, vendor selection, negotiation, award, contract management, reporting, disposal of surplus property and emergency logistical support for the benefit of Riverside County agencies.• Assigns, evaluates, and participates in the major and minor mechanical repairs on motorized vehicles powered by gas and alternative fuel engines including automobiles and light trucks.

• Estimates time and materials needed for a variety of repair work; requisitions materials and supplies; and assists in the training of less experienced mechanics and service workers.

• Performs the more difficult mechanical repairs; diagnoses motor knocks, noises or failures; diagnoses transaxle, transmission, and differential failures; interprets computer command control fault codes; reads, comprehends, and follows electrical and mechanical schematic...