Education & Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities listed above. Normally, this would include the ability to read and write English and perform basic arithmetic calculations at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position, and three years of experience in the repair of a wide variety of on/off road equipment, trailers, and medium/heavy duty trucks.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential functions of the position. A State of California Class "A" commercial driver's license is required on completion of the probationary period.

Certifications and Licenses: The ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician.

California Council on Diesel Education and Technology (CCDET) I and II Course are requires on completion of the probationary period.

A State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair Class "A" Lamp Adjuster and Class "A" Brake Adjuster licenses are required on the completion of the probationary period.

Special Requirements: Possession of small and large hand tools necessary to perform all assigned work.

Thorough knowledge of: methods, tools, testing instruments, parts, and equipment used in the major repair, replacement, installation, and overhaul of on/off road equipment and medium/heavy duty trucks, including emergency vehicles, man lift vehicles, park maintenance equipment, road maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and generators (both stationary and mobile); safety diagnosis, and preventive maintenance inspection methods and techniques; techniques and  methods of repairing, replacing, installing, and overhauling of on/off road equipment, trucks, and related component parts, including diesel, gasoline, electric, and alternate fuel engines, carburetors, hydraulic and electrical systems, fuel injection systems, transmissions, and differentials; the theory, care, and operation of diesel, gasoline, electric, and alternate fuel powered internal combustion engines and mechanical components for the maintenance and repair of on/off road equipment and medium/heavy duty trucks.

Ability to: perform specified tasks on the computerized system; assign the work of lower-level staff; diagnose and locate mechanical and safety problems, and determine appropriate corrective action; repair, replace, remove, install, and overhaul of on/off road heavy equipment and medium/heavy trucks, including emergency vehicles, man lift vehicles, park maintenance equipment, road maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and generators (both stationary and mobile),, and related component parts without supervision; effectively use hand tools, electrical testing instruments, and machines in the repair, replacement, removal, installation, and overhaul of heavy construction equipment, trucks, trailers, and related component parts; perform emission testing and certification; read and write English,  interpret manufacturers' specifications; use computer to organize date and generate reports; perform arithmetic calculations; follow oral and written instructions; work effectively with customers and vendors; work under varying field and weather conditions, and on weekends.