This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position, which are the Resource Management Agency and the Solid Waste Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies within these departments, please submit an online application for consideration.
Level I: $4,004 - $4,880 Monthly
Level II: $4,510 - $5,497 Monthly
Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties
- Inspects cars, pickups, trucks, fire trucks, mowers, buses, motor graders, loaders, dozers, rotary mixers, tractors and similar equipment to determine the extent of maintenance and repairs required
- Removes, repairs and installs gasoline, diesel and alternative fueled engines.
- Inspects, adjusts and replaces defective mechanical units to manufactures specifications.
For a full list of duties for Level I, please click here .
In addition to the above, Level II:
- Train staff in department work procedures and methods.
- Operates testing equipment, including engine analyzers, oscilloscopes, electrical testers, micrometers, compression gauges, computers, laptops, scanners and other testing equipment.
- Tunes engines to manufactures specifications.
For a full list of duties for Level II, please click here .
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Level I:
Education:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Experience:
- One year of full-time, paid work experience as a vehicle or heavy equipment mechanic. Performing inspections, maintenance, and diagnostics and rebuilding minor and major components.
Equivalency :
- Completion of thirty (30) semester units of coursework in automotive or heavy equipment technology, or a closely related field
Level II:
Education:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Experience:
- Two (2) years performing journey level work in the repair and maintenance of heavy gasoline and diesel powered construction equipment or two (2) years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I with the County of Tulare.
Knowledge of:
Level I & Level II:
- Principles and practices of vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance
- Tools, parts and materials used in vehicle and equipment repairs and mechanical maintenance
- Vehicle and equipment air conditioning and emission control standards
- Brake system operations sufficient to perform necessary repairs and adjustments
- Cooling system sufficient to inspect and replace parts
- Electrical systems sufficient to repair and/or replace
- Service practices for vehicles and equipment and preventive maintenance principles
- On the job safety and use of personal protective equipment
- Basic math sufficient to work with precision measuring instruments
- Proper use of shop tools and testing equipment.
- Basic computer operations
- Principles and practices of effective customer service
Skill/Ability to:
Level I & Level II:
- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Diagnose vehicle and equipment mechanical and electrical issues and determine appropriate action
- Start and operate vehicles and equipment
- Diagnose and test various vehicle and equipment systems
- Read and interpret parts books, service manuals, blueprints, drawings, and work orders
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Independently adjust and repair vehicles and equipment
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate and maintain a high degree of initiative, maturity, integrity, accountability and good judgment
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, as well as with other agencies and the public
- Practice appropriate safety precautions and procedures
- Record job information accurately and clearly
- Lift and carry 75 pounds and pull or drag 100 pounds
License or Certificate:
Level I & Level II:
- Possession of a valid class “C” driver’s license.
- Willingness to obtain a class “B” license
- Obtain a Forklift Operator’s certificate or license within first year of employment.
- Obtain an Air Conditioning certificate or license within first year of employment.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 2
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP)
.
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday
.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.
Years of Service
% Increase
Total
5
3%
3%
10
2%
5%
15
3%
8%
20
2%
10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company
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Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
