ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is seeking an experienced Equipment Service Supervisor to oversee its garage operations in Riverside.

The Equipment Service Supervisor will plan, assign, and oversee the work of skilled Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanics and garage personnel in the repair and overhaul of a diverse fleet, including heavy construction equipment, trucks, emergency generators, and a fueling station. This role involves assisting with complex diagnostics, ensuring safe tool use, preparing equipment purchase specifications, and maintaining repair records. The fleet includes over 150 pieces of equipment, such as excavators, dozers, skid steers, dump trucks, light trucks, passenger vehicles (including hybrids and SUVs), and emergency generators.

The selected candidate will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including those set by the State of California, the Department of Transportation (DOT), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF), and OSHA rules and regulations. Additionally, the Equipment Service Supervisor will conduct performance evaluations for subordinates.

This is a great opportunity for an innovative candidate with the vision and expertise to transition our fleet from traditional gas, diesel, and CNG combustion engines to the new era of electric vehicles in the near future.

Competitive candidates will have:

• ASE Master Certification in Auto and/or Medium/Heavy Duty Truck

• Knowledge n standard industry software to diagnose electrical and mechanical failures (e.g., EJ Ward, AssetWorks, or similar diagnostic software)

• Good technical and functional understanding of medium, heavy-duty truck and construction equipment
• A valid unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Experience preparing vehicle specifications for fleet vehicle purchases

• Proficiency in computer applications, including Word and Excel

• Excellent customer service, communication, and writing skills
• Bit Inspections and maintenance of Bit logs and service repair records

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of skilled Automotive Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Mechanics, and other garage personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of graders, wheel and crawler tractors, scrapers, skip loaders, backhoes, and heavy and light trucks.

• In accordance with cost, materials, and manpower factors, assist in determining whether or not to contract out major repair jobs on construction equipment.

• Provide technical assistance to staff, and aid mechanics in difficult diagnoses; supervise the installation of radios, safety equipment, and other accessories.

• Inspect all large repair and maintenance projects to ensure that proper repairs have been made, and that prescribed safety standards have been met.

• Inspect new equipment to ensure that specifications have been met.

• Ensure that proper use of tools and other safety precautions are followed by garage personnel; provide advice and direction regarding minor repair and preventive maintenance problems to personnel in the field.

• Maintain essential repair records in order to make repair or replacement decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Three years of journey level experience, two years of which are in the repair and overhaul of heavy construction equipment, and one year of which is in the repair and overhaul of automotive equipment.

License: Possession of a valid unrestricted California Commercial Driver License Class B is required at time of application. The incumbent must obtain a valid unrestricted California Commercial Driver License Class A, a passenger and tank endorsements within 6 months from hire.

Physical Requirements: This position will require independent body mobility to stand and move heavy mechanical components, engines and systems from several types of vehicles utilizing a crane.

Knowledge of: The methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered trucks and construction equipment; the principles of gasoline and diesel engines; the operation and use of diagnostic equipment; new developments in construction equipment repair and maintenance.

Ability to: Read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance; follow oral and written instructions; perform repair and maintenance work on construction equipment; diagnose the source of mechanical defects on a wide variety of automotive and construction equipment; motivate and guide shop personnel in the safe use of tools and equipment; plan, supervise and coordinate the work with workload, material, and manpower factors; maintain records and reports.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Silvia Trammell at strammell@ rivco.org .

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https: //rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https: //rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will, " are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50, 000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10, 000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.