Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II - Extra-Help Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II Salary $53,892.80 - $75,940.80 Annually
Location: Various Merced County locations, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2600089
Department: Various Merced County Departments
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: 04 Maintenance & Svcs
Description: Benefits Questions Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road construction and maintenance equipment. • Makes major and minor mechanical repairs including engine tune-ups, brake relining, body and fender, and electrical system repair. • Fits new parts and adjusts engines, oil, water, and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear. • Repairs track layer type tractors, checking and replacing rollers, pins and brushing. • Overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies on motor graders and tractors. • Maintains records of time and materials used on each job. • Perform gas electrical welding and repair work in the field. • Performs machinist and fabrication work.
Minimum Qualifications
Level I Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience and training in heavy equipment or auto repair or successful completion of trade school or college certified program.
License: If assigned to Fire: Possess and maintains a valid Class "B" California drivers license. A Class "C" license may be substituted however, a Class "B" license must be obtained within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain the proper license will result in termination.
If assigned to Public Works: Possess and maintain a valid Class "A" California drivers license. A Class "C" license may be substituted however, a Class "A" license must be obtained within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain the proper license will result in termination.
Level II Experience: Two (2) years of heavy equipment mechanic repair performing duties comparable to those of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I in Merced County.
License: If assigned to Fire: Possess and maintain a valid Class "B" California drivers license.
If assigned to Public Works: Possess and maintain a valid Class "A" California drivers license. Possess and maintain a valid Refrigeration/Recycling Air Conditioning Certificate.
IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY.
Essential Functions
Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Perform job duties under stressful conditions. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds. Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch on narrow, slippery, erratically moving surfaces. Operate large equipment such as cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes. Wear a respirator or safety glasses or other protective clothing and equipment. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul of automotive and road construction equipment. Theory, operation and care of internal combustion engines and their components. Hydraulic valves and controls, hydraulic and air brake systems, and electronic ignition. Principles and methods of acetylene and electric-arc welding. Painting techniques.
Ability to:
Inspect equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects. Use a variety of power hand tools, diagnostic equipment and shop equipment. Perform testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul work on automotive and heavy equipment. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Read and write at the level required for successful job performance. Cut, reform, and fabricate parts using welders and shop equipment.
Holidays & Leaves
Vacation: 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
Sick Leave: 0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
Holidays: Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
Bereavement Leave: Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
Insurance
Health Insurance: Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Anthem 500 EPO, Anthem 1500 EPO, Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA), and Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA).
Dental Insurance: Delta Dental. County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s).
Vision Insurance: VSP. County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s).
Disability Insurance: State Disability Insurance (SDI) Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
Life Insurance: County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Represented Employees $10,000. Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee.
Retirement
Deferred Compensation: The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
Merced County Employee Retirement Association: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
Extra Help Employees: Do not qualify for County benefits.
Employee Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
Employee Tickets, Coupons, and Discounts: The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.