Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Salary
$71,517.94 - $90,861.05 Annually
Location
Riverside
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-66451-01
Department
TLMA Transportation
Division
Transportation Equipment - ISF
Opening Date
05/14/2026
Closing Date
5/28/2026 11:59 AM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
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 Riversides TLMA Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic located in Riverside.
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing major and minor mechanical preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and overhaul/repairs on heavy-duty gasoline and diesel-powered construction equipment, including Dozers (up to D8T), 950 Loaders, Grinders, Graders, and various other construction equipment and trucks. The mechanic will also assist the Maintenance Unit as needed. This role involves diagnosing and repairing equipment either in the fieldoften under adverse weather conditionsor in a garage facility, as well as determining whether the equipment can be repaired on-site or must be towed.
Competitive Candidates Will Have:
Schedule: 4/10, Monday through Thursday (weekend and holiday work may be required based on departmental needs).
The selected candidate must supply their own tools and be willing to travel to various locations throughout Riverside County.
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is the entry-level classification in the Heavy Equipment Mechanic series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is distinguished from the Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic classification by the latters ability to work in a lead capacity over other shop personnel.
Meet the Team!
The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical failures and defects in trucks, graders, tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, rollers, truck cranes, stationary motors, power sweepers, and other equipment.
Adjust, repair, replace, or overhaul a variety of diesel and automotive engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, transfer cases, hydraulic brake systems, axles, pumps, injectors, carburetors, final drives, sprockets, rollers, and truck and steering systems.
Diagnose and repair electrical defects; repair or replace starting motors, generators, and ignition systems; grind valves, rebores and resleeves cylinders; repair and overhaul compressors.
Perform complete fabricating and repairing of construction equipment and trucks; perform complete tune-up on construction equipment and trucks.
Complete time and material records; may be assigned to act as a team leader on difficult and complex repair jobs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Experience: Completion of a recognized heavy construction equipment mechanic apprenticeship training program.
OPTION II
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience, two years of which are in the repair and overhaul of heavy construction equipment and diesel trucks, and two years of which are in the repair and overhaul of automotive equipment. (Six months of the required experience may be substituted on the basis of the completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in trade-related courses from an accredited college or university or the completion of 144 hours of trade-related instruction from a union training center, adult or vocational school, or specialized industrial program.)
Physical Requirements: The Heavy Equipment Mechanic works in a garage or outdoors and is exposed to the inclement weather. This position requires independent body mobility to stand, move and lift heavy mechanical components, engines and systems from several types of vehicles utilizing a crane.
License: Possession of a valid California or out-of-state Commercial Class A or B Drivers License at the time of application, as the incumbent will be required to drive to various locations throughout the county. Additionally, a Tanker endorsement without Air Brake restriction must be obtained within six months of hire. Upload a copy of your current driving record from the DMV, issued within the last 30 days. The DMV report may be the online version for your convenience.
This position has been designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required.
Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.
For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The principles of gasoline and diesel engines; heavy equipment maintenance and repair; the methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of construction equipment; the operation and application of mechanical diagnostic equipment.
Ability to: Perform repair and maintenance work on construction equipment; diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a variety of heavy-duty gasoline and diesel construction equipment in both the field and shop; operate equipment used in repairing or servicing construction equipment; read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams; follow written and oral directions; perform work safely; work with minimal supervision.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Status
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General Information
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Silvia Trammell at strammell@rivcol.org or (951) 955-3725. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 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).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
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, Veterans 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.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE..
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 LIUNA 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).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
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 theres 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:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular 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 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.
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Select the answer that best describes your current driver license status:
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Have you completed a recognized heavy construction equipment mechanic apprenticeship training program?
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How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in the repair and overhaul of heavy construction equipment and diesel trucks?
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How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in the repair and overhaul of automotive equipment?
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Do you possess 12 semester or 18 quarter units in trade-related courses from an accredited college or university or the completion of 144 hours of trade-related instruction from a union training center, adult or vocational school, or specialized industrial program? Please be sure to attach any transcripts or certificates to your application.
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Do you have hands on experience using CAT ET, Cummins Insite, or similar diagnostic programs?
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Do you have hands on experience working with a fleet and asset management software, such as Asset Works or a similar program?
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Select the heavy equipment you have experience performing minor and major preventive maintenance, diagnosis and overhaul/repair on:
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This position is designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive. I understand that due to this designation, I will be required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug screening records check. Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two (2) years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment).
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This position is designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive. I understand that, upon employment, I will be subject to DOT alcohol and drug testing on a random basis or for reasonable suspicion.
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How many points do you have on your driving record within the last three (3) years?
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Have you ever been convicted of any type of DUI? If yes, how long ago?
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How many at-fault accidents have you had within the past three (3) years?
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Have you had any positive DOT drug tests? If yes, how long ago?
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Have you had any positive DOT alcohol tests? If yes, how long ago?
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Have you had any suspensions or revocations of your driver license for any reason (other than those due to a medical issue)? If yes, how long ago?
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I understand that I must submit a current copy (received within the last 30 days) of my driving history record from the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to be considered for employment for this position. (The required document may be attached to your application.)
Required Question
Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information
Website http://www.rc-hr.com