CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
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Clackamas County Employees Work To Serve The Public And Enrich Our Community. In That Spirit, We Pledge To Hold Ourselves To These Standards At All Times In Our Interactions With Customers And One Another
Service
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Respect
- Individual accountability
- Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County
SPIRIT.
Clackamas County Core Values
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024.
Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.
Pay And Benefits
Annual Pay Range: $65,044.54 - $74,790.72
Hourly Pay Range: $31.271412 - $35.957078
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including
- 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave ! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick accrued per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
- Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
- OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time County position represented by AFSCME.
AFSCME: Department of Transportation (DTD) Full Time Benefits
Learn More About Benefits
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Are You
- An experienced mechanic who is passionate about ensuring operations safety
- Enthusiastic and positive with a can-do attitude
- A strong communicator who can clearly convey technical information to customers, contractors, vendors and the public
- Focused on solving problems and achieving results
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic
- A team player with a collaborative approach to work
If you answered yes to the questions above, please read on!
We are seeking motivated, skilled and team oriented individualsto join our team as
Mechanics within the Department of Transportation & Development (DTD) / Fleet Services Division. This is a unique opportunity as we anticipate to fill
two (2) vacancies through this recruitment process. If selected for this position, you will be mainly responsible for inspecting, diagnosing and repairing a variety of vehicles and small equipment, as well as replacing defective and damaged parts and systems, and maintaining vehicles or equipment in safe and efficient operating condition. In this position, you would typically work on gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel powered automobiles and light trucks, including police cars, motor pool cars and pickup trucks.
The Fleet Services Division manages the specification, deployment, maintenance and repair of County motor vehicles including Sheriff patrol cars, pickups, vans and other light and medium duty vehicles. We are committed to being an exemplary organization with best practices in Fleet Services. To that end, we are searching for an experienced individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- A minimum of one (1) year of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
- Experience performing routine preventative maintenance on light vehicles and small equipment
- Experience inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing light vehicles and small equipment
- Experience reading and interpreting, schematics and diagrams
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- Experience inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing vehicle computer and electrical systems
- At least two (2) years of experience with vehicle repair and maintenance
- Experience installing and wiring accessory equipment, such as lights, radios, and/or video equipment
- Training and/or education in a formal or specialized environment such as Automotive Maintenance & Repair program
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Must be available for on-call emergency response
- Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy
- Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
- Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy
- For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: Mechanic .
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties require frequent walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, grasping, and fine motor control and the ability to lift up to 90 pounds, carry up to 40 pounds, and push/pull 80 pounds. Duties also involve frequent exposure to confined spaces, loud noises, vibration, dust, fumes, chemicals, heat, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, adverse weather conditions, poor visibility/low lighting, and working on top of vehicles/equipment.
WORK SCHEDULE
This Position Is Included In The County's Alternate Workweek Program, Working 40 Hours During a Standard Workweek Of Monday Through Thursday (Fridays Off). There Are Two Shifts Available
- 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM with a 30 minute paid lunch
- Please Note: Mechanics whose regularly scheduled shift begins after 3:00 pm shall receive a shift differential of $1.50 per hour additional for all hours worked during their shift. For additional information regarding shift differential, please review the AFSCME-DTD Union Contract, Article 14, Section 24: Shift Differential .
- 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
Please Note: Based on the department business needs, it is expected that the night shift will be filled first.
Specific hours of work and shift placement will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
Explore Clackamas County
Working for Clackamas County
Recreation, Arts & Heritage
About The Department
The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.
DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration, economic development, libraries, County parks, and dog services.
Learn more about the divisions in DTD
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application
Application Process
Help with the Application
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
How To Claim Veteran's Preference
Request Veterans Preference
Learn more about the County's Veterans Preference
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIT Y
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS
Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
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