5892 - Transportation Maintenance Technician I

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 3

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $17.36 - $20.40 Per Hour
Full Range: $17.36 - $23.44 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking a motivated individual who is passionate about learning new ideas and sharing their work experience with our Maintenance Operations Division and with our Maintenance Support Sector with a wide range of tasks from welding, concrete, fence repair, bridge repair, and also snow removal. Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Assists Trades Maintenance classified employees and others in performance of their duties;

Performs operator-level inspections, servicing and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment and vehicles;

Performs non-skilled replacement, repair or adjustment of facility or system components;

Prepares and cleans areas or equipment undergoing repair, painting, maintenance, construction or other related activity;

Cuts, trims, seeds, fertilizes and, under supervision, applies herbicides/pesticides to turf grasses, soils, trees and ornamental shrubs;

Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment and materials required in performance of duties, particularly in a medical, detention or correctional setting;

Maintains and uses safety and personal protective equipment;

Performs housekeeping services to maintain safe, clean and orderly conditions in the workplace.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• operation and maintenance of basic hand and powered tools, equipment and materials encountered in area of specialization of assigned work area;
• typical hazards of the assigned work-areas or encountered in the area of specialization, and safety procedures and equipment required.

Skill in:

• performing helper-level duties in the area of assignment;
• following written and oral instructions;
• communicating effectively;
• operating and performing operator-level maintenance of powered equipment in the assigned area.

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of experience performing helper-level duties in the specific skill, craft, vocation, trade, or operational area of employment.

(Relevant training or education may be substituted for the aforementioned experience.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Minimum one (1) year experience grading, setup pouring, and finishing concrete surfaces including but not limited to concrete floors sidewalks, curbs, and stairs.
2. Minimum two (2) years experience scheduling work, cut join, and shape metal and other materials, using a range of tools in roadway maintenance.
3. Minimum two (2) years experience leading a public works crew coordinating teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at the time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions within this classification may be assigned duties and responsibilities specific to the central Human Resources Department of Pima County including budget preparation, reports generation, and compliance with Federal Immigration laws. Due to need for access to law enforcement, detention or correctional facilities, some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies. Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, asbestos or wastewater products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions may require the ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; wear required safety clothing/equipment; work with or in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.