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Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00149
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Extended Recruitment
The vision of the Tehama County Public Works Department is to be a proactive and fully capable, cooperative team which meets all the planning, engineering, operating, maintenance and administrative needs of Tehama County Public Works in a highly competent manner, maintaining a positive work environment where individuals have opportunities for self-improvement and are recognized for their achievements and contributions on behalf of the people of Tehama County. We invite you to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to improving our community!
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Salary
(A-E Steps)
Fleet Mechanic II:
$24.37 - $29.62 Hourly/$1,949.60 - $2,369.60 Biweekly
Fleet Mechanic III:
$25.60 - $31.12 Hourly/$2,048.00 - $2,489.60 Biweekly
DOT Incentive!
Additional $1/hour on top of Fleet Mechanic hourly rate for obtaining/possessing a valid Class A license.
All Certificates, required licenses, and DMV reports must be submitted with application to be considered complete.
Position Description: Under varying levels of supervision, the Fleet Mechanic performs a variety of work in maintenance and repair on County Road maintenance equipment, County vehicles, construction equipment; operates a variety of hand, power, and shop tools; maintains records of service.
Examples of Duties

• Loads and unloads equipment and supplies.
• Inspects, evaluates, and tests equipment and vehicles; estimates time and material requirements; reads and interprets shop manuals and specifications; reviews and monitors completed work to ensure quality control standards are met.
• Drives vehicles and operates a wide variety of equipment, including a forklift, service trucks, hydraulic equipment, mechanic's tools, electrical test equipment, lathes, tire removal machine, hand and power tools, welding tools, and other related equipment and tools, and ensures care and safety while using tools, vehicles and equipment.

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Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Fleet Mechanic II: Two (2) years of experience in automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair, with broad exposure to a variety of trucks, diesels, specialized road equipment, and hydraulic systems. College-level coursework in the automotive maintenance and repair field is desired.
Fleet Mechanic III: Three (3) years of experience in automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair, with broad exposure to a variety of trucks, diesels, specialized road equipment, and hydraulic systems. College-level coursework in the automotive maintenance and repair field is desired.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
License & Special Requirements:

• Requires incumbent to provide own set of basic mechanic tools
• Other certification(s) specific to functional area of assignment may be required.

Fleet Mechanic II: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver's license and submit current (within thirty (30) days) DMV Driving Record report and a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate.
OR
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license, submit current (within thirty (30) days) DMV Driving Record report, and must obtain a valid California Class A driver's license within six (6) months from date of hire.
Fleet Mechanic III: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver's license.
Recruitment Information
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Fleet Mechanic II/III, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
All Certificates, required licenses, and DMV reports must be submitted with application to be considered complete.
Tentative Interview Date(s):
1st - Thursday, September 3, 2026
2nd - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact:
Anne Coelho | (530) 385-1462 I
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.
This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.
SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01
What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02
Have you completed any college-level coursework in the automotive maintenance and repair field?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered "Yes" above, please detail any college-level coursework you have completed. If you answered "No" above, please write "N/A".
04
Please indicate your years of experience in automotive and heavy equipment repair that included broad exposure to a variety of trucks, diesels, specialized road equipment and hydraulic systems.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

05
Do you have a valid, non-expired California Class C driver's license or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you currently possess a valid California Class A driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07
Have you included applicable certificates, required licenses and DMV reports with your application?

• Yes
• No

08
This position requires employees to provide their own set of basic mechanic tools. Please list some of the tools that you currently own relevant to this position.
09
Please explain why you feel the experience you have in auto maintenance, welding or other related field makes you a strong candidate for this position.
10
What do you know about the types of vehicles common in a Public Works fleet and how would your equipment maintenance experience help you to succeed in the repairs of the Public Works fleet vehicles?
11
Please describe how you have made an impact on your team in the past.
Required Question