Automotive Shop Assistant (Public Works Specialist)

• Cleans the shop and related equipment by removing trash, mopping, restocking supplies, and emptying oil drain buckets.
• Operates a City vehicle to pick up and deliver parts.
• Drives and delivers fleet vehicles to different City locations or vendors. 
• Cleans and refuels shop trucks and fleet pool vehicles.
• Provides basic assistance to equipment mechanics by retrieving tools, supporting the handling of vehicle components, and performing other basic tasks to facilitate repair operations.
• Refills the hydration station at the Corp Yard and reports when additional water is needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned. 

• Basic auto shop operations or automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other power-driven equipment.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning of buildings.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to members of the public and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Learn to perform basic fleet maintenance duties.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Identify potential safety hazards in assigned work areas.
• Safely operate various maintenance vehicles and equipment.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment required for the work.
• Operate and maintain a variety of custodial equipment.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax. 
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and good judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is required.  Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• While always welcome, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application. The application must be completed in its entirety (including any supplemental questions). 
• All required documents must be attached to the application; missing documents may be submitted until the final filing date. Human Resources will not accept documents after the final filing date. For a college degree to be considered, a copy of the degree or transcripts must be attached to the application.
• Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best-qualified candidates.
• The City of Rocklin reserves the right to close this recruitment without prior notice.
• Please note that if you are a CalPERS Retired Annuitant, this position is not a retired annuitant eligible position. If you are a retired annuitant considering applying, you must reinstate from retirement (i.e., termination of CalPERS retirement and enrollment as an active employee) to be hired in this position.
• This job may require a pre-employment medical screening, which includes testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.