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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Public Works - Solid Waste

Recruitment #0926-RC3001-01

Approximate Salary $5,615.02 - $6,825.10/month Opening Date 9/1/2026 4:30:00 PM Closing Date 9/10/2026 11:59:00 PM Employment Type Full-Time

Analyst Ricardo Perea

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Introduction

The San Joaquin County Public Works - Solid Waste Division is recruiting to fill one full-time Heavy Equipment Mechanic vacancy and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.

The first certification may be promotional*
Additional 4% increase effective July 2027

Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen,



physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Inspects diesel, hydraulic, road construction, and other similar equipment in the field or shop.
Disassembles and overhauls engines, differentials, transmissions, clutches, alternators, generators, starters, distributors, carburetors, steering mechanisms, brakes, hydraulic apparatus, and other assemblies.
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📌 Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Lodi)
🏢 San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office
📍 Lodi