This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Supervising Mechanic. Part I will not be scored nor used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided for the applicant to review prior to completing the questionnaire and may also be used when determining assignment. Part II will be scored based on your checked responses. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determinations.
By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If selected for interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.
I have read and understand the above instructions.
Part I: Minimum Qualifications
This section will not be scored but may assist the applicant with determining how he/she meets the minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Do you possess at least three years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties similar to those of a Master Mechanic in Placer County?
Yes
No
2.
Do you have college level course work in heavy equipment (gasoline and diesel) diagnostics, maintenance and repair or a related field?
Yes
No
3.
Do you possess a Class B driver’s license?
Yes
No
4.
Do you possess endorsements for air brakes, tanker or hazardous materials?
Yes
No
Applicants who reported a “No” response to any of the above are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications for this classification prior to proceeding.
Part II: Relevant Knowledge and Experience – Scored Examination
This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position. This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided.
Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated nor considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Do you have experience organizing, implementing and directing equipment maintenance and repair operations?
No Experience
Less than three years’ experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
2.
Do you have experience prioritizing and assigning the work of others involved in equipment and/or vehicle maintenance and repair?
No Experience
Less than three years’ experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
3.
Do you have experience establishing schedules and methods for equipment and/or vehicle maintenance and repair?
No Experience
Less than three years’ experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
4.
Do you have experience troubleshooting various mechanical and/or vehicle equipment and diagnosing the problem(s)?
No Experience
Less than three years’ experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
5.
Can you perform independently complex and difficult equipment and/or vehicle maintenance related to the following? (Check all that apply)
Diesel air pollution control devices
Transit buses
Hybrid automobiles
Snow blowers
Street sweepers
Small engine repairs, such as chain saws, weed eaters, etc.
Medium or heavy duty trucks
Road maintenance equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, and graders
I cannot perform any of the above independently
If you indicated any experience with any of the above, please briefly describe.
6.
Do you have experience with maintaining and enforcing safety standards in an equipment and/or automotive shop?
No Experience
Less than three years’ experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
7.
Do you have experience ordering and maintaining an inventory of tools and/or parts in a machine or automotive shop?
No Experience
Less than three years’ experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
8.
Do you have experience with overseeing inventory control measures?
No Experience
Less than three years’ experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
9.
Do you have experience supervising staff?
No Experience
Less than one years’ experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
10.
Do you have experience completing and administering performance evaluations to assigned staff?
No Experience
Less than one years’ experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
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