Heavy Equipment Mechanic

If you are selected for interviews, they will take place in person on Tuesday , September 9 , 2025, so please hold that date.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic brings a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a team-first mindset to the Fleet Program. While technical skills are important, we're looking for someone who is dependable, easy to work with, and takes pride in doing quality work that supports the entire organization. This person communicates well, shows respect to coworkers, and is always willing to lend a hand or share knowledge.

They have experience working on a wide range of vehicles, light and heavy equipment, including gasoline, diesel and electric powered systems. Theyre comfortable using diagnostic tools, fleet maintenance software, and are familiar with DOT and NFPA standards, but more importantly, they show up ready to work, learn, and contribute.

The successful candidate is committed to safety, stays organized, and understands that maintaining fleet operations is a team effort. A California Class B drivers license with air brake and tanker endorsements (or willingness to obtain one within six months) is required. A Class A license and Fire Mechanic certifications are a plus.

Were looking for someone who is interested in a career with the City, is committed, follows through, and cares about the people they work with just as much as the work itself.

JOB SUMMARY :

Performs responsible preventative maintenance, skilled mechanical maintenance, and repair work related to a variety of heavy equipment such as the City's automotive fleet, heavy construction equipment, power-driven equipment and specialized fire apparatus vehicles and related equipment.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This job class functions at a journey level of classification.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED :

Works under general supervision of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.

EXAMPLE S OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Performs maintenance needs and necessary repairs for all general fleet, heavy equipment, fire vehicles and related equipment.
• Performs heavy equipment and vehicle systems component failure analyses through use of scanner diagnostic software, tools and various power equipment to construct, repair, and modify parts and equipment.
• Completes and maintains vehicle and equipment service records, including time spent, materials used, and schedule of future work using a computerized system.
• Inspects, locates mechanical defects and performs general maintenance to all City fleet including fire apparatus vehicles, trucks, tractors, mowers, loaders, rollers, and other types of heavy mechanical equipment.
• Maintains operating efficiency of City fleet, fire apparatus vehicles and related equipment and heavy construction equipment.
• Performs specialized mechanical repair work on vacuum trucks, fuel island equipment, and other equipment as assigned.
• Performs safety inspections on City vehicles, golf carts, heavy trucks, cranes, electrical equipment, fire apparatus and related equipment.
• Performs inspection and conformity to required Department of Transportation standards for commercial vehicles.
• Responds to emergency callouts and performs emergency field repairs on City vehicles, fire apparatus, and related equipment.
• Fabricates, modifies and installs special equipment and replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch set, plasma cutter and metal cutting saws.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of:

• Standard practice, methods, materials and tools used in the repair and maintenance of light and heavy duty gasoline and diesel equipment including the City's general fleet, fire vehicle apparatus, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Basic record keeping and work order system procedures.

• Methods used in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), and arc welding.

• Working knowledge of diagnostic software as it relates to general automotive fleet, fire apparatus and heavy vehicle equipment.

• Department of Transportation and N.F.P.A. standards for commercial and fire vehicles.

• City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring.

• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Windows Office Suite applications and computerized fleet work order systems.

Ability to :

• Operate a variety of heavy construction equipment.

• Inspect light and heavy gasoline and diesel equipment to locate malfunctions and make proper repairs in a timely manner.

• Perform minor and major mechanical repairs on automotive, construction, power-driven equipment, fire apparatus and related equipment.

• Use mechanic tools and diagnostic equipment with skill and safety.

• Understand and diagnose modern automotive, heavy construction equipment, including computerized engine, transmission and brake systems.

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance or required duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or G.E.D.;

and

Four years of experience as a mechanic diagnosing and repairing general automotive, heavy construction equipment, and/or fire apparatus vehicles and related equipment;

or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF:

• Hand tools to perform assigned repairs and servicing.

• A valid California Class "B" driver's license with an air brake and tanker endorsement within six months of hire.

• A valid California Class "A" driver's license is desirable.

• California State Fire Marshal certified Fire Mechanic Level 1 and/or 2 is desirable.

THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A FINAL OFFER IS MADE :

• Pre-employment Physical

• Pre-employment DOT Drug Screening

• Livescan Fingerprinting - DOJ