Equipment Mechanic I​/II

The City of Antioch is accepting applications for the Equipment Mechanic I/II position within the Public Works Department. Public Works Department plays a vital role in keeping Antioch safe, clean, and connected. Our team provides maintenance and essential services that directly impact the community.

Under supervision (Equipment Mechanic I) or general supervision (Equipment Mechanic II), performs a variety of skilled duties involved in performing minor and major maintenance and repair work on automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, tractors, mowers, and other heavy and light equipment; inspects, diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, and adjusts engines, transmissions, and related vehicle systems and components; services and performs preventive maintenance duties on a variety of vehicles and equipment;

and maintains a variety of records including City vehicle repair and inventory documents.

This is the entry level class in the Equipment Mechanic series performing routine and less complex mechanical duties while learning City policies and procedures. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Equipment Mechanic II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is acquired, the employee performs with increasing independence and responsibility. Advancement to the “II” level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of assigned duties, possession of required certifications, and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

This is the full journey level class within the Equipment Mechanic series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Equipment Mechanic I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including the more complex mechanical repairs and providing training to less experienced Equipment Mechanics. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are generally filled by advancement from the Equipment Mechanic I level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience. Advancement to the “II” level is based on management judgment and/or certification or testing that validates the performance of the full range of job duties.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.