Fleet Mechanic I​/II

The City of Pismo Beach has a rare and exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Fleet Mechanic to oversee and operate the City's Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR) Shop. This position may be filled at either the Fleet Mechanic I (entry-level) or Fleet Mechanic II (journey-level) depending on qualifications.

In this dynamic, hands‑on role, you’ll perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, fabrication, and repairs on a diverse and ever‑evolving fleet of light and heavy‑duty equipment. The MVR Shop services police vehicles, fire engines, utility trucks, electric vehicles, chemical sprayers, water system pumps, and specialized public works equipment. The shop also functions as the City’s primary fabrication facility, supporting fleet repairs and a wide range of other City projects.

As Fleet Mechanic, you will:

• Keep the City’s fleet compliant with CARB regulations and California DOT BIT program requirements.
• Oversee the operations of the MVR Shop.
• Assist departments with vehicle specifications and fleet purchases.
• Facilitate the auctioning of surplus vehicles and equipment.
• Manage the fleet budget, invoicing, and administrative functions related to the fleet program.

This position plays a vital role in supporting public safety and essential City services. You may be required to respond after hours, weekends, and holidays for emergency vehicle repairs.

Whether you’re building your career or bringing comprehensive technical expertise, this is an opportunity to expand your skills, take ownership of a critical City program, and make a meaningful impact every day. If you’re dependable, mechanically skilled, and ready to serve your community, we hope you apply today.

Salary: $53,768 - $65,353

This is the entry‑level class that performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, service, and repair activities on a wide range of light to heavy City vehicles, police and fire vehicles and equipment, and public works construction and maintenance equipment required to ensure that all vehicles and equipment are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for City use.

Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles and equipment. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Fleet Mechanic II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Salary: $68,827 - $83,657

This is a full journey‑level class that performs the full range of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, service, and repair activities on a wide range of light to heavy City vehicles, police and fire vehicles and equipment, and public works construction and maintenance equipment required to ensure that all vehicles and equipment are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for City use.

Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles and equipment. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. This class is distinguished from the Fleet Mechanic I by the performance of more highly skilled and complex mechanical repair work requiring a greater level of experience, knowledge, and skill.

Under general supervision, performs semi‑skilled to skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work related to City vehicles and equipment. Performs preventative and safety maintenance on police, fire, and public works vehicles and equipment. Performs welding and fabrication work as necessary. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs preventative maintenance such as oil changes, tune‑ups, lubes, tire…