Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

The City reserves the right to limit the applications to the first 30 applicants.

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Performs a variety of general, skilled and semi-skilled duties in the servicing, repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, buses and other equipment powered by gasoline, diesel, battery electric and compressed natural gas (CNG) fuels; performs related duties as required.

This is the journey level class in the Equipment Maintenance series. Incumbents are expected to perform assigned activities without detailed instruction as to specific procedures to be followed.

Works under the general supervision of a Lead Equipment Mechanic.

Does not exercise supervision over other employees.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of vehicles and construction equipment; diagnoses trouble and determines the extent of necessary repairs.

Performs major mechanical repairs and inspections; disassembles, repairs and replaces worn parts, fits new parts and replaces or repairs water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, differentials, brakes and steering gear.

Tunes engines and takes compression tests; repairs standard and electronic ignition systems and adjusts timing and valves; replaces or adjusts emission control devices; installs new or rebuilt engines. Overhauls engines; rewires and reconditions electrical systems components.

Performs wheel balancing; repairs or replaces exhaust systems, ignition and door locks, windows, regulators, and gauges. Services, repairs, and maintains power lawn mowers, small gasoline engines, pumps, and miscellaneous equipment and tools. Performs road tests and responds to emergency road calls.

May use arc and gas welding equipment and techniques to construct, repair, and modify parts and equipment; performs basic body repair work and machine shop work; fabricates special construction and maintenance equipment.

Keeps records of time, materials, parts, and work performed by use of worksheets and computer software program to generate work orders; determines supplies, materials, parts, and equipment necessary to complete repairs; makes recommendations on the need to replace equipment or vehicles.

May serve as acting lead in the absence of the Lead Equipment Mechanic on an occasional basis.

Knowledge of: techniques and methods of overhauling and repairing gasoline and alternate and diesel fuel powered equipment and related components, including engines, carburetors, and electrical systems; methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the trade and their use in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment; preventive maintenance inspection methods: safety regulation and safe working practices.

Ability to: diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work; repair and overhaul gasoline and alternate and diesel fuel powered equipment and related components with a minimum of supervision; read, interpret, and follow schematics and maintenance manuals; operate mechanical test equipment; understand and follow oral and written directions; prepare simple records such as completing work orders and logging completed work in individual vehicle folders;

operate a computer terminal to establish work orders and maintain records; work safely.

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Example combinations include:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years of progressively responsible experience as an equipment mechanic. Technical training in vehicle mechanics is highly desirable.

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class A or B commercial California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

The physical demands and work environment described here are…