Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

The City of Oakland’s Public Works Department, Equipment Services Division, is looking for two (2) Heavy Equipment Mechanics with journey level experience. Heavy Equipment Mechanics assist the division in performing routine maintenance and repairs on the City’s fleet of heavy equipment, including but not limited to, fire apparatus, street sweepers, refuse packers, pick-up trucks, and other miscellaneous equipment types.

• Highly skilled in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment
• Knowledgeable about industry best practices and procedures
• Able to diagnose and repair emission and electrical systems
• Able to read and comprehend repair manuals and diagnostic flow charts
• Safety-focused, with a commitment to safe work practices and regulatory compliance
• Team-oriented, and able to collaborate effectively in a shop environment

• Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical defects, fuel systems, emissions systems, and electrical systems in heavy equipment
• Testing, repairing, and/or rebuilding pump systems in heavy equipment
• Identifying and placing parts orders for equipment maintenance and repairs
• Documenting the labor and parts used for repairs using electronic work orders
• Performing routine preventative maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards

• You’ll be part of a supportive team environment that values collaboration and shared success
• There are opportunities for career development and advancement
• You’ll make a real impact by keeping essential City equipment running and supporting critical public services
• There’s variety in your workday, with opportunities to work on a wide range of heavy equipment and systems

• You will be expected to meet tight deadlines for maintenance and repairs
• You will use a wide variety of equipment types which may result in a significant learning curve
• You will need to be adaptable as this position demands a diverse workload, making every day different and demanding

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions.
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work.
• Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently.
• Mechanical Insight: Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact.
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying…