Equipment Mechanic II

4/10 Work Schedule Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

The filing deadline is October 25, 2026.

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in your community? Our Public Works Department is looking for dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our Fleet Division as an Equipment Mechanic II. The ideal candidate is a skilled professional who can confidently diagnose, maintain, and repair city automobiles, trucks, and a variety of maintenance and construction equipment. They possess strong problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to effectively communicate with their supervisor, colleagues, and various departments.

Under the general direction of the Public Works Supervisor, the Equipment Mechanic II performs advanced, skilled technical diagnostic, repair, overhaul, and preventive maintenance work on a variety of automotive vehicles, trucks, tractors, and other light and heavy power‑driven equipment, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Positions in this class are distinguished from the Equipment Mechanic by the greater scope and complexity of mechanical and electrical functions, and more specialized knowledge of repair methods for maintenance and construction equipment, including CNG fuel systems and quality control.

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department‑specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Independently inspects, diagnoses, and repairs complex mechanical and electrical malfunctions on city automobiles, trucks, and a variety of maintenance and construction equipment and related component systems, including CNG fuel systems.
• Determines repair methods, sequencing, and materials with minimal supervision; performs major overhauls and rebuilds and recommends contract work as necessary.
• Operates and maintains a complete set of hand, power, and shop tools. Uses advanced computerized diagnostic and test equipment used in the automotive and truck repair trade.
• Reads and interprets schematics, shop manuals, and other related materials in order to perform assignments and to stay abreast of the current technology, accesses technical information from automated databases and technical manuals.
• Performs advanced welding, braising, soldering, and cutting operations.
• Reviews work records for accuracy and compliance; ensures quality control. Ensures safe working practices; maintains a clean and orderly work and shop area.
• Manages parts inventory, charges out, and orders all shop supplies, including oil, parts, and tires.
• Installs gas pump reading hardware and maintains software for fueling city vehicles.
• Provides on‑the‑job training and technical guidance to Equipment Mechanic I staff; may lead assigned projects.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience and proficiency performing diagnostic and repair duties on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, including diesel and gas‑powered equipment and their component electronic and computerized systems, including CNG fuel systems; specialized training and certification in the maintenance and repair of…