MECHANIC II

Salary : $5,010.37 - $6,843.20 Monthly
Location : Public Works 855

E. Laurel Drive, Salinas, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26/72C23/06JA
Department: Public Works, Facilities & Parks
Division: Fleet Administration
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description
Final Filing

Exam #: 26/72C23/06JA
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) serves to plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and County facilities, and protect natural resources. PWFP is comprised of three Divisions:
Public Works, Facilities, and Parks which are responsible for managing and maintaining the County's infrastructure and open space including Fleet Administration, Records Retention, Mail and Courier services.
The County of Monterey Fleet Administration services and tracks the repair and maintenance actions for over 1,600 pieces of equipment ranging from passenger cars to heavy equipment. Fleet additionally has an automated vehicle rental program (Invers), operates multiple fueling sites, and manages a vehicle replacement program.
The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department, Fleet Administration seeks a Mechanic II. Under direction, this position performs journey level inspection, diagnosis, servicing, repair and maintenance on a variety of gas, diesel, and alternative fuel vehicles and equipment; operate computerized diagnostic equipment, and performs related duties as required.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
Examples of Duties

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs all types of auxiliary systems including, but not limited to: transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, electrical, steering, hydraulics, exhaust, brakes, wiring, cooling, air conditioning, grader blades, loader bucket assemblies, tracks, axles, converters, air circulation systems and other major heavy equipment components.
• Performs a wide variety of mechanical/electrical work in the servicing, maintenance and repair of gas, diesel and alternative fuel/powered passenger vehicles, heavy, light construction, and special equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to replacing/servicing tire and rim assemblies, one-cylinder engines, dump trucks, buses, graders, rollers, loaders, dozers and cranes.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on all types of gas, diesel, and alternative fuel/powered passenger vehicles, heavy, light construction and special equipment; performs complete major and minor tune-ups on all equipment and vehicles.
• Road tests vehicles to assure they are in safe running condition; performs inspections on a variety of equipment, and diagnoses and verifies sources of problems or failures based on vehicle condition, driver complaints, visual observations, and/or test equipment indicators. Performs emergency road service and repairs.
• Completes a variety of forms and documents, including but not limited to, completing preventative maintenance and repair work orders, checklists, documents work order numbers, task codes, time required, and work order parts forms and records on daily and weekly time cards.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website:
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles of operational theory of mechanical/electrical systems of gas, diesel and alternative fuel/powered passenger vehicles, heavy, light construction, and special equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to, one-cylinder engines, dump trucks, buses, graders, rollers, loaders, dozers and cranes.
• Principles, theories, inspection techniques, and understanding of preventive maintenance components and tune-ups of gas, diesel and alternative fuel/powered passenger vehicles, heavy, light construction, and special equipment, and all different types of special auxiliary systems, in order to extend the useful service life of the vehicle and minimize resources involved in maintaining its life cycle.
• Diagnostic test equipment to interpret findings to validate driver vehicle…