Equipment Mechanic

Position Overview

Are you a mechanically inclined problem-solver looking to build your career in fleet maintenance? The City of Wilsonville is seeking an Equipment Mechanic I to join our Fleet Services Division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid mechanical foundation who is eager to expand their skills while supporting essential public services. At Wilsonville, you'll find a team that values collaboration, takes pride in quality work, and is committed to serving the community with excellence.

We support employee growth, encourage continuous learning, and work together to solve challenges and get the job done right. That's #thewilsonvilleway.

In this role, you'll help maintain and repair a diverse fleet of City vehicles and equipment, including transit buses, trucks, heavy equipment, mowers, and small engines. You'll work alongside experienced mechanics who are committed to sharing their knowledge and helping teammates grow their technical skills.

We're looking for someone who has hands‑on mechanical experience and a strong aptitude for diagnosing and repairing equipment. You don't need to know everything on day one, but you should bring a solid foundation, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to quality workmanship. Whether your experience comes from an automotive shop, diesel maintenance, equipment repair, technical training, or a related field, this position offers an opportunity to grow into a skilled fleet maintenance professional.

If you're mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and ready to build a career maintaining the vehicles and equipment that support Wilsonville's public services, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our Fleet Services team and help keep Wilsonville moving. Start your journey on #thewilsonvilleway. Please read below for more information regarding essential job functions and minimum qualifications.

The following tasks are representative and not to be considered all inclusive

• Preventive maintenance inspections on City vehicles and transit buses
• Perform maintenance and repair of CNG and battery electric vehicles
• Oil changes
• Transmission services
• Tire repair and replacement
• Light duty brake jobs
• Belts and hoses
• Battery inspection, service, and replacement
• Lighting system repairs

• Interview operators concerning status of equipment
• Assist with the diagnosis and repair heavy duty vehicle systems, including brakes (air and hydraulic), automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, and suspension systems
• Troubleshoot electrical related problems and repair
• Assist with the procurement of necessary parts, supplies, and tools
• Perform service and repair to gasoline, diesel, and CNG fuel systems

• Collaborate with other employees to assess purpose and create design for proposed equipment
• Select appropriate materials
• Cut and shape materials
• Weld materials
• Assist with performing finish work and modifications as needed.

• Input service and repair information on vehicles and equipment
• Assess options of new, used, or rebuilt parts
• Maintain inventory of personal tools
• Assess options regarding purchasing or renting specialty tools
• Procure materials and supplies according to the city and department purchasing policy

• Operate vehicles and equipment as needed for retrieval and repair
• Record information in City Fleet Management System

• Wash interior and exterior of city vehicles on a daily basis, including: windows, mirrors, head and tail lamps
• Dust and sweep interior of vehicles (remove debris)
• Perform scheduled maintenance, including: wash floors, seats, walls, roofs, and other areas; detail vehicles using waxes and protectants

• Perform general cleanup of assigned areas, as directed by supervisor
• Bus stop and Transit Center maintenance, including: perform general maintenance at bus stops, remove debris and graffiti from shelters and signs, and assist with bus stop sign and/or shelter replacement

Complete other duties as assigned.

These standards are to ensure the organization is focused on providing high quality service to the public and other employees. Employees are expected to meet these standards as part of their job responsibilities.

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