Mechanic Assistant

Mechanic Assistant

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The mission of the Maintenance Operations Department is to enhance the community by providing high quality maintenance services through the maintenance of safe and effective transportation systems and public infrastructure that support a desirable quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors, and to support the City organization with efficient and effective services for City buildings and fleet vehicles.

The ideal candidate will have experience performing preventative maintenance, maintaining accurate service records, and working with a computerized fleet maintenance management system. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and time management skills. Effective communication, customer service, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also considered highly desirable.

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking Apply just above this box.

The process may include an online multiple-choice exam (tentatively scheduled for the third or fourth week of November), individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling  or emailing human resources

For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: human resources

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Under general supervision of the Fleet Maintenance Manager, performs preventive maintenance services and safety inspections on all City diesel, gasoline, hybrid, electric, CNG, and other alternatively fueled automotive vehicles, equipment, and generators. May also perform minor repairs, component installations and removals on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment which do not require the skills of a mechanic; perform related duties as required.

This is an entry-level, semi-skilled classification that primarily performs routine preventive maintenance services on all City diesel, gasoline, hybrid, electric, CNG, and other alternatively fueled automotive vehicles, equipment, and generators. Incumbents may also perform a variety of semi-skilled and manual work to complete minor repairs by utilizing electronic diagnostic equipment for initial inspection and diagnosis of vehicle problems, and removing and replacing easily accessible components with minimal removal of other mechanical components to access them.

More complex mechanical problems are to be reported to the Fleet Mechanic II. Although the work is initially performed under close supervision, as City policies and practices are learned, work is reviewed occasionally while in progress, after completion, or on the basis of customer comments. The Mechanic Assistant classification is distinguished from the next higher class of Fleet Mechanic I in that the latter’s responsibilities are to perform a full range of journey level mechanic work.

Work is performed in an open garage in all seasons; incumbents are required to respond to emergency road assistance calls; to walk and/or stand on paved and unpaved surfaces;…