Fleet Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Public Works

Fleet Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Public Works

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About This Position

Help keep Phoenix running strong. The Public Works Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community through exceptional solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services. We're currently seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team and support the maintenance of critical city vehicles and equipment.

What You'll Do

• Fire equipment and emergency response vehicles.
• Heavy diesel trucks and refuse collection vehicles.
• Earth-moving and construction equipment with hydraulic systems.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Performing preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues using scan tools.
• Test‑driving vehicles to verify repairs.
• Documenting services and repairs on work orders.
• Supporting emergency response efforts during severe weather events such as floods or storms.

Why Work With Us?

This is more than a job; it's a chance to serve your city, grow your career, and work with a team that values your expertise. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Ideal Candidate

• Ase or EVT certifications.
• A trade school or apprenticeship certificate in automotive or heavy equipment repair.

Salary

Pay Range: $33.41 to $42.64 per hour.

Hiring Range: $33.41 to $36.84 per hour.

Shift Differential Pay Available

Employees may be eligible for additional pay when working night or weekend shifts.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic, including work on heavy‑duty construction or firefighting equipment, or completion of a recognized heavy‑duty equipment mechanic apprenticeship.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre‑screening and driving positions, refer to the City job description.

Work And Environmental Conditions Requirements

• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working with alternative fuel systems, including CNG conversions and repairs.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Maintaining heavy and off‑road equipment, including HVAC systems.
• Servicing refuse trucks and specialized municipal vehicles.
• Welding and fabrication using MIG, TIG, and plasma cutting tools.
• Suppor…