Equipment Mechanic I​/Ii

Equipment Mechanic I/II

Fleet Services is seeking a skilled and motivated Equipment Mechanic I/II to join our team. This position is responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a variety of light and heavy equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects in automobiles, trucks, tractors, power shovels, mowers, motor graders, loaders, rollers, etc.
• Tear down, replace, reassemble transmissions and differentials; rebuild hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Reline and adjust brakes; weld, fabricate steel components.
• Conduct safety inspections on golf carts; change and repair tires.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and order repair parts.
• Operate truck and other motorized equipment as required.

• Inspect, lubricate, service, and locate mechanical defects in trucks, tractors, mowers, motor graders, loaders, rollers and other construction/grounds equipment.
• Perform major and minor mechanical repairs, including general overhauls.
• Tear down, replace, and reassemble mechanical assemblies; repair hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Replace and adjust brakes on vehicles and equipment; overhaul and sharpen mower cutting units.
• Conduct safety inspections on golf carts, heavy trucks, cranes and electrical equipment.
• Change and repair tires; weld and fabricate steel components.
• Operate trucks and other motorized equipment; maintain records and order parts.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of journey worker experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of automotive and construction equipment, including arc and gas welding (Equipment Mechanic I).
• Three years of experience in the same duties, including arc and gas welding (Equipment Mechanic II).
• Valid California driver’s license (Class
  
  A) required at appointment and must be maintained; licenses must be maintained throughout employment.
• ASE certification or other recognized automotive service excellence certification preferred.

Applications, including supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in selection activities including online assessments, written exams, and interviews.

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