Equipment Mechanic I/II

City of Redwood City; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Redwood City is seeking an Equipment Mechanic I/II to maintain a broad fleet of city vehicles and equipment, performing routine maintenance and repairs. The role requires diagnosing mechanical issues, servicing engines, and ensuring safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work in a collaborative Public Works Department environment. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years assisting skilled mechanics in servicing and repair work."
• Air Brake Training Course is required.
• Successful completion of an in-house written examination with 70% or better.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of city vehicles and equipment.
• Provide training for Equipment Mechanic I's and assist in complex repairs.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Good communication

Education

High school diploma

Air Brake Training Course

Job description

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration and innovation. Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Public Works Services Department team that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City is looking for a dynamic, energetic, team oriented Equipment Mechanic I/II. The Equipment Mechanic works within the Equipment Services Section within the Public Works Department, and is responsible for making minor and major mechanical repairs to automotive, diesel and other power-driven equipment, performing routine maintenance and servicing, and performing specialized mechanical and fabrication work as required.

Equipment Mechanic I

This is the entry level in the Equipment Mechanic class series. Positions in this class perform mechanical repair work of a routine to moderately complex nature, working under the guidance and training of more experienced mechanics.

Equipment Mechanic II

This is the full journey level in the Equipment Mechanic class series. Positions assigned to this class perform the full range of journey level automotive and equipment maintenance work typically assigned to Equipment Mechanics. In addition, an Equipment Mechanic II assumes responsibility for providing training for Equipment Mechanic I's and regularly performs the most complex maintenance and repair work in the shop.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will embrace the City's emphasis on excellent customer service; will be detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will use initiative and independent judgment; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment;
• Repair gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, clutch and brake systems, alternator and starter systems, steering systems, front-end alignments, suspension repairs and other major vehicle components.
• Perform engine, transmission and brake problem diagnoses and repairs, including scanning for trouble codes, monitoring scan tool data stream information, and following diagnostic trouble shooting flow charts.
• Diagnose, repair, and / or replace hydraulic system components;
• Perform smog inspection according to State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair guidelines.
• Inspect and service engine pollution control devices, including exhaust systems.
• Install, repair, remove or replace special vehicle components.
• Perform routine computer data entry on daily work performed, and use a computer to retrieve records.
• Maintaining shop cleanliness.
• Clean vehicles and equipment; and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying. Minimum Qualifications are currently under review pending City Council approval:

Training, Education & Experience

Equipment Mechanic I

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade is desirable. Two years assisting skilled mechanics in servicing and repair work.

Equipment Mechanic II

• All Mechanic I's must serve at least eighteen (18) months in that capacity before being eligible for promotion to a Mechanic II.
• Successful completion of an approved Air Brake Training Course.
• One (1) year Bit Inspection experience.
• Successfully pass with a 70% score or better on an in-house written examination, which meets industry wide standards in the inspection and repair of automotive vehicles and equipment.
• In the event the candidate does not pass the written examination, a (6) six-month waiting period shall apply before re-examination.

License and Certification

Equipment Mechanic I

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a California Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of employment.

Equipment Mechanic II

• Possession of a valid State of California Class C Driver's License is required.
• Possession of a current license as required by the State of California to test and repair emission control systems.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment, a valid California Class A Commercial Driver's License with tank vehicle (tanker) endorsement.

Knowledge of

Equipment Mechanic I

• Tools, equipment and procedures used in the overhaul, repair and adjustment of gas and diesel-powered equipment.
• Operation and care of internal combustion engines.
• Safe work practices.
• Perform minor and moderately complex mechanical work on equipment and vehicles.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Equipment Mechanic II

In addition to the qualifications for the Equipment Mechanic I:

• Fundamentals of automotive technology.
• Current repair methods, tools, diagnostic equipment and parts used in minor and major repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Operating and repair characteristics of the entire range of City-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Training and communication techniques.
• Industry repair standards in the automotive and equipment fields.

Ability to

• Train skilled and semi-skilled mechanics.
• Perform major diagnostic and mechanical work on the entire range of City-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Perform journey level mechanical work including the troubleshooting of equipment for both major and minor repairs.
• Work productively in the absence of supervision.
• Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift heavy objects, perform manual labor and be in sufficiently good health to perform job tasks

A City application is required

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

• Criminal History Check
• DMV Check
• Fingerprint Check
• TB Test
• Reference Check