Equipment Mechanic I/II

City of Santa Rosa; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Unlimited free City bus rides

Wellness stipend $500 per year

Job summary

City of Santa Rosa is seeking motivated Equipment Mechanics to maintain and repair a diverse municipal fleet, including light trucks and heavy equipment. The role offers a structured path as Equipment Mechanic I or II, with multiple shift options and a strong benefits package.

Candidates should have two or more years of journey level experience, be safety oriented, able to communicate effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional journey level experience performing maintenance and repair on municipal fleet vehicles.
• Safety oriented with knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on City vehicles and equipment per established standards.
• Diagnose issues and ensure vehicles are in safe, operable condition.
• Work within the Fleet Services Section in a shift-based environment.

Job description

The Position

THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA IS NOW HIRING MOTIVATED AND HARDWORKING EQUIPMENT MECHANICS TO JOIN OUR TEAM IN PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY!

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I ($36.66 - $42.97 hourly; $76,252.80 - $89,977.60 Annually)

This is the middle-level classification in the Equipment Mechanic series. Positions in the class work under direction to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment. Equipment Mechanics I maintain City vehicles and equipment in compliance with established rules and regulations. This class is distinguished from the class of Equipment Mechanic II in that the latter class works more independently and performs the most complex diagnostic and specialized rebuilding tasks and detailed customer contact.

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II ($42.19-$50.35 hourly; $87,755.20 - $104,728 Annually)

This is the full journey level classification in the Equipment Mechanic series. Positions in the class work under direction to perform the full range of skilled and complex tasks in the maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment. An Equipment Mechanic II ensures that City vehicles and equipment are maintained in compliance with established rules and regulations and that they are adequately equipped to perform their intended function. This class is distinguished from the class of Equipment Mechanic I in that this class works more independently and performs the most complex diagnostic, and specialized rebuilding and difficult customer contact tasks.

The Benefits of City Employment

In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and an excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice between health plans, a top-of-the-line employer-paid vision and dental coverage, tool allowance, and ability to work an alternate work schedule. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits page.

Additional Benefits Include

• Flexible schedule (9/80 and 4/10) available with management approval
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service
• $500 annually for wellness
• Unlimited free bus rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit
• The City is a

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

About The Positions

The City of Santa Rosa's Transportation and Public Works Department's Fleet Services Section has immediate openings for experienced Equipment Mechanics. The Fleet Services Section provides vehicular transportation and equipment services to all City departments. The Mechanic Shop operates from 5:30 am until midnight, with different shift options available (9/80 or 4/10). We provide excellent salary and benefits, and the open position will be filled at the Equipment Mechanic I or Equipment Mechanic II level depending on the skills and experience of the candidates selected. An eligibility list will be created as a result of this recruitment that may be used to fill current and future Regular and Temporary openings as they occur while the list is active.

In order to qualify for this position, applicants must meet the City of Santa Rosa Driving History Standard for Equipment Mechanic. The City of Santa Rosa Driving History Standard for Equipment Mechanic I and II is available for review.

He Successful Candidate Will

• Possess two or more years of professional journey level experience performing a wide range of maintenance and repair work on motor vehicles found in a municipal fleet, including light trucks, passenger vehicles, emergency vehicles, transit buses, and heavy equipment
• Be safety oriented, demonstrating knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work and work site
• Communicate effectively
• Have the ability to perform established duties independently, as well as work collaboratively within the team
• Be self-motivated