Equipment Mechanic III

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability

Job summary

The City of Pasadena is seeking an Equipment Mechanic III to maintain and repair a large fleet of fuel-powered equipment within the Building Systems & Fleet Management Division of the Public Works Department. The role emphasizes diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and hands-on repair of heavy trucks, refuse trucks, street sweepers, and ambulances.

Ideal candidates have recent experience with heavy‑duty equipment, electrical diagnostics for computer‑controlled engines and CNG systems, and the

Qualifications

• Four years of journey-level experience repairing heavy gasoline and diesel vehicles or construction equipment.
• Completion of a state-approved 4-year apprentice mechanic program with two years journey-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and diagnoses problems in heavy-duty gasoline, CNG and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and determines needed repairs.
• Overhauls and repairs brakes, differentials, motors, ignition, fuel, electrical or hydraulic systems.
• Interprets electrical circuits and machine drawings; disassembles and repairs components.
• Installs/updates parts and performs testing with power tools and equipment.
• May perform welding and supervise apprentices; maintains work records.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Oral Communication

Writing

Teamwork

Action & Results Focus

Learning Agility

Education

4-year apprenticeship program

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

This recruitment is open continuous and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for April 23, 2026.

The City of Pasadena is looking for a skilled and detailed-oriented Equipment Mechanic III who will provide maintenance assistance to multiple trucks and equipment in the Building Systems & Fleet Management Division of the Public Works Department. This division is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and disposing of the City's fuel-powered fleet, which consists of approximately 1,250 vehicles and other pieces of equipment. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a hard-working, reliable, and dependable professional.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have recent experience working on heavy-duty equipment, loaders, street sweepers, trash trucks, dump trucks, boom trucks, sewer trucks, and rescue ambulances. The ideal candidate will also have the necessary electrical diagnostic skills to effectively diagnose and repair computer-controlled engines, transmissions, and CNG controlled systems. The major responsibilities of this position are listed below.Formoredetailedinformation,pleasereviewthejobdescription.

• Inspects and diagnoses operating problems in heavy-duty gasoline, CNG and diesel vehicles, and construction equipment.
• Completes preventive maintenance service; determines needed repairs.
• Overhauls and repairs brakes, differentials, universal joints, motors, ignition systems, fuel injection systems, electrical or hydraulic systems in refuse trucks, loaders, bucket trucks, cranes, street sweepers, rescue ambulances, sewer trucks, construction equipment, and other heavy-duty vehicles.
• Interprets electrical circuits and machine drawings of motorized equipment.
• Disassembles motors and mechanical operating equipment and attachments.
• Installs and fits new or reconditioned parts.
• Replaces and adjusts brakes, clutches, ignition, and fuel systems.
• Operates test equipment and power tools.
• May perform acetylene and electric welding.
• Completes records of work done and parts used.
• May oversee work performed by apprentices.
• May perform out of class assignments as required by operational demands.

COMPETENCIES

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Action & Results Focus -Initiatingtasksandfocusingonaccomplishment
• Attention to Detail -Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Learning Agility -Seekinglearningopportunitiesandapplyingthelessonstoone'swork
• Oral Communication -Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing -Communicating effectively in writing
• Teamwork -Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of recent journey level experience as a mechanic repairing heavy gasoline and diesel vehicles or construction equipment OR
• Successful completion of a state approved 4-year apprentice mechanic program with two (2) years of the journey level experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Individuals with six (6) or more years of experience working with heavy-duty pieces of equipment, such as street sweepers, rescue ambulances, front loaders, boom trucks, trash trucks, and hydraulic systems will be deemed most qualified.
• Must possess the diagnostic skills required to effectively diagnose and repair computer-controlled engines, transmissions and CNG controlled systems.
• ASE certification and BIT inspection experience are deemed most desirable.
• Experience working on sanitation vehicles is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of any combination of application evaluation, written exam, oral panel interview, department interview and may be required to complete a brief soft-skills assessment during the selection process. The candidate assessment provides insight into core interpersonal skills, behavioral traits, and preferred work environment—helping us support your success in the role.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Building Systems & Fleet Management Division of the Public Works Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill these vacancies and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.AvalidSMOKEcertificationmustbeobtainedbytheendofprobationandmaintainedasaconditionofcontinued employment.

AvalidClassCCaliforniaDriver'sLicenseisrequiredattimeofappointment.

A Class B license with Airbrake Endorsement must be obtained by the end of probation and maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Must possess necessary hand and power tools required to perform duties of the job.