Equipment Repair Assistant

City of Mes; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesa is seeking an Equipment Repair Assistant to perform routine tasks in repairing and maintaining automotive equipment. You will assist mechanics and other skilled workers in servicing light- and heavy-duty vehicles and keep the shop area clean and organized.

This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, with supervision increasing over time. A valid Arizona Class D license, basic hand tools, and willingness to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends, are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of full-time experience servicing and repairing motorized equipment.
• Must provide own basic hand tools and rollaway box within one year of hire.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire date.
• Pre-employment substance abuse testing required.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics and skilled workers in maintenance and repair of automotive equipment.
• Perform cleaning and light maintenance in the shop.
• Help with scheduled preventative maintenance when workload permits.
• Work under supervision: progress from close to general supervision.

Skills

Attention to safety

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Basic hand tools

Rollaway box

Shop equipment knowledge

Job description

The first review of all applications will be Monday, August 24, 2026, and weekly there after until filled.

An Equipment Repair Assistant performs routine tasks involved in repairing and maintaining automotive equipment. An employee in this class assists mechanics and other skilled workers in the maintenance and repair of light- and heavy-duty vehicles and automotive equipment and performs cleaning and maintenance work in the shop area. As workload permits, and for training purposes, an Equipment Repair Assistant may help a more experienced employee involved in performing scheduled preventative maintenance services or assisting mechanics with repair work. This class is responsible for performing related work as required.

This class is an entry-level position and supervision progresses over time, from close to more general supervision. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments. An Equipment Repair Assistant reports to a Shop Foreman or a Shop Supervisor who review work through conferences, the observation of work in progress, and a review of the final product. Employees may be assigned a shift, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Employee Values:

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required.

A minimum of 6 months of full-time employment in servicing and repairing motorized equipment.

Special Requirements.

Must provide own basic hand tools and rollaway box within one year of hire or promotion date. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.

Substance Abuse Testing.

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.

More than one year of experience in semi-skilled work in an equipment repair shop or automotive garage. Experience assisting mechanics with automotive or truck repairs and completing Preventative Maintenance tasks on various equipment. The knowledge and ability to safely complete minor shop repairs such as: replace air hoses, crush oil filters, repair portable cooler, and repair miscellaneous shop equipment. Formal educational classes on automotive/truck technology and repairs is also highly desirable.