Equipment Repair Assistant

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesa seeks an Equipment Repair Assistant to perform routine repairs and maintenance on automotive equipment. You will assist mechanics, work on light- and heavy-duty vehicles, and help with preventative maintenance as needed.

This entry-level role offers supervision that progresses over time. A valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License and personal basic hand tools are required within one year of hire, with some shifts possibly including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months of full-time employment in servicing and repairing motorized equipment.
• 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.
• More than one year of experience in semi-skilled work in an equipment repair shop or automotive garage.

Responsibilities

• An Equipment Repair Assistant performs routine tasks involved in repairing and maintaining automotive equipment.
• Assists mechanics and other skilled workers in the maintenance and repair of light- and heavy-duty vehicles and automotive equipment.
• May help a more experienced employee with scheduled preventative maintenance or repair work when workload permits.

Job description

Description/Duties

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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.

Link To Job Description

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3316.pdf

A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.

01

How much full‑time employment experience do you have in servicing and repairing motorized equipment?

• None
• Some but less than 6 months
• 6 months or more

02

Please describe your experience in servicing and repairing motorized equipment below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. **To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed, detailed application.**

03

Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have in semi-skilled work in an equipment repair shop or automotive garage? If you have experience, please describe it in detail on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

05

Please describe your experience assisting mechanics with automotive or truck repairs and completing preventative maintenance on various equipment, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.

06

Are you familiar with shop safety practices and operation of automotive shop equipment?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to provide your own basic hand tools and rollaway box within one year of hire or promotion date?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question