Fleet Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Public Works

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension

401(a) and 457 plans

Generous medical plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Phoenix is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair a variety of municipal vehicles and equipment, including fire response gear and heavy trucks.

Ideal candidates bring strong diesel and hydraulic system experience, proficient use of fleet maintenance software, and a commitment to public service. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits through the City.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized heavy-duty equipment mechanic apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of specialized vehicles and machinery including fire equipment and heavy diesel trucks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues using scan tools.
• Test-drive vehicles to verify repairs.
• Document services and repairs on work orders.
• Support emergency response during severe weather events.

Skills

Fleet maintenance software

Diesel engine knowledge

Education

Five years automotive mechanic experience

Heavy-duty equipment apprenticeship

Tools

Fleet Focus M5

Faster Asset Solutions

Job description

About This Position

Help keep Phoenix running strong. The Public Works Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community through exceptional solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services. We’re currently seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team and support the maintenance of critical city vehicles and equipment.

What You'll Do

As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing a wide range of specialized vehicles and machinery, including:

• Fire equipment and emergency response vehicles.
• Heavy diesel trucks and refuse collection vehicles.
• Earth-moving and construction equipment with hydraulic systems.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Performing preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues using scan tools.
• Test-driving vehicles to verify repairs.
• Documenting services and repairs on work orders.
• Supporting emergency response efforts during severe weather events such as floods or storms.

Why Work With Us?

This is more than a job; it’s a chance to serve your city, grow your career, and work with a team that values your expertise. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We’re Looking For Candidates Who Bring a Strong Technical Background And a Commitment To Public Service. The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Knowledge in using fleet maintenance management software (i.e., Fleet Focus M5, Faster Asset Solutions) to enter repair information.

SALARY

Pay Range: $34.08 to $43.49 per hour.

Hiring Range: $34.08 to $37.58 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic, including work on heavy-duty construction or firefighting equipment OR
• Completion of a recognized heavy-duty equipment mechanic apprenticeship.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre‑screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Work And Environmental Conditions Requirements

• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Experience With

• Repairing and adjusting hydraulic pumps, safety valves, and load packers on garbage and dump trucks.
• Inspecting, repairing and adjusting diesel power units, hydraulic systems, injection valves and systems, mold boards, and scarifiers on road graders.
• Inspecting, adjusting and repairing gasoline and diesel tractors, and hydraulic and cable operated attachments on tractors.
• Performing incidental welding operations on equipment.
• Providing superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
• Operating and maintenance requirements of heavy duty construction equipment.
• The care and use of hand and power tools employed in all phases of heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Using automotive servicing equipment such as A/C recycler, hydraulic jack, or emission analyzer.
• Installing, replace or adjust filters, belts, or similar objects to maintain equipment.
• Reading, understanding, and applying information from charts, graphs, and manuals.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 8, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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REFERENCE

Heavy Equip Mech, JC:73110, ID# 62912, 9/24/26, USM, AJ, Benefits:002

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