Heavy Equipment Mechanic

City of Dayton Department of Water; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dayton invites qualified applicants for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic role. You will perform skilled journey worker level maintenance and repair of heavy automotive equipment, including trucks and road construction gear, in a busy public works setting in Dayton, Ohio.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and several years of relevant experience; a college certificate or associate degree enhances prospects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years journeyworker level experience in automotive/heavy equipment repair.
• Associate degree in Automotive or Truck Maintenance is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy equipment including trucks and road construction equipment.
• May supervise other technicians as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Vehicle maintenance

Supervision

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Automotive

Automotive program certificate

Tools

Driver's license

Class A CDL

Automotive tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Recruitment #26-6044-002

Date Opened 10/19/2026 09:00:00 AM

Close Date 11/15/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary $29.66 per hour (Grade 124)

Department Varies

Job Type Promotional and Open Competitive

REVISED - Week of November 30, 2026

Civil Service Board Office

371 West Second Street, Lower Level

Dayton, Ohio 45402

Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic involves skilled work at the journey worker mechanic level with the maintenance and repair of heavy automotive equipment (including heavy trucks, crawler-type tractors, graders, street sweepers, power shovels, fire engines, trucks and fire fighting equipment and various road construction equipment). The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will occasionally supervise personnel involved in the servicing of equipment or assist journey worker mechanics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.). AND 3 years of journeyworker level experience as an automotive, truck or heavy equipment mechanic, including experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment; OR
• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.). AND 3 years of experience as a City of Dayton Automotive Servicer II, Automotive Mechanic or Special Equipment Mechanic; OR
• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.). AND a 2 year post high school automotive or truck maintenance program certificate AND 1 year of experience as an automotive, truck or heavy equipment mechanic including experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment; OR
• Associate degree in Automotive or Truck Maintenance.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Within 90 days of appointment must obtain an Ohio Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP), as a condition of employment.

Within 150 days of appointment, must obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.), including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio. Out of state residents must have equivalent licenses from their state of residence within the prescribed 150 days of appointment.

Special Requirements

FOR POSITIONS IN FIRE DEPARTMENT ONLY:

• Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 EVT certification - within 18 months of appointment
• Fire Apparatus Technician Level 2 EVT certification - within 36 months of appointment
• Fire Apparatus Technician Level 3 EVT certification - within 54 months of appointment

Promotional Qualifications

Must have been permanently employed full-time by the City of Dayton for 6 consecutive months in the classification of Automotive Servicer II, Automotive Mechanic or Special Equipment Mechanic and in pay grade 123 (Wage) or below, pay grade 29 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

Background Check

A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

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