Heavy Equipment Mechanic Crewleader - Fleet

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

Job summary

The City of Modesto is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Crewleader to lead maintenance and repair operations for a diverse transit fleet. You will supervise a team of skilled mechanics and coordinate preventive maintenance, major repairs, and welding/fabrication tasks.

Responsibilities include diagnosing complex diesel, electric, and hydrogen systems, planning work orders, and ensuring safety and efficiency in a demanding shop environment.

Qualifications

• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Licenses and certificates listed within one year of appointment (Class A/B CDL, EPA A/C, and ASE certifications).

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and review work for staff performing skilled maintenance on transit buses and other equipment.
• Schedule maintenance and troubleshoot complex failures.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical issues on diesel, electric, and gas systems.
• Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts and equipment as needed.
• Maintain records of work, time, and materials.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams regarding fleet status.

Skills

Staff supervision

Welding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASE heavy-duty certifications

Commercial driver license (Class A/B)

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Make a difference every day by helping keep public transportation safe, reliable, and efficient. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Crewleader with the City of Modesto, you will lead maintenance and repair operations for a diverse fleet serving thousands of riders throughout Stanislaus County. From advanced electric and hydrogen-powered buses to traditional diesel equipment, you'll use your expertise to support critical transit services while developing and guiding a team of skilled mechanics.

Salary Incentives

• 2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree)
• 5% Education Incentive (master's degree)

No remote work options. No remote or virtual interview/testing options

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic Crewleader is responsible to schedule, organize, assign, and review the work of assigned personnel engaged in skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair of the City's transit buses and other gas- and diesel- powered vehicles and equipment; to make the most complex mechanical repairs to automotive, diesel, public safety, and other power driven equipment; to perform duties requiring specialized knowledge; and to provide support to the Operations Supervisor. The City of Modesto's support of StanRTA include 87 fixed-route buses, 8 commuter buses, and 49 demand-response buses. This fleet consists of a diverse mix of diesel, electric, hydrogen, compressed natural gas (CNG), and gasoline-powered vehicles, along with other support vehicles that assist in transit operations and maintenance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.

Essential Functions

Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff assigned to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties involving the maintenance and repair of the City's transit buses and other gas- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.

Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments, ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications.

Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.

Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City transit buses, automobiles, trucks, and a variety of other diesel- and gas-powered maintenance and heavy construction equipment, as required.

Schedule maintenance, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electric transit buses and their high voltage components, including defrosters, power steering, HVAC systems, air compressors, drive motors, junction boxes, converters, manual charge ports, and battery packs.

Receive information from users, evaluate equipment problems, and determine action required for facilitating repair.

Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts and equipment for City transit buses and other automotive and heavy equipment; weld, braze, cut shape, and fasten metal parts; fabricate and weld vehicle frames, chassis, and exhaust systems.

Use welding equipment, drill presses, lathes, grinders, and a large assortment of other power and hand tools and measurement instruments required for journey level fabrication work.

Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, fire engine pumps, valves, heavy construction equipment hydraulic systems, and air systems.

Tune up engines, replacing electrical and electronic parts; clean and adjust carburetors and fuel injection systems.

Replace or repair faulty parts, including wheel bearings, clutches or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.

Diagnose, repair, or replace such components as generators, alternators, distributors, relays, lights and switches, computerized control systems, ignition systems, air conditioning systems, power steering, and cooling systems.

Maintain and repair air conditioning and climate systems.

Diagnose and repair wheelchair lifts and coin collection equipment.

Make roadside repairs as necessary.

Communicate with City vendors and City employees regarding status of fleet or other issues.

Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials.

Maintain work, time, and material records.

Diagnose and repair various electronic and computer-controlled devices.

Diagnose and repair emissions systems.

Follow up on Department of Transportation inspections to ensure vehicles are within required guidelines.

May perform repairs and preventative maintenance for Fire Department heavy duty apparatus.

May perform smog certification on City-owned vehicles.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Marginal Functions

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of technical and functional supervision and training.

Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of transit buses and other gas- and diesel-powered equipment.

Operation and care of internal combustion engines, fire suppression pumping systems, and hydraulic equipment.

Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in welding and fabrication work.

Operating and repair characteristics of City transit buses and a wide variety of City owned equipment.

Safe work practices pertaining to areas of assignment.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to

Provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff; effectively train staff.

Perform skilled welding and fabrication work.

Use a variety of tools, testers, and equipment with skill.

Maintain a variety of shop and repair records.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Perform the most complex duties related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment, including the troubleshooting of equipment for both major and minor repair work.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Perform heavy manual labor, including occasional lifting and carrying.

Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, and fleet management systems.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair duties equivalent to those of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

Training

High School diploma or GED equivalency, supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas- and diesel-powered equipment.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid Class A or Class B Commercial California driver's license with specific endorsements, as assigned, is required within sixty (60) days of appointment.

Possession of a valid Vehicle Inspection Pollution Controls license is desirable.

In compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certificate is required within one (1) year of appointment.

Possession of certifications in four (4) areas of heavy-duty classes issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is required within one (1) year of appointment.

Failure to obtain any of the required licenses/certificates within the prescribed time will result in release from probation.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a complete set of mechanic hand tools through 1-1/2" and a toolbox.

Mobility

Frequent performance of heavy manual labor; frequent standing for long period of time; frequent bending and squatting.

Lifting

Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.

Vision

Constant use of overall vision.

Dexterity

Frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.

Hearing/Talking

Frequent hearing and talking in person. May be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions.

Emotional/Psychological

Frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone.

Environmental

Frequent exposure to loud noise; frequent exposure to chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a mechanical shop environment on a year-round basis and is subject to exposure to loud equipment and machinery. Some work may occur at remote locations. Positions may require varying shifts, including nights and weekends, as well as rotating shifts periodically and travel is rare.