Heavy Equipment Service Worker

Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association Inc. seeks an entry-level Heavy Equipment Service Worker to inspect, repair, and service gasoline and diesel vehicles, construction gear, and fire engines.

The role involves assisting mechanics, performing basic maintenance, and keeping repair records in a shop and field environment. The ideal candidate has three years of relevant maintenance experience, ASE certifications, and a California Class A license.

Qualifications

• At least three years of preventative maintenance and minor repairs on medium to heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment.
• ASE certifications in Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, and Preventive Maintenance Inspection.
• California Class A Driver License with a good driving record.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance services and safety inspections on vehicles, heavy equipment, and fire engines in shop or field.
• Replace belts, brakes, filters, air cleaners, and other parts; adjust brakes, tracks and clutches; steam clean equipment.
• Balance and repair tires, tubes, and overall vehicle/equipment condition.
• Assist mechanics with overhauls and repairs; may perform engine tune-ups.
• Prepare and maintain service and repair records; operate vehicles/equipment as needed during servicing.
• Use test equipment and shop tools; perform simple welding and minor body repairs as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

ASE certifications

California Class A license

Driving record

Customer service

Safety inspections

Tools

Test equipment

Grinders

Hoists

Diagnostic computers

Job description

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, inspects, repairs, lubricates and services gasoline and diesel powered vehicles, construction equipment; and fire engines, assists mechanics and performs related duties as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has at least three (3) years of experience performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on medium to heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment, possesses ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications in Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, and Preventive Maintenance Inspection, possesses a California Class A Driver License, a good driving record, works well with others, and has excellent customer service skills.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT

Fire Protection District

Heavy Equipment Service Workers are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

VETERAN’S POINTS

This is an entry level classification, and Veteran’s Points may apply to eligible applicants.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: Friday, October 16, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Week of November 2, 2026

Examples Of Duties

• Performs preventative maintenance services and safety inspections on vehicles, heavy construction equipment, and fire engines in the shop and field. May also service and repair gas powered chain saws, mowers and other small equipment, generator sets and breathing air compressors;
• Replaces fan belts, brakes, filters, air cleaners, shock absorbers, mufflers and similar parts, adjusts brakes, tracks and clutches; and steam cleans vehicles, equipment, tools and components;
• Balances and repairs vehicle and construction equipment, tires and tubes;
• Makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments, assists mechanics in the overhaul and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment; and may perform engine tune-ups;
• Prepares and maintains service and repair records.
• Operates vehicles and equipment as necessary during servicing and repairs;
• Uses test equipment, grinders, hoists and other shop tools;
• Performs simple welding in repair of vehicles and fabrication of equipment attached to vehicles;
• Removes and replaces body components, such as lights, mirrors, bumpers, mud flaps, tailgates and seats. May perform minor body repair and do spot painting;
• Uses computer equipment for engine transmission and brake diagnostics;
• Writes reports, enters and retrieves data;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.