Light Equipment Mechanic Leadworker (Open Until Filled)

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fresno's General Services Department seeks a seasoned Light Equipment Mechanic Leadworker to supervise and perform advanced maintenance on the City's light fleet, including cars and light trucks. You will assign work, inspect results, and train shop staff to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Applicants must have three years of journey-level experience, a valid California Class C license (and possibly Class B with endorsements), ASE Master Automobile/Light Truck certification, and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of journey-level experience maintaining gasoline, diesel, and light automotive equipment.
• ASE Master Automobile and Light Truck certification required at time of application and ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise mechanics and shop staff; assign and inspect work.
• Provide technical assistance and training to maintain fleet safety and reliability.
• Perform and oversee repair, maintenance, and upfitting of light automotive equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection

Training

Advanced mechanic work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ASE Master Automobile & Light Truck A

Job description

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICANTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

THE POSITION

The General Services Department Fleet Management Division is looking for an experienced mechanic to be a Light Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. This role performs advanced journey-level mechanic work and provides lead direction in the maintenance and repair of the City’s light automotive equipment including cars, pickups, and other light vehicles and equipment.

As a Light Equipment Mechanic Leadworker, you will assign and inspect the work of mechanics and other shop employees, provide technical assistance and training, and perform skilled tasks related to the repair, maintenance, and upfitting of automotive equipment, along with other duties that keep Fresno’s fleet operating safely and reliably.

The City provides all the tools you need.

The current vacancy exists in the General Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two (2) years at the City’s discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline to qualify.

Education

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion.

Experience

Three (3) years of full-time paid experience maintaining and repairing gasoline, diesel, and electric automotive equipment including cars, pickups, and other vehicles and equipment.

A certification of completion or an Associates Degree from a recognized vocational, technical school, or accredited college or university program in automotive or heavy equipment technology may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License is required at time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification. Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain a California Commercial Class B Driver’s License with required endorsements and without air brake restriction within twelve (12) months of department request.

Possession of a valid National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Automobile and Light Truck (A) Technician certification is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.

Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Light Equipment Mechanic Leadworker positions which require a Commercial Class B Driver’s License based on area of assignment are designated as being "safety sensitive" and require all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver’s license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout entire term of employment in this position.

SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

ORAL EXAMINATION- 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related panel interview to evaluate a candidate's training, experience, and personal traits for the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the oral examination to qualify for the eligible list.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of: September 28, 2026.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.