Senior Equipment Mechanic (part-time)

YUMA; Yuma (AZ); In loco; USD 39.000 - 50.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Yuma is seeking a Senior Equipment Mechanic for part-time work with the Department of Public Works. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair a diverse fleet of light to heavy equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and maintain records with attention to safety and quality.

Under supervision, you’ll troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, perform field repairs, and help train others. A Class A CDL within 1 year and ASE certifications are required within the same period.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED; 4 years' auto/mechanical maintenance experience.
• Class A CDL within 1 year; ASE certifications (Medium/Heavy Truck, EVT) within 1 year.
• Knowledge of safety rules, shop procedures, MSDS and preventive maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills for a wide fleet.

Mansioni

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and major repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain work orders, service logs, and parts usage records.
• Provide field and shop repairs as needed; ensure safety compliance.

Conoscenze

Inspect & diagnose

Repair & fabricate

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic tools use

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Automotive repair tools

Descrizione del lavoro

• This is a part-time position. ***

Summary

First review begins Monday November 23, 2026; position remains open until filled.

• This is a part-time position. ***

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Senior Equipment Mechanic working with the Department of Public Works. The ideal candidate for this recruitment will perform a variety of duties that include performing technical inspections on corrective maintenance, services, monitoring and supporting day-to-day facility and production operations, and troubleshooting problems along with a variety of additional assignments.

Under basic supervision, performs skilled maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on City vehicles, specialty vehicles, light and heavy equipment; works independently, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and training; examines equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots actual and potential problems; repairs, disassembles, rebuilds, and adjusts equipment and components; fabricates and reconditions parts as needed; assures equipment functions meet job specifications and technical codes; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Performs skilled maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on a diverse fleet of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, equipment, and machinery including bulldozers, refuse haulers, road-graders, front-end loaders, compressors, heavy hydraulic systems, boom trucks, golf cars, fire equipment, and other specialty vehicles and equipment; assists with training and cross-training of other mechanics.
• Inspects and diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems on vehicles and equipment; determines extent of necessary repairs, prioritizes work, and performs repairs within scope of authority; generates innovative solutions to complex work situations.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment to maximize the effective life cycle, reduce downtime, and improve the productivity of City workers; performs specialized repair and maintenance work to bring vehicles and equipment into compliance with safety and regulatory violations.
• Inspects status of vehicles and equipment, performs safety inspections, and recommends equipment replacement and major repair options; installs auxiliary and specialized equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicle and equipment engines and components, including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines; uses technical manuals and computer equipment to diagnose and correct problems.
• Maintains records and logs of services performed and general vehicle information; opens and closes work orders; and documents work hours, parts used, and repairs completed.
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicle component systems and sub-systems for electrical, fuel supply, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, brakes, drive train, suspension, exhaust, and engine cooling systems; performs arc and acetylene welding as required; fabricates and modifies metal parts and components; performs body repair and other metal component repairs.
• Transports equipment from the field to the repair shop facility; performs emergency repairs in the field as required; identifies and reports vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority and skills.
• Maintains and cleans shop facility; disposes of chemicals in accordance with all safety regulations.
• Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments; promotes a culture of safety.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training And Experience Guidelines

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND four years' experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and mechanical equipment, including heavy equipment in a fleet environment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge Of

• City policies and procedures.
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of vehicles, specialty vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Gasoline & diesel engines, power trains, and hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Federal, state and FSD safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Methods used in a preventive maintenance program for vehicles and equipment.
• Safety rules, regulations, and occupational hazards in repair shop environments; including OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for use and storage of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
• Metal fabrication and welding methods and procedures.
• County geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and facility locations.
• Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient fleet management techniques.

Skill In

• Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical problems in a wide variety of vehicles, specialty vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Working independently and using initiative within established procedural guidelines.
• Monitoring operations and identifying maintenance and safety issues.
• Using specialized tools and equipment to perform skilled electrical and mechanical repair work.
• Performing computerized diagnostic tests and fine calibrations on equipment and components.
• Identifying unsafe conditions and mechanical problems and taking corrective actions.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals and specifications.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices and identifying safety problems.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Maintaining fleet management records and files.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

License And Certification Requirements

A valid Class "A" Arizona State Commercial Driver's License is required within one (1) year of hire. Technical certifications from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in Medium/Heavy Truck and EVT Level 1 Certification will be required within one (1) year of hire. Must have own hand tools. Additional technical certifications may be required for some incumbents in this job class.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in repair and maintenance facilities, with moderate physical requirements, and strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; requires vision capacity to perform fine calibrations and differentiate between colored wires.

Benefits for Full-time Employees

• ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 11.87% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 11.87% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .11% and the City contributes .11% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY - The City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can’t work for a short time due to a covered disability.
• SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
• WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
• UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
• MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.
• LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.
• COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.
• GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.
• 0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually
• 5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
• 10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
• 15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
• 20+ years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually
• SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE - The City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
• HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• President's Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - The City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.
• SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.

Benefits for Part-time Employees

• ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 11.87% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 11.87% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .11% and the City contributes .11% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY - The City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can’t work for a short time due to a covered disability.
• SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
• WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
• UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
• LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X your annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.
• GENERAL LEAVE - Part-time employees (working year round positions) 20 hours or more per week will accrue general leave based on regularly scheduled hours, years of service and the accrual rate.
• SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE - The City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
• HOLIDAYS - Part-time (regular or seasonal) employees who work the day of the City recognized holiday will be paid for the amount of hours worked on the actual holiday, up to eight hours. No holiday pay will be earned for days designated as "observed days". The following holidays are City-recognized holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• President's Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - The City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible part-time employees may receive up to $1,750 per calendar year.
• SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.