Fleet Mechanic I, II, or III

$20.91 – $25.41 Hourly / $1,672.80 – $2,032.80 Biweekly / $43,492.80 – $52,852.80 Annually

$23.08 – $28.05 Hourly / $1,846.40 – $2,244.00 Biweekly / $48,006.40 – $58,344.00 Annually

$24.25 – $29.47 Hourly / $1,940.00 – $2,357.60 Biweekly / $50,440.00 – $61,297.60 Annually

DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, inspects, maintains, repairs, troubleshoots and services Public Works vehicles, heavy and light road maintenance equipment, and construction equipment; operates a variety of hand, power, and shop tools; prepares and maintains records of service; and performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Services and performs minor repairs of automobiles, light and heavy road construction and maintenance equipment.
• Services equipment and vehicles, performing such tasks changing/adjusting filters, belts, etc.; lubricating components; changing oils and fluids; changing tires; repairing/replacing cutting edges; resurfacing worn parts; changing lights; washing and waxing vehicles, etc.
• Operates a forklift, service trucks, hydraulic equipment, mechanic’s tools, electrical test equipment, lathes, tire removal machine, hand and power tools, welding tools, etc.
• Inspects, evaluates, and tests equipment and vehicles; estimates time and material requirements; reads and interprets shop manuals and specifications; reviews and monitors completed work to ensure quality control standards are met
• Performs difficult, technical, and complex equipment repairs and maintenance tasks, including locating and diagnosing complex mechanical defects; fabricates special bodies, parts, and essentials as necessary; performs repairs on various types of pumps, motors and valves, gasoline, and diesel engines

Education, Experience & Licenses

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade.
• One (1) year of experience in auto maintenance, welding or other related field.

Fleet Mechanic II:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college-level coursework in the automotive maintenance and repair field
• Two (2) years of experience in automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair, with broad exposure to a variety of trucks, diesels, specialized road equipment, and hydraulic systems

Fleet Mechanic III:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in the automotive maintenance and repair field
• Three (3) years of work experience in automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair, with broad exposure to a variety of trucks, diesels, specialized road equipment, and hydraulic systems

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Requires incumbent to provide own set of basic mechanic tools.
• Other certification(s) specific to functional area of assignment may be required

In addition to the above requirements:
Fleet Mechanic I:

• Requires a valid California driver’s license.
• Valid Class A license preferred at time of hire but must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Fleet Mechanic II:

• Requires a valid California Class A driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement, a current (within thirty (30) days) DMV Driving Record report, and a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate, OR A valid California Class C driver’s license with a current (within thirty (30) days) DMV Driver Record report and must obtain a valid California Class A driver’s license within six (6) months from date of hire.

Fleet Mechanic III:

• Requires a valid California Class A driver’s license