Equipment Mechanic I

City of Mesa • Mesa, AZ

39d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is for six (6) Equipment Mechanic I vacancies in the Fleet Services Department and will be used to establish a Citywide eligible list for future vacancies in both Fleet Services and the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (MFMD). Those hired into a vacant Equipment Mechanic I class with Fleet Services by 12/31/26 will receive a $2000 sign-on bonus after completing Initial Regular Probation. Employees assigned to 2nd or 3rd shift in Fleet Services will receive a 2.5% shift incentive premium. The first application review is October 19, 2026, with bi-weekly reviews thereafter. An Equipment Mechanic I performs skilled service, maintenance, and repair on automotive and related equipment, including fleet vehicles, motorcycles, and fire apparatus. This may include preventative maintenance and repair of battery-operated equipment and two-stroke engines for fire apparatus, troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical issues, and servicing heavy equipment. The role requires significant technical knowledge, mechanical skill, and independent judgment. Assignments may grow in scope as skills develop. This class differs from Equipment Mechanic II by focusing on lighter equipment and less frequent major repairs. Employees in Fleet Services may work nights, weekends, and holidays, and may be subject to rotational stand-by. Employees in MFMD may also work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Safety equipment and procedures must be used. Supervision is provided by a Shop Foreman or Supervisor, with work reviewed through observation and results. Employees in Fleet Services may be promoted to Senior Equipment Mechanic I after meeting specific criteria, including completing probation, one year of service, and meeting qualification requirements. This class is FLSA nonexempt. A link to the full job description is provided for additional details on assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of hands-on automotive maintenance and repair work experience (Fleet Services and Fire and Medical Assignments).
• Three (3) years of hands-on motorcycle maintenance and repair work experience (Motorcycle Shop Assignment).
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.
• Employees must provide their own hand-tools and rollaway toolbox.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an industry-recognized automotive or motorcycle maintenance and repair training program may substitute for one (1) year of required hands-on work experience.
• Must obtain three (3) ASE Automotive and Light-Truck certificates (A1-A9), an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) CFD Fleet Emissions Inspector license, and an EPA approved Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) 609 certification within one (1) year of hire or promotion date (Fleet Services and Motorcycle Shop assignments).
• Must obtain fire apparatus Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) E-0, E-1, ASE A4, and ASE A5 certifications within two (2) years of hire or promotion date (Fire and Medical Assignment).
• Certified as an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician (ASE A1-A8).
• Certified as a Motorcycle Mechanic from an industry recognized motorcycle maintenance and repair training program (Motorcycle Shop assignment).

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled service, maintenance, and repair work on automotive and related equipment, including fleet vehicles, motorcycles, and fire apparatus.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair work on battery operated equipment and two-stroke engines related to fire apparatus.
• Troubleshoots hydraulic and electrical problems.
• Services heavy equipment.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• $2000 sign-on bonus for those hired into Fleet Services by 12/31/26 upon successful completion of Initial Regular Probation.
• 2.5% shift incentive premium for hourly employees assigned to 2nd or 3rd shift within Fleet Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED