Equipment Mechanic Trainee

City of Mesa • Mesa, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is for two (2) Equipment Mechanic Trainee vacancies in the Fleet Services Department. This position will be used to fill these vacancies and establish a Citywide eligible list for future openings in both Fleet Services and the Mesa Fire and Medical Department (MFMD). Hired individuals for Fleet Services vacancies before 12/31/26 will receive a $2000 sign-on bonus after completing Initial Regular Probation. Employees working 2nd or 3rd shift in Fleet Services will receive a 2.5% shift incentive premium. The first application review is October 19, 2026, with subsequent reviews bi-weekly. The Equipment Mechanic Trainee role involves learning to maintain, diagnose, service, and repair City vehicles and equipment through a structured three-year training program. Under guidance, incumbents will gain hands-on experience with light-, medium-, and heavy-duty gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. The training focuses on developing technical knowledge and mechanical skills for inspection, diagnosis, servicing, maintenance, and repair. Assignments may be in Fleet Services or MFMD. Trainees must progress through the training program and meet specific criteria to be promoted to Equipment Mechanic I. Failure to complete the program may result in transfer, demotion, or termination. Employees may be assigned to various shifts and worksites for comprehensive training and are required to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safety procedures. Work is supervised by a Shop Foreman and/or Shop Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of an industry-recognized automotive or motorcycle maintenance and repair training program, OR two (2) years of hands-on automotive or motorcycle maintenance and repair work experience, OR two (2) years of experience as a City of Mesa Equipment Repair Assistant or Preventative Maintenance Technician.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.
• Must obtain three (3) ASE Automotive and Light-Truck certificates (A1-A9) within three (3) years of hire or promotion date (for Fleet Services assignments).
• Must obtain an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) CFD Fleet Emissions Inspector license and an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) 609 certification within one (1) year of hire or promotion date.
• Employees must provide their own hand-tools and rollaway toolbox.
• Subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience using automotive electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarization with accessing and using internet-based diagnostic information.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in a structured training capacity to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities for maintenance, diagnosis, servicing, and repair of City vehicles and equipment.
• Participate in a three-year training program to develop proficiency in automotive fleet maintenance.
• Receive progressive on-the-job training and perform hands-on maintenance and repair activities on various vehicles and equipment.
• Develop technical knowledge and mechanical skills to inspect, diagnose, service, maintain, and repair fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures.
• Successfully complete all phases of training within the outlined timeframes.

Benefits

• $2000 sign-on bonus (for Fleet Services hires before 12/31/26, payable upon completion of Initial Regular Probation).
• 2.5% shift incentive premium for 2nd or 3rd shift assignments in Fleet Services.
• City of Mesa's Shift Differential pay.

What This Job Offers

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