Equipment Mechanic

Westlands Water District•Five Points, CA

14h

About The Position

Westlands Water District is seeking an Equipment Mechanic for its Procurement & Fleet Services Department. The position is based at the Five Points Shop & Field Office, approximately 45 miles southwest of Fresno, California. Under the supervision of the Senior Automotive and Warehouse Coordinator, the Equipment Mechanic performs repair and maintenance on automotive vehicles; construction-type, mobile, earth-moving, and load-lifting equipment; and various heavy-duty, portable, and stationary engines. This is a skilled-level classification. The standard work schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with summer hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The annual salary range is $70,620–$85,860, with an anticipated hiring range of $70,620–$77,868, depending on qualifications. The application period opens October 23, 2026, and remains open until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted through Westlands Water District; third-party career platforms are not accepted.

Requirements

Possess a United States high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Have five years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic, supplemented by specialized training in maintenance and repair.
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the District’s automobile insurance.
Possess a California Class A Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and an automotive air conditioning certificate for service and repair, or obtain both within 12 months of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or similar certifications are highly desired.

Responsibilities

Perform predictive and preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on engines, transmissions, differentials, steering systems, and brakes.
Maintain and repair automotive vehicles; construction-type, mobile, earth-moving, and load-lifting equipment; and heavy-duty portable and stationary engines.
Operate District vehicles and various heavy-duty equipment as required to perform assigned duties.