Equipment Mechanic

City of La Habra•La Habra, CA

About The Position

The City of La Habra Fleet Maintenance Division seeks an Equipment Mechanic who is self-motivated, enjoys learning, takes pride in their work, and works well as part of a team. Continuing education is an important part of the position. Under immediate supervision, the Equipment Mechanic performs skilled mechanical repairs and general preventive maintenance on automotive and mechanical equipment. The Fleet Division maintains the City’s vehicles and equipment and researches and purchases new vehicles and equipment. The position requires journey-level mechanic experience and the ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain a diverse range of vehicles and equipment. The selected candidate must provide their own hand tools and obtain a California Class “B” commercial driver’s license with tanker and airbrake endorsements within six months of appointment. The position is subject to Department of Transportation regulations and testing, and City employees must perform assigned disaster service worker duties in emergencies or disasters.

Requirements

Two years of journey-level mechanic experience repairing gas- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, heavy trucks, and road construction equipment, and performing routine maintenance on a diverse variety of vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of California emissions control systems, their component parts, and their operation.
Knowledge of repair testing methods and procedures, and the tools and equipment used in repairs.
Ability to diagnose mechanical failures and problems in heavy- and light-truck and automotive electrical systems.
Ability to fabricate and repair metalwork using welding equipment.
Ability to use a variety of tools related to the field.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to operate a computer, perform data entry, and maintain accurate documentation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others and provide excellent customer service.
Skill in using the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite programs.
Valid California Class C driver's license.
Must obtain a California Class B commercial driver's license with tanker and airbrake endorsements within six months of appointment.
Must provide own hand tools.
Must comply with Department of Transportation regulations and testing.
Must be able to perform moderately heavy work, including pushing, pulling, stooping, climbing, and lifting up to 75 pounds, and have manual dexterity to use hand, pneumatic, and power mechanic tools.
Must successfully complete the examination process; the final candidate must also pass a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, and DMV check, and be fingerprinted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with public safety (Police and Fire) emergency vehicles and equipment, ambulances, aerial boom lift trucks, compressed natural gas vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles.
ASE certification in Automotive or Medium/Heavy Truck.
California Fire Mechanics State Certification.
Desirable certifications include Brakes (A5 or T4); Suspension and Steering (A4 or T5); Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6 or T6); Engine Repair—Gas or Diesel (A1, T1, or T2); Heating and Air Conditioning (A7 or T7); Engine Performance (A8); Automotive Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1); Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (T8); Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3 or T3); Automotive Transmission/Transaxle (A2); Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle (F1); and California Fire Mechanics State Certification Levels I, II, and III.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled mechanical repair work on automotive and mechanical equipment.
Perform general preventive maintenance services on vehicles and equipment.
Diagnose mechanical failures and problems in heavy- and light-truck and automotive electrical systems.
Fabricate and repair metalwork using welding equipment.
Use a variety of field-related tools and equipment.
Operate a computer, perform data entry, and maintain accurate documentation.
Follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
Provide excellent customer service to community members and others contacted while performing job functions.
Perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.