Fleet Equipment Mechanic I

City of Bakersfield•Bakersfield, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, performs maintenance, repairs and overhauls of the City’s light and/or heavy equipment including trucks, construction equipment, automobiles, fire vehicles, police vehicles, small engine equipment, refuse vehicles, street sweepers, generators, recycling equipment, and similar equipment; and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test
Five (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles and/or equipment.
Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license.
A Class “B” California driver's license must be obtained within the six month probationary period.
Must provide own tools as per established guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of appropriate trade school or technical course work in related area may be substituted for up to one year of the required work experience.
Some positions may be required to possess a valid smog license.
May require certain State certifications or licenses as needed to perform job duties.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications

Responsibilities

Diagnoses, inspects, maintains, and repairs all City equipment from bumper to bumper and attachments using best available practices and following all safety procedures.
Diagnoses and performs major and minor repairs.
Performs shop and field inspections to determine repair needs, estimate time and cost of repairs; and make repairs as needed within established time standards.
Installs, replaces, and repairs a variety of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket parts and devices.
Performs welding, fabricating, and modifications as needed.
Utilizes all diagnostic equipment such as scanners and laptops to perform repairs, programming, and updates as needed to complete the repair.
Updates and maintains equipment records.
Monitors and communicates parts and supplies for equipment repairs and facility needs.
Ensures parts ordered are received and processed correctly.
Assists and trains personnel.
Maintains a clean work area and assists with the cleaning of shop areas and equipment.
Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.