Fleet Services Mechanic

City of Oxnard • Oxnard, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard Public Works Department’s Fleet Division is hiring an experienced Fleet Services Mechanic to perform journey-level, skilled maintenance and repairs on vehicles, equipment, and rolling stock. The work includes general and specialized mechanical repairs on automobiles, trucks of all sizes, refuse and emergency vehicles, motorcycles, construction equipment, mowers, trailers, and other off-road equipment. The mechanic inspects equipment, determines repair needs, performs diagnostics and repairs in the shop or field, and completes work orders and technical records.

The position performs specialized work on gasoline, CNG, diesel, and hybrid systems; engines and drivetrains; brakes, steering, suspension, cooling, transmissions, axles, electrical and hydraulic systems; air conditioning and emissions systems; and fire apparatus pumps and accessories. Duties may also include welding, metal cutting, painting, fabrication, and body repair. The mechanic responds to service calls, coordinates repairs with outside vendors, maintains parts inventory, and communicates repair progress. The position receives general supervision for routine work and specific instructions for non-routine matters and deadlines.

The normal schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and alternating Fridays, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Depending on assignment, employees may work outside those hours, serve rotational standby, and work additional hours based on workload or department needs. The work environment varies by assignment and is typically in an office or in the field; the City does not offer hybrid or remote work. Employees must provide and maintain the hand, air, and diagnostic tools needed for the work. The City provides an annual tool allowance, paid as a lump sum in the first October pay period and prorated for employees with less than a full year in the classification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years of automotive maintenance experience related to the assignment.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, needed upon hire or obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
• ASE Brake Certification, needed upon hire or obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must provide and maintain hand tools, air tools, and diagnostic tools necessary to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Proficiency and comfort using computers and web-based tools for work functions.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and ability to develop effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform general overhauls, tune-ups, maintenance, and repairs on automobiles, light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, refuse vehicles, construction equipment, fire apparatus, police vehicles and motorcycles, mowers, sweepers, trailers, and other automotive or off-road equipment.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment in the shop or field to determine repair needs, estimate repair costs, and identify safe operating conditions; perform field repairs as needed.
• Review, evaluate, and prioritize work and determine required time and materials.
• Perform computer diagnostic evaluations and troubleshoot gasoline, diesel, CNG, and hybrid engines and systems, drivetrains, brakes, steering, suspension, electrical, heating and air conditioning, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair and overhaul air and hydraulic brakes, suspension, cooling systems, transmissions, differentials, axle assemblies, and fire apparatus pumps and accessories.
• Perform metalworking, painting, fabrication, welding, cutting, and body repairs as needed; read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Repair and install hydraulic pumps and controls; diagnose and replace manual and automatic transmissions.
• Inspect, repair, and assemble electrical equipment, including generators, distributors, magnetos, starters, and ignition systems.
• Remove and replace fuel, cooling, charging, starting, exhaust, brake, and hydraulic components, including carburetors, fuel pumps, and hydraulic cylinders.
• Perform specialized work on engines, hybrid vehicles, hydraulic lift systems, engine rebuilding, tune-ups, and emission systems.
• Operate diagnostic tools and equipment, perform smog tests, check for electrical and mechanical defects, and complete written work orders.
• Repair and lubricate small automotive and mechanical equipment, including gas-powered carts, lawn mowers, and power saws.
• Receive and respond to service calls; identify and coordinate repairs and maintenance with external vendors.
• Maintain parts inventory and initiate orders for required parts and materials.
• Communicate repair progress and maintain activity logs, records, files, and technical documentation.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual tool allowance paid as a lump sum during the first pay period in October, prorated for employees with less than a full year of service in the classification.
• Eligible for overtime pay.

What This Job Offers

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