HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 3743 C (Revised 11-25-25)

The City of Los Angeles (CA)•Los Angeles, CA

55d•$120,686 - $124,423

About The Position

A Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic does journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of construction, road maintenance, marine, or firefighting equipment; or builds and installs or modifies equipment for special purposes.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a heavy duty equipment mechanic; or
Two years of full-time paid experience as a journey-level equipment mechanic which includes the repair of a variety of heavy duty gasoline and diesel powered vehicles or off road construction equipment or watercraft; or
Five years of full-time paid experience in equipment maintenance and repair, of which two years must have been in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty gasoline and diesel powered vehicles or off road construction equipment or watercraft.
Completion of an auto or truck mechanics program at an accredited institution may be substituted for the experience requirement specified in Requirement #3 on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years. (30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or trade school is equal to one year.)
A valid Class C California driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of filing.
The positions of Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic in the General Services Department (GSD), the Department of Public Works - Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN), the Department of Water and Power (DWP), the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the Harbor Department, and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) require a valid California Class A and/or Class B driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and a valid medical certificate prior to appointment. GSD, LASAN, LAWA, and LAFD will require a valid California Class A and/or Class B driver's license with Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement(s) prior to appointment. Applicants must submit a commercial driving history in accordance with Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement(s) with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVC Section 1801.1.
Some positions may require a valid marine Diesel Engine & Support Systems certification issued by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) or equivalent Detroit Diesel Factory Certification for marine diesel engine and support systems.
For journey-level experience obtained outside the City, journey-level is defined as completion of a recognized apprenticeship program; or sufficient experience in the trade deemed equivalent to apprenticeship completion that resulted in full qualification and ability to perform the specific trade without supervision.
Possession of a Marine Corrosion Technician or Marine Systems Technician Certificate from the American Boat and Yacht Council.