Heavy Equipment Mechanic I

City of Fresno•Fresno, CA

6d•$6,287 - $7,643•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno! The City of Fresno is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I - a great entry-level opportunity to work on a wide range of City vehicles and equipment, including trucks, refuse vehicles, construction machinery, trolleys, and more. You will handle everything from road calls to inspections of engines, transmissions, and electrical systems—all while gaining hands-on experience and learning from seasoned professionals. Even better? The City provides all the tools you need and covers the cost of your required ASE certifications and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). This isn’t just a job. It’s the first step in a flexibly staffed series with opportunities to grow. After one year of satisfactory performance at the Heavy Equipment Mechanic I level along with the necessary training, experience, and certifications, incumbents are eligible to promote to Heavy Equipment Mechanic II —the journey-level role in the series—with a salary range of $6,287–$7,643 . Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Current vacancies exist in the Fleet Management Division of the General Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion AND One (1) year of full-time paid experience performing routine maintenance and simple repairs on diesel, gasoline, or alternative fuel powered cars, trucks, buses, construction equipment, and other vehicles and equipment.
Possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.
Within thirty (30) days of appointment must obtain a valid Commercial Instructional Permit.
Within twelve (12) months must obtain and maintain throughout the entire term of employment in this classification a valid Commercial Class B California Driver’s License with required endorsements and without air brake restriction.
Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must possess and maintain throughout the entire term of employment in this classification the following two (2) valid certifications issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the Medium Heavy Truck (T) Series: Brakes (T4), Steering & Suspension (T5)
Incumbents must take the two (2) above certification examinations within the first six (6) months of appointment.
These positions have been designated as 'safety sensitive' and require all selected eligible candidates offered employment to successfully pass a drug test and/or medical examination prior to employment.
Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the entire term of employment in this class.

Nice To Haves

A certification of completion or Associate’s Degree from a recognized vocational, technical, or accredited college or university program in automotive or heavy equipment technology may be substituted for required experience.