Heavy Equipment Mechanic

City of Lodi • Lodi, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lodi has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Fleet Services Division. The examination process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, and a Written Examination; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much detailed and relevant work experience as possible, as a resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application materials. Tentative Written Examination Date: Week of October 5, 2026, only those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the exam (Candidates must appear in person for the examination). Tentative Interview Date: Week of October 19, 2026. How to Apply: Applications must be completed and submitted online at www.lodi.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted. DEFINITION Performs major and minor mechanical repairs to automotive and other power driven equipment, maintains and repairs a variety of equipment and vehicles used in Public Works and other departments. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey level in the equipment mechanic series. Positions assigned to this class are expected to perform a full range of skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of powered equipment. Positions in this class work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic assists in the supervision and training of less experienced personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receives general supervision from the Fleet Services Supervisor or Lead Mechanic; exercises technical supervision over subordinate equipment maintenance positions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of powered equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and care of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of rules of safety in mechanical working environment.
• Knowledge of operating and repair characteristics of City owned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform journey level equipment mechanical work including the diagnosis of equipment for both major and minor repairs work.
• Ability to work productively in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.
• Ability to assist in the training and supervision of less experienced personnel.
• Ability to tune and test engines and electrical systems utilizing engine analyzer scope, infra-red tester and other meter and static timer for diesel engines.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment with skill.
• Ability to maintain a variety of shop and repair records.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Education: Equivalent to the completion of high school.
• Experience: Three years experience as a journey level mechanic.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Class A Driver’s License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles with the appropriate endorsements, as mandated by the State of California Commercial Vehicle Code, within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Services and maintains City fleet vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, buses, fire engines, and other powered equipment that operate on a variety of fuels; tune-ups, repair of hydraulic and air brakes, electrical wiring, ignition repair, repairs miscellaneous hydraulic equipment, pumps, generators, air compressors, engines, services and maintains street sweepers, graders, street rollers, loaders, back-hoes, bulldozers, chippers, generators, and various other equipment.
• Maintains an on-going preventive maintenance program; lubricates equipment, checks differentials, batteries, transmissions, reconditions and tunes engines, examines lights and signals.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and locates mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks, generators and a variety of powered equipment; determines extent of necessary repairs.
• Overhauls, repairs, and adjusts engines, transmissions, differentials, and clutches.
• Tunes up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors.
• Replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Repairs and replaces such components as generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches.
• Performs smog inspections and certifications according to State requirements if certified.
• May fabricate and modify parts and equipment.
• Maintains work, time, material, and parts records.
• Assists other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement.
• 10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement.
• Management/Mid-Management positions receive 80 hours per calendar year, and specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents.
• The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.
• The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.).
• Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.
• Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

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