Light Equipment Mechanic II

City of Fresno • Fresno, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fresno is seeking motivated mechanics to join their team as a Light Equipment Mechanic II. This role is crucial in maintaining and repairing a variety of light vehicles and equipment, including cars and pickup trucks, that support vital public services. The City provides all necessary tools, covers the cost of required ASE certifications, and handles Commercial Class B Driver's License requirements if applicable. This position offers an opportunity to grow skills, advance in the trade, and contribute to keeping Fresno operational.

Requirements

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion.
• Two (2) years of full-time paid experience performing mechanical maintenance AND repairs on diesel, gasoline, and electric powered cars, trucks, buses, construction equipment, or other related vehicles and equipment.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.
• Possession at the time of application and continued maintenance 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 Automotive & Light Truck (A) Series: Steering & Suspension (A4), Brakes (A5).

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 one (1) year of experience.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain a California Commercial Class B Driver's License with required endorsements and without air brake restrictions within twelve (12) months of department request and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.
• Within twelve (12) months of appointment, incumbents must obtain and maintain throughout the entire term of employment in this classification any additional two (2) ASE certifications in the Automobile & Light Truck (A) Series.
• Incumbents must take these two (2) certification examinations within the first six (6) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of light automotive equipment including City cars, pickups, and other light equipment.
• Performs engine tune-ups and adjustments using standard testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains diesel, gas and alternative fuel engines, drive train, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical including electrical systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning and related components of transit vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Maintains records of work performed and assists in the training of subordinates.
• Responds to road calls to repair light automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area and assists with the cleaning of shop areas and equipment.

Benefits

• The City provides all the tools you need.
• The City pays for your required ASE certifications.
• If the position requires a Commercial Class B Driver’s License, we handle that as well.

What This Job Offers

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