Light Equipment Mechanic Leadworker - City of Fresno

Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board•Fresno, CA

2d•$82,980 - $100,884•Onsite

About The Position

The General Services Department Fleet Management Division is looking for an experienced mechanic to be a Light Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. This role performs advanced journey-level mechanic work and provides lead direction in the maintenance and repair of the City’s light automotive equipment including cars, pickups, and other light vehicles and equipment. As a Light Equipment Mechanic Lead worker, you will assign and inspect the work of mechanics and other shop employees, provide technical assistance and training, and perform skilled tasks related to the repair, maintenance, and upfitting of automotive equipment, along with other duties that keep Fresno’s fleet operating safely and reliably. The city provides all the tools you need. If you are ready to lead, grow, and make an impact, apply today and help keep Fresno’s fleet moving! The current vacancy exists in 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 for up to a maximum of two (2) years at the City’s discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion.
Three (3) years of full-time paid experience maintaining and repairing gasoline, diesel, and electric automotive equipment including cars, pickups, and other vehicles and equipment.
Possession of a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License is required at time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.
Possession of a valid National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Automobile and Light Truck (A) Technician certification is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.
Applicants MUST upload copies of ASE Certifications for verification of requisite requirement.
Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Nice To Haves

A certification of completion or an associate's degree from a recognized vocational, technical school, 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 restriction within twelve (12) months of department request.
Light Equipment Mechanic Leadworker positions which require a Commercial Class B Driver’s License based on area of assignment are designated as being "safety sensitive" and require all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced journey-level mechanic work.
Provides lead direction in the maintenance and repair of the City’s light automotive equipment including cars, pickups, and other light vehicles and equipment.
Assigns and inspects the work of mechanics and other shop employees.
Provides technical assistance and training.
Performs skilled tasks related to the repair, maintenance, and upfitting of automotive equipment.
Keeps Fresno’s fleet operating safely and reliably.