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Equipment Mechanic, Senior

City of Richmond (CA)
Richmond, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

The City of Richmond is looking to hire a full-time Equipment Mechanic, Senior to perform maintenance and repairs on our construction equipment, safety vehicles, and more. This is an opportunity to join a fun and fast-paced working environment. At the City of Richmond, you can build a successful and longstanding career while working with a team that values your skills and creativity.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Under supervision, our Equipment Mechanic, Senior services and performs mechanical repairs on City vehicles and a wide variety of motorized equipment; performs tire repairs; and follows good housekeeping and safety practices in the work areas. Services and repairs fleet vehicles and electronic devices, and documents work performed. Your work plays an integral part in keeping our Public Works, Fire, Police, and other City teams moving and safe. You will perform (and certify) mandated smog checks, routine maintenance, BIT inspections, and always follow safety protocols. If you enjoy using your skills to fix equipment and solve problems, come join our team.

Annual Salary : for this classification is as high as $91,420.56 at the top of the range, with an additional approved Cost of Living Adjustment of 4% on 1 / 1 / 2025. Additionally, City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, one week of paid parental leave, and more!

The Ideal Candidate :

  • Is detail-oriented
  • Keeps an orderly and clean workspace
  • Has some familiarity with diagnostic software
  • Completes their assigned duties in a timely fashion
  • Provides suggestions for improvement

Desirable Characteristics :

  • Self-motivated
  • Possesses strong analytical skills
  • Willing to take on new challenges
  • Enjoys working with others
  • Responsibilities :

  • Fuels, lubricates, and performs scheduled preventive maintenance on automobiles, trucks, loaders, graders, and other City vehicles and mechanical equipment. Performs routine safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
  • Makes repairs to fleet vehicles, including electrical, wheel and brake, steering and suspension, and HVAC.
  • Performs pickups and deliveries of vehicles and equipment.
  • Obtains mechanical parts and supplies required to perform repair work.
  • Responds to emergency service calls and makes minor repairs to equipment in the field, as needed.
  • Cleans and washes vehicles and other equipment.
  • Maintains tire, fuel, oil, and other inventory and service records.
  • Guides and assists lower-level staff in service and repair duties.
  • Performs related work as required.
  • Required Education and Experience :

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent, including completion of an apprenticeship in automotive repair
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
  • Required Licenses or Certifications :

  • Automatic Service Excellence (ASE) certification desirable
  • Possession of a valid California Class B Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is an ongoing requirement
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement :

  • The City’s policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

    Knowledge of :

  • Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software
  • Automotive electrical, fuel, and cooling systems
  • Hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, and control valves
  • Principles and practices of automotive service and repair
  • Skill in :

  • Organization and time management
  • The use of hand and power tools
  • Leadership
  • Ability to :

  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Recognize and diagnose certain mechanical disorders
  • Make repairs under adverse field conditions
  • Follow oral and written directions
  • Application and Selection Process :

    To Apply : Interested individuals must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions, by 11 : 59 p.m. PST on the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.

    Qualifying Phase : All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified. A limited number of the most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next phase, the written skills assessment.

    Written Exam : The written exam will measure the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities based on job-related criteria. Applicants who pass the written exam will be placed on the employment list and ranked based on their

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