Equipment Mechanic

The City of Pittsburg seeks an EQUIPMENT MECHANIC for the Public Works Department's Fleet Maintenance Division.
The Equipment Mechanic performs routine and full range of complex tasks and duties including service and mechanical repairs to over 275 automobiles, light and heavy trucks, construction equipment, Police vehicles, small engine and similar equipment, and other heavy and light power-driven equipment. This classification will learn policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties including maintaining service levels of the technical complexity of the assignments. Under the supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, this role supports essential public services by ensuring all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Ideal Candidate for Equipment Mechanic

• Experience in automotive and equipment repair
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with staff and the public
• Strong work safety values and awareness when in shop and out in the field
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Great organization skills to maintain maintenance records and logs, and statuses
• Possess effective problem-solving skills
• Able to respond to after-hours or emergency call-outs

Desirable Qualifications

• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications
• Trade school or technical coursework relevant

About Public Works' Fleet Maintenance Division
The Fleet Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of over 275 vehicles and pieces of equipment. Fleet Maintenance prepares recommendations for replacement of vehicles based upon maintenance history and reliability and subsequently prepares specifications for bids. The Public Works Department's mission is to maintain the physical assets of the City to the highest level possible within fiscal limitations, utilize the financial resources provided to the department in the most cost-effective manner possible, and thereby contribute to the quality of life of the residents of the City of Pittsburg.

About Pittsburg
The City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 74,000 residents and expected to grow to 90,000 in the next 20 years. Pittsburg is located in the Bay Area Region of Northern California and is perfectly situated for easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Lake Tahoe. Pittsburg City Hall is also conveniently located a short walk from the Pittsburg Center Station of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART), making a commute from cities throughout the Bay Area very easy. Pittsburg has waterfront homes, a performing arts theater, a variety of seasonal events, an extensive park system, a large public-school system, and a variety of shopping centers. The recently renovated Marina is also an ideal place to visit and is located within steps of the Old Town shopping district and downtown living, with nearly 600 boat slips, a free public boat launch, fuel dock, café, bait shop, and the Pittsburg Yacht Club. Pittsburg has featured such events as the Seafood and Music Festival, car shows, movies in the park, kayaking, and fishing derbies. With its commitment to a quality community environment, Pittsburg is an ideal city in which to live, work and recreate.

The City of Pittsburg is a full-service city following the council-manager form of government. We have about 290 full time employees and about 350 employees total (depending on the season). Pittsburg is currently organized into the following departments: City Management, Community and Economic Development (Building, Economic Development, Code Enforcement, and Planning), Community Services (Housing Authority, Pittsburg Power Company, and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency), Recreation, Human Resources, Finance, Police, and Public Works (Engineering, Operations/Maintenance, Utilities, Facilities, Parks, and Water Treatment). Fire Protection services are provided by the Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire Department.

Benefits for regular employees include CALPERS retirement, medical/dental insurance, paid life insurance, retirement health saving account, deferred compensation plan with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness activities, employee assistance program, and employee development courses.Check out Pittsburg's Facebook Page to see more about what the City offers: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfPittsburgCa/Join Team Pittsburg to do meaningful work that will shape the community and make a positive difference.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Repairs mechanical defects in automobiles, trucks, graders, rollers, and other mechanical equipment; tears down motors; overhauls engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, carburetors, generators and pumps.

• Performs minor repairs to radiators, fenders and body areas; performs tune-ups, oil changes, chassis lubes; replaces batteries, starters, shocks and struts; lubricates and services automotive equipment.

• Installs and reconditions electrical systems, spark plugs, distributors, condensers, points and rotors; relines and adjusts brakes; overhauls master and wheel cylinders; rotates and balances wheels; repairs, mounts and dismounts tires.

• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public.

• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.



Education: Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience: One year of experience as an automotive or equipment apprentice.

License:Possession of a valid class C California driver's license. Possess and maintain proof of auto liability insurance. Possession of a valid class A or B California driver's license with air brake and tank vehicle endorsements within 12 months of appointment.

Knowledge of:
Garage equipment and tools; basic principles, practices and materials used in automotive and equipment repair, occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

Ability to:
Use automotive equipment and tools; keep simple records and logs; understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.Applicationsmay be submitted online athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburg. The City of Pittsburg utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Although, a resume and cover letter provide helpful added detail in reviewing qualifications, the job application may be rejected if the sections are considered to be incomplete. You will be notified of the next steps in the process via email! In the meantime, Let’s stay in touch through social media. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

What Happens Next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• All offers of employment are conditional and new hires are subject to complete a pre-employment background screening that will consist of reference checks, livescan/fingerprint check and a civil check. Some positions require a medical examination, psychological examination, credit check, polygraph, drug testing, and full background investigation depending on the job characteristics. All new hires are required to show that they are eligible to work in the United States. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is twelve months.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The City of Pittsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

The City of Pittsburg Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.