Mechanic I

• Perform Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) and repair mechanical defects on all types of City vehicles and equipment.
• Assist and participate in the general repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Perform brake inspections, brake replacement on light-duty vehicles, cooling system services, engine, transmission, and differential oil changes, tune-ups and valve adjustments.
• Perform tire repairs and replacements on both light and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Perform inspection and data information collection of newly purchased vehicles and equipment.

Click Here for Full Job DescriptionKnowledge of:

• Preventive maintenance inspection methods
• Electrical, hydraulics and mechanics
• Methods, materials and tools used in the light and heavy equipment repair trade
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the performance of work

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with the public and employees
• Read and interpret pertinent laws, codes, safety orders, and repair manuals
• Perform semi-skilled mechanical work including troubleshooting and repair of equipment
• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions
• Perform all tasks in accordance with applicable federal and state safety standards

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying;
• typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent. Supplemental specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment is highly desirable.
• Typical experience would include one year of automotive servicing work.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment. Must obtain California Class A driver's license within six months of employment.
• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces, participate in the Confined Space Program, and perform confined space rescue if needed.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification highly desirable. Successful completion of ASE Series test Medium & Heavy-Duty Truck Series T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection PMI is required upon completion of probation. Note: The City reimburses employees' cost associated with these certifications.

Required Tools: Hand tools sized to a minimum of 1".

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This recruitment will be adding to an existing eligibility that may be used to full current and future vacancies that occur during the life of the list.
This classification is distinguished from the Mechanic II in that this classification performs semi-skilled work and is not considered journey level.

Examination Process: An online written examination will be administered.

Selection Process:
Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references
• Review of a driver history record (depending on position)
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test (depending on position)

Veteran’s Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating “Honorable Discharge” from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER