Equipment Mechanic II, Chico, CA

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City of Chico
411 Main Street
Chico, CA 95928

The City of Chico is seeking one well-qualified mechanic for equipment mechanic jobs in California and fleet mechanic openings Chico CA. This Equipment Mechanic II City of Chico role involves working on a wide range of vehicles including safety apparatus (Fire Engines, Police cars), maintenance equipment (sweepers, dump trucks, backhoes, etc.), and standard passenger vehicles—perfect for municipal equipment mechanic Northern California talent.

Join our public sector team and excel in heavy equipment repair jobs Chico California, fire apparatus mechanic jobs public sector, or diesel mechanic jobs Chico CA. Apply today and contribute to keeping Chico’s fleet running smoothly!

Chico is located centrally in the Northern California valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It has a cultural center with a variety of dining and theater experiences as well a large municipal park that offers experiences from manicured lawns and play structures for the kids to rural hiking and swimming holes.  Give Chico a look!

 Definition / Distinguishing Characteristics of the Position

Under general supervision, to make minor and major mechanical repairs to City equipment or have ongoing night or day lead responsibility in the shop for repair of automotive and other power-driven equipment; to perform related work as required.                                                                                                                         Examples of Typical Job Functions (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Provide lead guidance to mechanics working in the shop or assisting on fire equipment repair.
  • Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties to the fullest extent on City automobiles, trucks, fire apparatus, tractors, pumps and a variety of maintenance and construction equipment.
  • Determine extent of necessary repairs.
  • Overhaul, repair and adjust engines, including transmissions, differentials and clutches, and other automotive parts.
  • Tune up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors.
  • Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, air conditioning and cooling systems, steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment.
  • Repair and install such components as generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches and radio communications equipment.
  • Fabricate and modify parts and equipment.
  • Maintain work, time and material records; maintain inventory of frequently used items.
  • Manage continual inspection program.
  • Clean and wash motorized equipment.
  • Sweep and vacuum car interiors.
  • Wash windows, tighten body bolts, sweep, wash and otherwise keep shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Perform related duties as necessary.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

  • Specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment.
  • Specialized fire vehicle training is required for the fire vehicle maintenance duties assignment.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties comparable to those of the Equipment Mechanic I with the City of Chico, or four years as a journey level mechanic.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
  • Valid California Class A Driver License, with airbrake and tanker endorsements and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master certification in Automotive or Medium/Heavy Truck must be obtained within twelve months of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU and has CalPERS retirement as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other benefit options.

***YOUR INCOME RANGE MAY VARY BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCE***

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  • Company
    City of Chico
  • Location
    Chico, California
  • Posted
    1 week ago
  • Category
    Technician
  • Region
    Pacific
  • Income Range
    60,000-70,000