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Job Opportunity: Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Internal Transfer)

The Department has multiple Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic positions available.

Eligibility Note: These openings are available ONLY to current City employees currently employed as Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics. 

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate’s duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance & Repairs: Repair and rebuild components and sub-assemblies on all construction equipment. This includes exchanging overhauled transmissions, replacing clutches, overhauling control valves, rebuilding hydraulic cylinders, and repairing engines.

• Inspections: Perform BIT inspections as required by the California Highway Patrol, as well as scheduled critical safety item inspections.

• Diagnostics & Testing: Operate equipment to move it to work locations and test operations to diagnose mechanical issues.

• Parts & Research: Research maintenance and parts manuals for various Division equipment. Write store requisitions and collaborate with Supply Management System (SMS) personnel and vendors to locate required repair parts.

• Data Entry: Update equipment repair data accurately in the automated Vehicle Management System.

Available Shifts & Locations