Heavy Equipment Mechanic I | General Services Department | City of Fresno

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

The City of Fresno is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I - a great entry-level opportunity to work on a

wide range of City vehicles and equipment, including trucks, refuse trucks, trolleys, and other heavy duty

vehicles and equipment. You’ll handle everything from road calls to inspections of engines, transmissions,

and electrical systems—all while gaining hands-on experience and learning from seasoned professionals.

After one year of satisfactory performance at the Heavy Equipment Mechanic I level along with the

necessary training and experience, incumbents are eligible to promote to Heavy Equipment Mechanic II—

the journey-level role in the series—with a salary range of $6,287–$7,643.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Maintain and repair various heavy City vehicles and equipment

- Perform minor repairs and replace components as needed

- Assist with engine tune-ups and system adjustments

- Inspect and test engines, transmissions, and electrical systems

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- Respond to road calls for on-site equipment repairs

- Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues

- Use diagnostic tools and software for vehicle assessments

- Maintain clean work areas and accurate service records

- Perform related duties as required

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if

called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays

as needed.

Current vacancies exist in the Fleet Maintenance Division of the General Services Department. Immediate

and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the

eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination

process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to

qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion

AND

One (1) year of full-time paid experience performing routine maintenance and simple repairs on diesel,

gasoline, or alternative fuel powered cars, trucks, buses, construction equipment, and other vehicles and

equipment.

A certification of completion or Associate’s Degree from a recognized vocational, technical, or accredited

college or university program in automotive or heavy equipment technology may be substituted for

required experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required at the time of application and continued

maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.

Within thirty (30) days of appointment must obtain a valid Commercial Instructional Permit.

Within twelve (12) months must obtain and maintain throughout the entire term of employment in this

classification a valid Commercial Class B California Driver’s License with required endorsements and

without air brake restriction.

Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must possess and maintain throughout the entire term of

employment in this classification the following two (2) valid certifications issued by the National Institute

for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the Medium Heavy Truck (T) Series:

• Brakes (T4)

• Steering & Suspension (T5)

Incumbents must take the two (2) above certification examinations within the first six (6) months of

appointment. Failure to obtain the ASE certifications within twelve (12) months of appointment will be

cause for termination from this class.

This class is in a flexibly-staffed series, which requires twelve (12) months of satisfactory service within

the series. A Heavy Equipment Mechanic I may be “flexed” as early as six (6) months upon

recommendation of the appointing authority and upon possession of all necessary licenses and

certifications. A Heavy Equipment Mechanic I who “flexes” early must still serve the remainder of their probationary period at the II level, for a total twelve (12) months. If an employee is hired at the II level, they

will be required to serve the twelve (12) month probationary period at that level.

These positions have been designated as 'safety sensitive' and require all selected eligible candidates

offered employment to successfully pass a drug test and/or medical examination prior to employment.

Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles,

revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001

pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition

of employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the entire

term of employment in this class.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related written examination may be conducted online and may

assess candidates in areas including, but not limited to, safety, math, interpersonal skills, vehicle &

equipment repair methods & tools, English usage, reading comprehension, and/or other job-related topics.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026.

Benefits

Healthcare