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Equipment Mechanic
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Position Number: 5853576
Location: Brentwood, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Equipment Mechanic

Salary: $84,794.04 - $103,067.76 Annually
Location: City of Brentwood, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-4100-12
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 12/06/2024
Closing Date: 1/3/2025 10:00 AM Pacific

Position Information

Please note: the City is currently in contract negotiations and committed to maintaining a stable and supportive work environment. Some aspects of employment terms and conditions may be subject to change as a result of these negotiations. We will keep all applicants informed of any significant updates throughout the hiring process.

Under general supervision of the Fleet Supervisor the Equipment Mechanic performs a variety of skilled duties involved in performing repairs and maintaining automobiles, trucks, tractors, motor sweepers, mowers and other heavy and light equipment. This position inspects, diagnoses, overhauls, repairs, and adjusts hydraulics, engines, transmissions, and related vehicle systems and components. The Equipment Mechanic services and performs preventive maintenance duties on a variety of vehicles and equipment; and maintains a variety of records including City vehicle repair and inventory documents.

Possession of a Class A license is required by the end of the probationary period.

The selected candidate must be coachable and possess a positive attitude, willingness to learn, ability to communicate with public/staff, and fit into a team environment, which is key to the Division's success. Candidates with refuse experience is a plus.

What We Offer
The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees' professional and personal growth.

Competitive salary
15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
Generous leave accruals (Vacation – 11 days per year; Sick Leave – 12 days per year)
Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
City-paid dental and vision insurance
CalPERS pension participation
City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)

To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our Benefits Guide and visit our Human Resources page.

For more information please see the job description here.

Join a team of highly talented and skilled people who take pride in what it means to be a part of the City of Brentwood Public Works Team!

Qualifications

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:
Two years of journey level experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.

License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class A driver's license within one year of employment.
Possession of Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certifications are desirable.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:
A completed City of Brentwood Employment Application
Resume

Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes may also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:

Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure all materials have been submitted.
Written Exam - Applicants possessing these requirements will be invited to take the written exam. The examination will cover elements of the knowledge and abilities identified in the job description and will be tentatively scheduled for the week of January 13, 2025.

Eligible List – All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at (925) 516-5191.

To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brentwoodca/jobs/4752172/equipment-mechanic?keywords=2024-4100-12&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs