Mechanic

Salary : $52,451.15 - $66,367.60 Annually
Location : 101 N.W. "A" Street, Grants Pass, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-31
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


About the Position
We're Hiring Our Next Mechani c - Join a Team That Keeps Grants Pass Moving!

Are you a skilled, motivated, and hands-on mechanic looking for a role where your expertise truly matters? The City of Grants Pass is excited to announce an opening for a Mechanic - a key member of our Public Works Fleet Division who helps keep our City's vehicles and equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently.

What You'll Do:
You'll take on a wide variety of mechanical challenges, including
• Vehicle inspections, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of light- to medium-duty automobiles, trucks, public safety vehicles, and off-road power equipment.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, tune-ups, and repairs using specialized testing and maintenance equipment.
• Providing excellent internal customer service and maintaining accurate service records.
• Responding to emergency field repair needs when required - because sometimes the job calls for quick thinking and expertise on the go.

What You'll Need:
• Your own journeyman-level hand tools, including standard metric wrenches and sockets.
• The City supplies specialized diagnostic and manufacturer-specific tools, so you'll always have the right tech for the job.

Work Schedule:
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
As part of the Public Works Fleet Division, you'll be joining an energetic, dynamic department where your technical strengths directly support the operational heartbeat of our City. Your work helps ensure that every department - from public safety to public works - has the reliable equipment needed to serve our community.

The City of Grants Pass is proud to be a High-Performance Organization with a strong Mission, Vision, and Values guiding our culture. We believe the best ideas come from empowered teams who share a clear vision of the community's goals. Here, we celebrate excellence through trust, collaboration, personal growth, and pride in our achievements.
Who We're Looking For:
We want adaptable, creative, motivated individuals who value teamwork, accountability, open communication, and meaningful results. If you thrive in a supportive team environment and take pride in delivering exceptional public service, you'll fit right in.

Ready to join a crew that takes pride in their craft and their community?

Apply today and help keep the City of Grants Pass running strong!
Minimum Qualifications


A High School Diploma or GED and five years of automotive and/or medium and heavy truck mechanic experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the


Licensing Requirements (positions in this class require):

• Valid driver's license, Oregon Class C with an acceptable driving record

The following requirements must be met within 12 months of appointment:

• Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification (IMACA, MVAC or equivalent)

The following certifications are preferred:

• Oregon Driver's License - Class B with airbrake endorsement
• ASE Master Automotive Technician and/or Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
• EVT Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 Certificate
• EVT Law Enforcement Vehicle Technician Certification

How to Apply


Application materials are completed on-line and attach your resume and cover letter. Any application that is missing a cover letter, resume, or supplemental questionnaire will not be considered. No late, incomplete or faxed applications will be accepted.


The required materials to be turned in by the application deadline for this recruitment are:
1. City Application
2. Supplemental Questionnaire
3. Resume
4. Cover Letter


Employment history is required to be completed on the employment application, a resume cannot be substituted.

Ranking and Selection
The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position. The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a psychological screening, physical, functional and drug screening.


Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.


All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.


Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.


Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.


It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.

EEO
City of Grants Pass

Summary of Benefits

2026
Health Insurance
The City provides a full family healthcare package that includes medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance. Full family coverage includes spouse, registered domestic partner or same sex domestic partner and children up to age 26.


Most employees are currently provided two options for health insurance and may elect to have their portion of the health insurance premium deduction taken out of their paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Employee rates for 2026 for health and dental coverage range from $185 to $194 per month depending on the coverage selected.


In addition to health coverage, the City contributes $234 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA/VEBA) on the employee's behalf.


Dental Insurance
The City provides two carriers for dental coverage, PacificSource with two options available. PacificSource Dental allows employees to select any dentist covered by PacificSource.


Retirement
The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). An employee is eligible for PERS after six months of service (unless the employee is already a PERS member, then contributions are immediate). The employee's contribution of 6% is paid by the City under each collective bargaining agreement and the personnel rules at this time.

Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
An employee who is new to Oregon public service and was hired on or after August 29, 2003, becomes an OPSRP Pension Program member if the employee works six full calendar months in a qualifying position for an OPSRP-Participating employer. The six-month waiting period cannot be interrupted by more than 30 consecutive working days and must be served with the same employer.

Life Insurance
The City provides life insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary. An employee can voluntarily choose to purchase additional life insurance, spousal life and/or dependent life.


Accidental Death and Dismemberment
The City provides accidental death and dismemberment insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary.


Long Term Disability
The City provides benefits at the rate of 60% of salary with a maximum monthly benefit of $9,000 and a maximum covered salary of $15,000 per month. This benefit has a 90-day elimination period.

Flexible Spending/125 Program
Employees may elect to set aside monies pre-tax for out of pocket medical (maximum deferral $3,400) and/or dependent care (maximum deferral $5,000) expenses.


FICA and Medicare
The City participates in Social Security and pays the employer's portion of FICA and Medicare for each employee.


Deferred Compensation Program
Deferred compensation is a voluntary program which allows employees to designate a dollar amount or percentage of their pay for pre-tax retirement savings. These funds are deducted from an employee's check after FICA taxes, but before state and federal taxes, are applied. These funds are held state and federal tax free until the employee begins to withdraw funds. An employee is eligible to withdraw funds upon separation of service. The City provides four different carriers from which the employee can select. Employees may defer a maximum of $24,500 in 2026, with "catch-up" provisions that apply to those employees nearing retirement.

Worker's Compensation
Approved on-the-job injuries are paid at approximately 66 2/3% of regular salary upon acceptance of the claim. The difference between employee's normal net and worker's compensation claim is paid by the City under the terms and conditions set forth in Administrative Policy 5-1 and the applicable collective bargaining agreement.


Holiday/Holiday Compensation
Management, supervisors, non-represented, and Grants Pass Employee Association employees receive 10 paid holidays per year. Police personnel receive a holiday compensation bank of 48 hours each July 1 and January 1. Fire represented personnel receive a holiday compensation bank of 132 hours (56-hour schedule) each July 1 based on the prior years' service.

Personal Holiday
Grants Pass Employee Association and Confidential-Classified employees receive 2 personal use-it or lose-it holidays per year, pro-rated based on the total months of service for the prior calendar year. Management and supervisory employees receive 1 personal use-it or lose-it holiday per year.

Vacation
Vacation accrual is provided to each regular full-time and regular part-time employee based upon their job classification, labor group, and scheduled workweek. Accruals and their availability for use are determined by a collective bargaining agreement or Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies.


Sick Leave
Sick leave accrual is provided to each regular full-time and regular part-time employee based upon their scheduled work week. Sick leave accrual is available for use immediately. Full-time employees working a 40-hour schedule receive 96 hours per year, which accrues at 3.69 hours per pay period. Fire personnel on a 56-hour schedule receive 156 hours per year, which accrues at 6 hours per pay period.

Emergency Leave
Emergency leave is provided to employees to attend the funeral of an immediate family member, or to visit a member of your immediate family whose illness may result in death. Firefighters may take a 24-hour shift and all other employees may take up to 24 hours or 3 days emergency leave days per calendar year. Sick leave and/or vacation may also be utilized with approval.


Employee Assistance Program
The EAP provides an employee and the employee's dependents up to four confidential visits per issue during a year at no cost. Visits may be for counseling, assessment or referral help in dealing with the various stresses in life.

Fitness Reimbursement Policy
Full-time employees are eligible for a $40 per month individual reimbursement towards monthly membership dues to a health/fitness facility upon proof of payment and attendance. Reimbursement is processed on a quarterly basis through payroll. Regular part-time employees are eligible for a pro-rated reimbursement.

Educational Reimbursement Policy
A portion of the registration and fee costs associated with educational courses taken at an accredited institution and related to a regular full-time employee's job will be reimbursed upon successful (Grade C or better) completion of the class. All employees who have completed their trial service period are eligible for this benefit. This program is dependent on budget availability and limitation of the program.

Direct Deposit
Employees may voluntarily elect to have their paycheck electronically deposited in their bank(s) of choice.

All employees, excluding those classified as management and therefore "at will", are required to a serve a trial service period. Most positions require the incumbent serve a 12-month trial service period. Uncertified Police Officers and Dispatchers will be required to serve an 18-month trial service period. Some benefits identified in this summary become available upon satisfactory completion of said period.

Collective Bargaining Agreements are located at:


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We appreciate your interest in becoming a member of the City of Grants Pass' team. Working in service for our citizens and community is important and we value your time and effort to complete the application process. We have prepared supplemental questions as part of our selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the position for which you've applied. These questions should be answered accurately and thoroughly based on your work history. If you are requesting veteran's preference, indicate that you are a veteran AND upload a copy of your DD214 or veteran administration letter indicating your disabled status if applicable. Veteran preference documentation must be submitted by the closing of the announcement. I have read and understood all the information listed above.

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Give an example of an important goal that you set in the past. Tell about your success in reaching it.
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Describe a situation in which you willingly and effectively embraced a new system, process, technology, or idea introduced at work even though the change was a major departure from the old way of doing thins.
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Compare what you know about the job you are applying for and your own knowledge and skill. What areas of development will you need to meet the job expectations?
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What formal training classes have you taken that supports work in this field?
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