Heavy Equipment & Fleet Mechanic

Temporary Equipment Mechanic I

Work with a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan region.

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Assignment Details:

Duration: 960 Hours in a fiscal year

Work Schedule: Full-Time: 40hrs/week

Start Date: to be discussed

Pay Rate: $34.92

Role Overview

Performs preventive maintenance, inspection, diagnostics, and repair of gasoline, diesel, and alternative-fuel vehicles, heavy and light construction equipment, and other power-driven machinery. The role supports fleet reliability, safety, and operational readiness through troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and equipment service activities. Equipment Mechanic I works under close supervision while developing proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot vehicles, construction equipment, mobile cranes, and other mechanical equipment.
• Estimate repair requirements, labor, materials, and equipment needed for maintenance activities.
• Repair and maintain fuel, ignition, electrical, electronic, steering, suspension, cooling, braking, hydraulic, air conditioning, and signaling systems.
• Diagnose and repair transmissions, engines, emission control systems, brakes, and drivetrains.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication services, tune-ups, tire replacement, and safety inspections.
• Read and interpret service manuals, diagrams, specifications, and parts lists.
• Rebuild and overhaul engines and major equipment components.
• Conduct welding and minor fabrication work as required.
• Prepare newly acquired vehicles and equipment for operational service.
• Utilize diagnostic tools, power tools, hand tools, and specialized repair equipment.
• Support hazardous waste handling, containment, storage, and spill control activities.
• Comply with safety regulations, policies, and disaster service worker responsibilities.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience performing repair and maintenance of vehicles or mechanical equipment

Preferred:

• Experience maintaining and repairing:
• Gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles
• Heavy-duty trucks
• Construction equipment
• Hydraulic systems
• Fleet maintenance operations
• Welding and fabrication activities
• Equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Emissions systems and compliance-related repairs

Required Skills

Technical Skills:

• Automotive and diesel engine repair.
• Preventive maintenance practices.
• Mechanical diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Hydraulic system maintenance and repair.
• Brake, suspension, steering, transmission, and drivetrain repair.
• Electrical and electronic system diagnostics.
• Welding and minor metal fabrication.
• Reading technical manuals, diagrams, and specifications.
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Vehicle safety inspections and emissions compliance testing.
• Basic computer proficiency and desktop applications (Mechanic II).

Soft Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service orientation when interacting with staff, vendors, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance.

Education / Certifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (completion of twelfth grade)

Certifications / Licenses:

• Valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain (Mechanic I) or possess (Mechanic II) a California Class A Driver's License with required endorsements within six months of appointment.

Nice-to-Have Certifications While not specifically required in the job specification, these would be strongly aligned:

• ASE Certifications
• Diesel Engine Certifications
• Hydraulic Systems Training
• Welding Certification
• Commercial Driver License (CDL/Class A) Endorsements

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