FLEET MECHANIC I/II

Equipment Mechanic I/II

Are you an experienced Automotive or Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic that enjoys the challenge of working on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment? Do you want to work for an organization that has top-tier benefits including vacation, sick leave, and a defined benefit pension plan? Do you want to escape the shop-rate game and be paid for your hours worked? Are you interested in growing your skillset with paid trainings and certification in a wide variety of skills? Do you enjoy working as part of a team where you learn from others and support each other? The City of South Lake Tahoe Motor Pool has an opening for an Equipment Mechanic I/II who makes minor and major mechanical repairs, as well as performs general service work on gasoline or diesel powered automotive, heavy construction and other power-driven equipment. The Motor Pool supports the full array of City vehicles from fire engines and police cruisers to articulating arm mowers and street sweepers. Work also includes 2- and 4-cycle engines as well as alternative-fuel vehicles. The position works a standard 5 day / 40 hour per week shift running from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• ASE Master Certification in Automotive or Heavy-Duty equipment
• experience in a variety of welding and fabrication methods
• a Commercial Driver's License with a clean DMV record
• an inventory of tools required to perform assigned tasks
• an analytical mindset to troubleshoot unique equipment when little documentation exists
• the heart of a team player who is willing to assist and support when needed, open to learning and adapting, and willing to mentor less experienced team members

The selected candidate may be offered either the Equipment Mechanic I or Equipment Mechanic II position based on demonstrated skill strength and experience.

To be hired as an Equipment Mechanic I, a candidate must have at least 2 years of experience and the tooling needed in performing automotive and equipment maintenance and repair duties, including practical experience in the maintenance of both diesel and gas powered equipment AND at least one certificate in the major areas of diagnostics, brakes, fuel systems, diesel and gas engines, electrical and electronics, public safety required, multiple certifications preferred. Pursuit of additional certifications during employment is expected.

To be hired as an Equipment Mechanic II, a candidate must have at least 4 years of experience and the tooling needed in performing automotive and equipment maintenance and repair duties AND significant progress towards ASE masters certification required; completed ASE masters certification preferred.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The recruitment will close on Monday, September 7 at 11:59 p.m. The expected timeline for the recruitment is:

• Round 1 interviews of selected candidates: week of September 14th
• Round 2 interviews of advancing candidates: week of September 21st
• Pre-employment checks will commence in late September with an anticipated start date of mid-October.