Mechanic Welder

Salary : $77,147.20 - $85,571.20 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-UNSP-02000A
Department: Office of Financial Services
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central


About the Position


The Fleet Services Division is seeking a skilled Mechanic Welder to put your full scope of mechanical expertise and welding skills to work to keep our entire fleet operating at its best. You'll work on everything automotive, mechanical, and structural on small equipment, light duty vehicles, dump trucks, tractor trailers, front-end loaders, and backhoes. If you thrive on variety, problem-solving, and hands-on work that matters, this is where your expertise stands out.


Here's what you can expect to do:

• Perform welding, plasma cutting, fabrication, and machining operations to repair, modify, and fabricate metal components and structures.
• Dismantle, repair, or replace broken or worn parts on equipment utilizing acetylene and arc-welding equipment.
• Perform skilled repairs and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Service and maintain a wide variety of vehicles and equipment including mowers, light duty trucks, snowplows, street sweepers, and all types of heavy equipment used to support City services.
• Document all repairs, parts usage, welding, and labor activity in electronic fleet management systems.
• ASE Certification and/or welding certification is highly valued.
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Information Specific to this Position:

Join Saint Paul Fleet Services and help keep the City moving. This position offers a four-day, 10-hour night schedule, with three-day weekends, plus a 6.5% shift premium for hours worked after 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fleet Services Division, 891 North Dale Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Shift Premium: +6.5% differential pay after 6:00 p.m.
Apply Early - Interviews are Being Scheduled Throughout the Posting Period
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the posting closes. Interviews are currently scheduled for the week of September 21st. Apply early for the best opportunity to be considered for the first interview date.

More than One Opportunity - Work on Equipment that Matters
The eligible list created from this assessment may also be used to fill vacancies throughout the City, providing opportunities to work on a wide range of essential equipment. Positions may include maintaining and repairing front-end loaders, dump trucks, and backhoes at Saint Paul Regional Water Services, as well as ladder trucks, fire engines, squads, and ambulances at the Saint Paul Fire Department.

Put your mechanical skills to work maintaining the equipment that keeps Saint Paul essential services running.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements
Requirements may be met by one of the following options:

1. Successful completion of a two-year automotive, heavy truck, and/or heavy equipment repair vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
2. Successful completion of a documented, mechanical/repair apprenticeship program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
3. Successful completion of a small engine or turf and grounds equipment vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes; small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
4. Successful completion of a welding or metal fabrication vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or other mechanical systems, including the use of acetylene, MIG, TIG, stick, or arc-welding equipment.
5. Six years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes: small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.


Candidates must meet these Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements:


For positions with Fleet Services and Saint Paul Regional Water Services, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.


For positions with Saint Paul Fire Department, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving-related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
CDL holders must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and submit to DOT mandated random drug and alcohol testing after hire.

How to Apply

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, by the closing date. Apply early - interviews are being scheduled throughout the posting period.
• Upload or submit the following document(s) via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)

• A resume (optional)
• A legible copy of your proof of completion of a vocational or apprenticeship program(if applicable)

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Learn more about our Hiring Process

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a medical examination, driver's license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Trisha Freiberger at View phone number on click.appcast.io
Email:


The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.


Veteran's Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

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Which of the following answers BEST describes your training and experience that qualifies you for this position. (Choose only one answer)

• Successful completion of a two-year automotive, heavy truck, and/or heavy equipment repair vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
• Successful completion of a documented, mechanical/repair apprenticeship program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
• Successful completion of a small engine or turf and grounds equipment vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes; small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
• Successful completion of a welding or metal fabrication vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or other mechanical systems, including the use of acetylene, MIG, TIG, stick, or arc-welding equipment.
• Six years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes: small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
• None of the above

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What class of driver's license or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) do you possess?

• Class "A" or "B" CDL
• Class "A" CDL with no restrictions for airbrakes
• Class "B" CDL with no restrictions for airbrakes
• Minnesota Class D or equivalent out-of-state driver's license
• None of the above

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What types of vehicles and/or equipment have you repaired and maintained? (Check all that apply)

• Automotive/Light duty vehicles
• Heavy trucks
• Small engine/grounds/turf equipment
• Fire apparatus
• Heavy equipment
• None

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What type of heavy truck and equipment systems have you repaired and maintained? (Check all that apply)

• Complex mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Multiplex electrical systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic power systems
• Brake systems
• None

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Which of the following types of repair and maintenance tasks do you have experience performing? (Check all that apply)

• Tune-ups
• Preventive maintenance
• Checking and repairing cooling systems
• Checking and maintaining lubrication systems
• Repairing and maintaining diesel engines
• Repairing and maintaining suspension and/or driveline systems
• Diagnosing and repairing electronic engine controls using electronic scanners or computerized diagnostic equipment
• Internal component repairs
• Fuel system repairs
• Welding repairs
• None

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What types of welding and fabrication experience do you have? (Check all that apply)

• No welding or fabrication experience
• MIG (GMAW) welding
• TIG (GTAW) welding
• Stick (SMAW) welding
• Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
• Fabrication of parts from raw materials (cutting, fitting, assembly)
• Repair of cracked or damaged frames, components, or structural parts
• Welding/fabrication on automotive, heavy duty trucks, or off-road equipment
• Use of cutting tools (oxy-acetylene torch, plasma cutter, etc.)
• Grinding, finishing, and weld preparation
• Experience working with mild steel
• Experience working with stainless steel
• Experience working with aluminum

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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

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