Equipment Body Repair Worker

The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Public Works Department? The City of Oakland's Public Works Department, Equipment Services Division, is looking for two (2) Equipment Body Repair Workers to assist the Division in performing routine maintenance and services on the City's fleet of small-light-heavy equipment, including but not limited to, fire apparatus, street sweepers, refuse packers, pickup trucks, and other miscellaneous equipment types. Oakland is poised to experience continued growth and a corresponding upward demand for City services. Your work in this position will have an immediate impact on City operations. Are you looking to make a difference and have an impact on your community? Come join the City of Oakland and become part of a diverse organization dedicated to the community and employees whom we serve!

We are looking for someone who is:

• Expert-Level Skilled: Your hands-on experience in automotive and heavy duty journey-level body repair sets you apart.
• Industry-Savvy: You're in the know when it comes to the best practices in the field.
• A Diagnostic Dynamo: You excel at troubleshooting and repairing emissions and electrical systems.
• Fully Equipped: You know how to find and utilize the right tools to handle any heavy equipment repair job with precision.
• A Parts Pro: You're familiar with the ins and outs of ordering the right parts.
• A Manual Master: You can navigate repair manuals and diagnostic flow charts like a pro.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Inspecting and repairing automotive and heavy equipment body damage.
• Identifying the right parts and placing orders for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Keeping accurate records by documenting labor and parts through electronic work orders.
• Performing routine upkeep on a variety of heavy equipment types to keep them in top shape.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work in a supportive, collaborative, and friendly environment.
• You will have access to endless training opportunities to sharpen your skills.
• You will have clear pathways for career development and advancement.
• You will have competitive wages that recognize your talent.
• You will have comprehensive benefits and a solid retirement package.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will have to manage tight deadlines for maintenance and servicing.
• You will have to navigate a wide range of equipment types.
• You will need to deal with operational readiness pressure working with emergency services.

Competencies Required:

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter expertise to the job
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

Minimum Requirements for Application

This recruitment will produce an Open eligible list. The open list will be for all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and pass all stages of the recruitment process.

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

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: Four years of journey level automobile and heavy equipment body repair experience. OR Two years experience with completion of an accredited auto body apprenticeship program.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements:

Incumbent in this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License while employed.

Desirable Qualifications:

• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Truck or Collision Repair Certifications
• Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) ProLevel or Platinum Certification
• American Welding Society (AWS) Structural Welding Certification
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry Certification

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process:

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam) (weighted 100%), which will be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The structured interview will be conducted as a one-way video interview, where you will record your responses to a set of questions. You will have 7 days from the time you receive the interview link to complete and submit your video responses. The tentative date of the structured interview is the week of September 21, 2026.

Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise, it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by clicking on this link or by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it: (Download PDF reader) Send the completed form and any supporting documentation to the exam analyst: Cynthia Ng at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you're applying to a "restricted" posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

What's in it for you?

• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service