MECHANIC

Mechanic

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on June 5, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established. Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval. Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the right person to serve as Mechanic with the Public Works Department. This position offers flexible scheduling options, including a 9/80 or 4/10 workweek. The Position Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled diagnostic, repair, and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered automotive vehicles and related systems and equipment. Mechanic is the journey-level classification in the Mechanic series. Mechanic differs from Senior Mechanic in the skill level required and the complexity of assigned work.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Performs a wide variety of maintenance and repair on automobiles, light and medium-duty trucks and motorized equipment, including transmissions, gasoline and diesel engines, fuel supply, ignition, suspension, air conditioning, cooling electrical and exhaust systems
• Inspects vehicles and related systems (e.g., mechanical, electronic, electrical); identifies parts, tools and other service needs
• Estimates time and materials needed for repairs; orders parts and supplies and makes necessary repairs
• Overhauls or rebuilds light duty engines
• Fabricates parts and materials. Inspects and road tests completed work for compliance with standards before releasing unit to service
• Responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed
• Observes standard operating practices and safety procedures
• Performs periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazards
• Reports to work as scheduled; may work a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Maintains a regular and consistent attendance record
• Travels to offsite locations within and outside the City
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate. Experience: Five (5) years' experience as a mechanic diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Must possess and maintain, or obtain prior to completion of probation, certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the following:

• A1 – Engine Repair
• A5 – Brakes

Special Conditions Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program. Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Application and Selection Procedure

• An online application must be fully completed.
• Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum education, experience, license and/or certification requirements to be considered.
• Applicants whose qualifications best meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral examination (weighted 100%), which will be scheduled once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
• Selection Interview
• Background
• Appointment