Mechanic

Salary : $80,808.00 - $101,004.80 Annually
Location : Oakdale Public Works *NEW LOCATION*
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600104
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets & Fleet
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


The City of Oakdale's mission is to provide high-quality, reliable services and foster a safe, clean, and welcoming community .

Description
We are seeking an experienced mechanic who takes pride in their craft and is looking for an opportunity to grow alongside a progressive and expanding organization. The City of Oakdale continues to invest in its employees, facilities, and services, making this an exciting time to join our team.

This position is based out of the City's new Public Works facility, which includes a dedicated mechanic work area designed to support efficient and safe maintenance operations. We encourage interested candidates to learn more about our facility here:
The Public Works Department, City organization, and Oakdale community continue to experience growth, creating opportunities for professional development, expanded responsibilities, and long-term career success.
Under general supervision, this position performs work in the maintenance, servicing, and repair of automotive, truck, and other mechanical equipment, including preventive maintenance and general overhaul work on gasoline and diesel engines and electrical equipment on a variety of City-owned equipment. The successful candidate must be familiar with a variety of pieces of equipment, comfortable using technology to document process and repairs, and be a creative problem-solver.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates are identified. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

More specific details will be provided if applicable, but our anticipated hiring timeline is as follows:

• Week of July 6, 2026 - Initial review of applications
• Week of July 13, 2026 - First round virtual interview
• Week of July 20, 2026 - Second round in person interview

if candidate is selected:

• Tuesday August 11, 2026 - Council appointment
• Wednesday August 12, 2026 - Earliest start

Oakdale provides a competitive compensation structure, great benefits including 13 paid holidays and participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees are provided with up to $600 annually for cell phone allowance/reimbursement, $500 annually for reimbursement of safety boots/protective outer gear, and up to $100 annually for the cost of prescription safety glasses. The City also supplies uniforms and equipment to perform the job.

The department enjoys strong support from the community and City Council and has excellent working relationships with other City departments. If you are looking for a career where you can be part of serving the community and helping support its essential functions, consider this opportunity.
Expectations

• Prepare, evaluate and complete preventative maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors, in a cost-effective and timely manner
• Perform general overhaul and preventive maintenance work on mechanical equipment, including but not limited to: vans, automobiles, light and heavy trucks, road maintenance equipment, park's turf maintenance equipment, air compressors, chain saws, snow removal equipment, tractors, water pumps, generators, trailers, and other city-owned equipment
• Diagnose and perform electrical repairs such as wiring, emergency lighting, WiMax, AVL/GPS, and two-way radio equipment
• Operate tire changer, wheel balancer, brake lathe, cutting torch, and welders
• Diagnose complex vehicle and equipment problems
• Evaluate the status of mechanical equipment and perform or schedule needed repairs
• Perform tune-ups, adjustments, and oil changes
• Operate diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electronic, and air-driven tools.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work
• Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records on all work performed and supplies used
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• Develop and maintain shop procedures for the maintenance and repair of equipment and mechanical systems
• Perform DOT Commercial Vehicle inspections. Assist in all aspects of Public Works maintenance activities within but not limited to the Parks, Recreation, Streets, and Utility divisions
• Respond to after-hours calls/inquiries as directed or needed during any calendar day
• Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
• Ability to take direction and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Ability to operate a laptop computer in order to process work orders using the City's asset management and work order program and diagnose both gasoline and diesel engine fuel management systems, vehicle body management systems, and snow and ice control equipment.
• Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks, including work outside the fleet division, as assigned.
• Must be able to work in conjunction with other department staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned

COMPLEXITY
Processes, procedures, or software vary from one assignment to the next, although assignments are related in function and objective.
RESPONSIBILITY
Supervision

This position carries out a group of procedures using the general methods and desired results that the supervisor indicates. This position selects from among the most appropriate of several guidelines, makes minor adjustments to methods, and refers unforeseen situations to others for solution.

Moderate coordination of work with other individuals (Non-Supervisory)
Impact

Work product or service affects the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of further processes or services.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORK CONDITIONS
The physical demands and work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hazards

Moderately strenuous - Occasionally runs, and/or frequently climbs up to 50 steps, and/or continuously balances, bend/stoops, kneels, crouches, squats, crawls, stands, walks, or reaches above shoulder level, and/or exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Push/pull, lift, and carry up to 100 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, this position will use: close vision, far vision, depth perception, visual acuteness, color vision, and peripheral vision.
While performing the duties of this job, this position will use their right hand for simple, firm, and fine handling or manipulation and will use their left hand for simple, firm, and fine handling or manipulation.
While performing the duties of this job, this position will use their right foot and/or left foot for repetitive movements.
Surroundings

High Risk - Exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions, working in narrow aisles or passageways, work around moving mechanical parts, working in close quarters, exposure to extreme heat, exposure to extreme cold, and working at unguarded heights.
Access to Public Data:

This position may encounter not public data in the course of these duties. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to perform the duties. While data are being accessed, this position should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, this position must properly store the not public data.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals employed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and qualifications required of personnel in this job. The employer may and reserves its right to change the job description and establish, modify or eliminate job duties and responsibilities and jobs at its discretion with or without notice.
Minimum qualifications


Education

• High school diploma or GED certificate

Experience

• One (1) year of experience in mechanical equipment repair or related field.

Training, Certificates, and Licenses

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Possess or obtain (within six (6) months of hire) and maintain a valid Class A CDL driver's license.
• Possess a DOT Minnesota Commercial Vehicle Inspector's Certificate or obtain within six (6) months
• ASE certification or ability to obtain in one (1) year

Other

• Furnish a complete set of hand tools

Desired qualifications


Education

• Associate's degree as Automotive Technician, Diesel Technician, Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician, Heavy Construction Equipment Technician

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in mechanical equipment repair or related field

Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses

• Current ASE Certification in any of the following: Automotive & Light Truck (A1-A9, X1), Auto Maintenance & Light Repair (G1), Medium-Heavy Truck (T1-T8)

Data Practices Notice

In accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the City of Oakdale is required to inform you of your rights as they relate to the private or confidential information collected from you. Private or confidential data is information that is available to you, but not to the public.


The private or confidential data supplied by you will be used to determine your eligibility with the City of Oakdale. If you are appointed, it will be placed in your personnel file and used for payroll and other record-keeping purposes.


The private data supplied by you is available only to you, to city employees and officials whose job duties require review of the data, and other individuals and agencies as provided by state and federal law who have a bona fide need for the data.


Filling out the application is voluntary. Except for explicitly optional requested information, refusal to provide a complete application may result in immediate disqualification from consideration.


By submitting an application, you have read and understand the information given above regarding the Minnesota Data Practices Act.


The City of Oakdale understands that its employees are its greatest assets. Accordingly, we seek to offer a comprehensive benefits package that meets employee needs throughout their working life. Our plan includes medical care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off. The city also supports employees through wellness options, employee assistance availability, and department specific initiatives.

Part-time employees who are employed on a schedule of more than twenty hours per week receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

The benefit options below are applicable for regular, full or part-time employees and may vary based on labor agreement or specific position.


2026

• Medical : Medica (three plan options) - City contribution for both single and family premiums, as well as HSA contributions in accordance with City policy.
  • Employees may make additional HSA contributions if enrolled in the City's medical plan
• Dental : Mutual of Omaha -Four tiers of coverage are available.
• Life insurance: Mutual of Omaha -The City provides a life insurance coverage for employees. Additional coverage may be purchased if you choose to do so.
• Short-Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha - The City offers pays the premium for this coverage which provides for up to 66.67% of your normal weekly pay, up to $400 for up to 12 weeks and is payable on the 8th day of disability.
• Long-Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha - The City offers pays the premium for this coverage which provides for up to 60% of your normal monthly pay, up to $3,000 per month and starts on the 90th day of disability.
• Additional benefits :
  • Voluntary vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity group plans
  • Participation in the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)
  • Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • 457 Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off: generous paid time off program including Minnesota Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays: The city provides 12 named paid holidays
• Floating Holiday: The city provides one paid floating holiday
• Cell phone, uniform, and vehicle allowance - varies by position
• Flexible and Remote Working Opportunities - varies by position
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Strong Employee Culture
• The opportunity to make a difference to the Oakdale community

01


In accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the City of Oakdale is required to inform you of your rights as they relate to the private or confidential information collected from you. Private or confidential data is information that is available to you, but not to the public. The private or confidential data supplied by you will be used to determine your eligibility with the City of Oakdale. If you are appointed, it will be placed in your personnel file and used for payroll and other record-keeping purposes. The private data supplied by you is available only to you, to city employees and officials whose job duties require review of the data, and other individuals and agencies as provided by state and federal law who have a bona fide need for the data. Filling out the application is voluntary. Except for explicitly optional requested information, refusal to provide a complete application may result in immediate disqualification from consideration. I declare that I have read and understand the information given above regarding the Minnesota Data Practices Act

• Accept
• Do not accept - please reject this application

02


What best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Some college
• Other

03


Do you have a Class A commercial driver's license with air brakes and tanker endorsement and Minnesota driving privileges?

• Yes
• No

04


Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

05


How many years of experience do you have in mechanical equipment repair?

• 0-1 years
• 1-2 years
• 2+ years

06


Do you have a DOT Minnesota Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Certificate?

• Yes
• No, and I am unable to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• I held it previously, but it is now expired
• No, but I am able to obtain within six (6) months of hire

07


Do you have an ASE certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire?

• Yes, I do currently have an ASE certification
• No, I do not currently have an ASE certification, but CAN get one within 1 year
• No, I do not currently have an ASE certification, and CANNOT get one within 1 year

08


If hired, are you able to furnish your own set of tools?

• Yes
• No

09


What kind of work environment are you looking for?
10


Is there anything in your professional or personal conduct that could be potentially embarrassing to a future employer or could impair your ability to perform your work, if it were learned at a later time? If so, please explain the circumstances.

• No
• Yes, explanation below

11


If you answered yes, please provide an explanation. Please note that the existence of any prior issues does not necessarily disqualify you from further consideration so you are encouraged to be honest. Thank you.
Required Question