Equipment Mechanic I/II

Equipment Mechanic Opportunities

The City of Santa Rosa is now hiring motivated and hardworking equipment mechanics to join our team in providing critical services to the local community! The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive city for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Equipment Mechanic I ($36.66 - $42.97 hourly; $76,252.80 - $89,977.60 annually) This is the middle-level classification in the Equipment Mechanic series. Positions in the class work under direction to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair of city vehicles and equipment. Equipment Mechanics I maintain city vehicles and equipment in compliance with established rules and regulations.

Equipment Mechanic II ($42.19-$50.35 hourly; $87,755.20 - $104,728 annually) This is the full journey level classification in the Equipment Mechanic series. Positions in the class work under direction to perform the full range of skilled and complex tasks in the maintenance and repair of city vehicles and equipment.

In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and an excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice between health plans, a top-of-the-line employer-paid vision and dental coverage, tool allowance, and ability to work an alternate work schedule. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits page.

The City of Santa Rosa's Transportation and Public Works Department's Fleet Services Section has immediate openings for experienced equipment mechanics. The Fleet Services Section provides vehicular transportation and equipment services to all city departments. The Mechanic Shop operates from 5:30 am until midnight, with different shift options available (9/80 or 4/10). We provide excellent salary and benefits, and the open position will be filled at the Equipment Mechanic I or Equipment Mechanic II level depending on the skills and experience of the candidates selected. An eligibility list will be created as a result of this recruitment that may be used to fill current and future regular and temporary openings as they occur while the list is active.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the City of Santa Rosa Driving History Standard for Equipment Mechanic. To view the City of Santa Rosa Driving History Standard for Equipment Mechanic I and II, please click HERE.

The successful candidate will:

• Possess two or more years of professional journey level experience performing a wide range of maintenance and repair work on motor vehicles found in a municipal fleet, including light trucks, passenger vehicles, emergency vehicles, transit buses, and heavy equipment
• Be safety oriented, demonstrating knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work and work site
• Communicate effectively
• Have the ability to perform established duties independently, as well as work collaboratively within the team
• Be self-motivated

There are multiple vacant positions that may either be filled at the Equipment Mechanic I or Equipment Mechanic II level depending on the skills and experience of the candidates selected.

How to apply: Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses may be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, generic or minimal responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.

The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment; and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this selection process and may be used to fill current and future vacancies. If you have any questions about this exciting opportunity, please contact Human Resources, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.