Mechanic

Salary : $77,833.56 - $101,046.36 Annually
Location : Transportation 12650 E. Imperial Hwy., CA
Job Type: Full-Time (General Unit)
Job Number: 27-10EZ/CE
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026 6:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 30

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
The City reserves the right to limit the applications to the first 30 applicants. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Performs a variety of general, skilled and semi-skilled duties in the servicing, repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, buses and other equipment powered by gasoline, diesel, battery electric and compressed natural gas (CNG) fuels; performs related duties as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Equipment Maintenance series. Incumbents are expected to perform assigned activities without detailed instruction as to specific procedures to be followed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED


Works under the general supervision of a Lead Equipment Mechanic.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Does not exercise supervision over other employees.

Essential Duties
Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of vehicles and construction equipment; diagnoses trouble and determines the extent of necessary repairs.
Performs major mechanical repairs and inspections; disassembles, repairs and replaces worn parts, fits new parts and replaces or repairs water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, differentials, brakes and steering gear.
Tunes engines and takes compression tests; repairs standard and electronic ignition systems and adjusts timing and valves; replaces or adjusts emission control devices; installs new or rebuilt engines. Overhauls engines; rewires and reconditions electrical systems components.
Performs wheel balancing; repairs or replaces exhaust systems, ignition and door locks, windows, regulators, and gauges. Services, repairs, and maintains power lawn mowers, small gasoline engines, pumps, and miscellaneous equipment and tools. Performs road tests and responds to emergency road calls.
May use arc and gas welding equipment and techniques to construct, repair, and modify parts and equipment; performs basic body repair work and machine shop work; fabricates special construction and maintenance equipment.
Keeps records of time, materials, parts, and work performed by use of worksheets and computer software program to generate work orders; determines supplies, materials, parts, and equipment necessary to complete repairs; makes recommendations on the need to replace equipment or vehicles.
May serve as acting lead in the absence of the Lead Equipment Mechanic on an occasional basis.

Qualification Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: techniques and methods of overhauling and repairing gasoline and alternate and diesel fuel powered equipment and related components, including engines, carburetors, and electrical systems; methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the trade and their use in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment; preventive maintenance inspection methods: safety regulation and safe working practices.
Ability to: diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work; repair and overhaul gasoline and alternate and diesel fuel powered equipment and related components with a minimum of supervision; read, interpret, and follow schematics and maintenance manuals; operate mechanical test equipment; understand and follow oral and written directions; prepare simple records such as completing work orders and logging completed work in individual vehicle folders; operate a computer terminal to establish work orders and maintain records; work safely.
Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Example combinations include:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years of progressively responsible experience as an equipment mechanic. Technical training in vehicle mechanics is highly desirable.
Required Licenses and Certificates

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class A or B commercial California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grasp, feel or operate objects and tools and to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, push, pull, smell, talk and hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include machine and mobile equipment operation.
Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions, is near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to noise, vibration, oils, gases, fumes, odors or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
SELECTION PROCESS

Apply online at Employment application must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted. Following the closing date, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuation in the selection process. The selection process will include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance.
The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment. To claim veteran's preference an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form. An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled examination/interview date. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices.
Benefits for General Unit Employees
Retirement: Membership in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) is as follows: Employees hired after January 1, 2013 who are new to Cal-PERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled into the 2% @ 62 retirement plan formula and will be required to pay up to 50% of the "normal costs" currently 8.5%). Returning members with a break in service less than six months may be enrolled into the 2% @ 55 retirement plan formula and will be required to pay 7% of their reportable compensation (employee contribution), if eligible. Furthermore as a result of PEPRA, CalPERS will take into account prior service at a reciprocal retirement system (or system that has similar agreements with CalPERS, such as CalSTRS) when determining your benefit formula when you enter membership with a CalPERS employer.


Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to provide help to employees and members of their families who are experiencing personal problems. For more information contact the Department of Human Resources.


Paid Holidays: The City currently observes ten holidays plus two floating holidays.


Vacation Leave: Eighty hours per year after completion of one year; 120 hours per year after completion of 5 years; 160 hours per year after completion of ten years or more.


Sick Leave : Credit for sick leave with pay shall accrue at the rate of (8) hours for each calendar month of service. A 3,000 hour Hourly Unit employee who is hired to a full-time position, shall have the right to use any previously earned sick leave while serving their probationary period in the new promotional classification. However, the probationary period will be extended by the amount of time used.


Medical Plan: Each employee has a choice of insurance plans offered through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City currently pays the monthly premium cost up to $1,600.


Dental Insurance: Covered through Delta Dental Plan. The City pays 100% of the premium for employee plus dependents.


Vision Insurance: Covered through Vision Services Program (VSP). The City pays 100% of the premium for employee plus dependents.


Group Life Insurance Plan: Life insurance is provided at no cost to the employee. The City provides $5,000 term insurance to employees with less than 5 years of service. Effective the first month following completion of 5 years continuous service, employees are covered with insurance equal to one and one-half times their annual salary.


Voluntary Insurance Plans: Optional Supplemental Life, Short Term Disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Cancer insurance policies are available at the employee's cost.

Long Term Disability Insurance: The City pays 100% of the insurance plan.


Deferred Compensation: Option plan available at employee's cost.


A Six Month Probationary Period : Must be satisfactorily served by each employee before he/she is considered for permanent employment.


Veteran's Preference : The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment. To claim veteran's preference an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form. An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge.


Seniority Credits: Current City employees in promotional, open, and open/promotional examinations for represented classifications may be allowed promotional seniority points provided the exam is otherwise successfully completed.
01


Do you possess a valid California driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you currently have Passenger Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

03


Vehicle Maintenance/Repair: Please indicate the types of buses and vehicles on which you have worked. Include the Make, Model and Year of each vehicle listed.
04


Engine Repairs: Describe your experience which demonstrates your ability to install, rebuild and overhaul engines.
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Coursework/Training: List any related coursework and training in vehicle maintenance. Please indicate course title, college, and date course completed.
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CNG & Hybrid Vehicles: Describe your experience as it relates to CNG and Hybrid Vehicles.
Required Question