The City of Pasadena is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Equipment Mechanic III who will provide maintenance assistance to multiple trucks and equipment in the Building Systems & Fleet Management Division of the Public Works Department. This division is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and disposing of the City's fuel-powered fleet, which consists of approximately 1,250 vehicles and other pieces of equipment. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a hard-working, reliable, and dependable professional.
The ideal candidate will have recent experience working on heavy-duty equipment, loaders, street sweepers, trash trucks, dump trucks, boom trucks, sewer trucks, and rescue ambulances. The ideal candidate will also have the necessary electrical diagnostic skills to effectively diagnose and repair computer-controlled engines, transmissions, and CNG controlled systems.
Competencies: Action & Results Focus, Attention to Detail, Learning Agility, Oral Communication, Writing, Teamwork
Education and Experience: Four (4) years of recent journey level experience as a mechanic repairing heavy gasoline and diesel vehicles or construction equipment OR successful completion of a state approved 4-year apprentice mechanic program with two (2) years of the journey level experience.
Desired Qualifications: Individuals with six (6) or more years of experience working with heavy-duty pieces of equipment, such as street sweepers, rescue ambulances, front loaders, boom trucks, trash trucks, and hydraulic systems will be deemed most qualified. Must possess the diagnostic skills required to effectively diagnose and repair computer-controlled engines, transmissions and CNG controlled systems. ASE certification and BIT inspection experience are deemed most desirable. Experience working on sanitation vehicles is highly desirable.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of any combination of application evaluation, written exam, oral panel interview, department interview and may be required to complete a brief soft-skills assessment during the selection process. The candidate assessment provides insight into core interpersonal skills, behavioral traits, and preferred work environmenthelping us support your success in the role.
Vacancy Information: There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Building Systems & Fleet Management Division of the Public Works Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill these vacancies and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.
A valid SMOKE certification must be obtained by the end of probation and maintained as a condition of continued employment. A valid Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. A Class B license with Airbrake Endorsement must be obtained by the end of probation and maintained as a condition of continued employment. Must possess necessary hand and power tools required to perform duties of the job.