Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I

Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I

Salary

$5,040.00 - $6,126.00 Monthly

Location

156 S. BROADWAY, TURLOCK, CA 95380

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

2026-FMMI-1780-01

Department

Muni

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Information/Definition

Under general supervision, performs semiskilled and skilled journey level work in the mechanical repair and maintenance of light and heavy gasoline, CNG, hybrid, electric and diesel driven automotive and other mechanical equipment.

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments.

Distinguishing Characteristics

These classes are the entry and journey levels of the maintenance mechanic series. Positions in the class perform technical mechanical work. Work involves the application of mechanical knowledge and techniques.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision and direction from Fleet Services Manager, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance Mechanic, Sr. and from higher level technical.

Essential Functions - Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Inspect vehicles and equipment for needed repairs; perform necessary repairs as required or determined appropriate.
• Lubricate automotive and power-driven equipment with the use of air pressure and lubrication tools.
• Drain and refill crankcases; inspect and fill gearboxes with lubricants; replace lubricant fittings; maintain lubrication records;
• Repair and maintenance of public transit buses.
• Inspect, charge, and replace batteries.
• Change and repair tires on light and heavy equipment.
• Clean and wash motorized equipment.
• Wash and otherwise keep shop and equipment in clean and orderly condition. Make necessary mechanical adjustments to automotive and other power-driven equipment.
• May assist Equipment Mechanic in mechanical overhaul and repair work.
• Maintain necessary records of time, materials, and parts used.
• Pack and replace wheel bearings.
• Replace shock absorbers, fan belts, radiator hoses and u-joints.
• Perform general overhaul, tune-up and repair work on automobiles and related power-driven equipment.
• Inspect, adjust and replace necessary units and parts including cooling, fuel and exhaust components.
• May fabricate and modify parts and equipment.
• Repair and overhaul brakes, ignition systems, electrical systems, transmission, differentials, and hydraulic systems; inspect, repair, overhaul and assemble automotive electrical equipment such as generators, distributors, magnetos and starters.
• Perform inspections of automotive or mechanical equipment to determine repair needs of estimate cost of repairs; perform occasional metal work by cutting, welding other procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Servicing and minor maintenance of automotive and other power-driven equipment.
• Oils, greases, and lubrication devices, and other tools and materials used in servicing equipment. The methods and materials used in cleaning and washing automotive equipment.
• Ratings and sizes of tires for sedans, light and heavy trucks and equipment, tractors and heavy earth moving equipment.

Ability to:

• Learn principles and practices of auto maintenance
• Learn proper safety techniques
• Lubricate a wide variety of mechanical equipment.
• Maintain time, mileage and servicing records.
• Read manufacturers lubrication charts.
• Identify automotive parts and supplies.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Learn the use of welding (gas and wire) procedures.
• Maintain servicing records.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge

and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One year of journey level experience performing automotive and heavy-duty equipment maintenance and repair.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Licenses:

Possession of a valid, appropriate California Drivers License at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Class B commercial driver's license with air brakes, tank and passenger endorsements is desirable.

Ability to obtain an ASE Brake Certification within 18 months of employment.

Additional Information

Physical Conditions:

Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write and make observations, operate hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to walk, bend, stand, crouch or climb for extended periods of time, operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; ability to lift up to 50 pounds (overhead); ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment as necessary.

An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees are required to serve a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Selection Process:

1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:

• Proof of education - this can be a copy of transcripts or any degree.

2. You may submit your required verification using the following options:

• Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
• Email a copy to agodinez@turlock.ca.us or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA on or before the final filing date.

Applications will be rejected if are they incomplete or required documentation is not attached.

3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.

4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which is based on a pass/ fail basis. In the event that a large number of candidates pass the written examination, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next test phase of the testing process, an oral examination.

5. Candidates who participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list is based solely on the results of the oral exam.

6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.

7. Top candidates from the eligibility list will be referred to the Municipal Services Director for final appointment consideration.

8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam.

Veterans Preference System

The City of Turlock has adopted a veterans preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provided: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. (A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.).

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

Medical Examination and Drug/Alcohol Screening

The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.

Customer Service Policy

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

Benefits

Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.

Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.

Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.

Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the Citys 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.

Deferred Compensation: The City will match employees contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employees base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.

Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employees base payroll will be deposited in each individuals RHS Vantage Care

account.

Health: The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Continuous Service Pay:

Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.

Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary. Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter,

1.5% of base salary.

Additional Benefits:

Associate/Bachelor/Masters Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification) Educational Reimbursement Program Computer Loan ProgramUpon completion of probation.

NOTES:

Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.

WHERE TO APPLY

City of Turlock

Human Relations Department

156 S. Broadway, Suite 235

Turlock, CA 95380-5454

(209) 668-5150

or

Visit our website at: www.cityofturlock.org to apply

All applications must be returned to the Human Relations Department no later than Tuesday, October 6 , 2026 at 5 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

Benefits include:

• Enrollment in California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS) under either the 2.7% at 55 for "Classic" employees, or 2% at 62 for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 under "PEPRA", as defined by AB 340.
• "Classic" employees will pay the employees 8% PERS contribution and 1%

of the Employers PERS contribution. The total 9% PERS contribution shall

be deducted as a pretax employee pension expense.

• Retirement benefits will be based on the highest one-year of service.

Conversion of sick leave accrual towards service credit will be allowed in

lieu of sick leave cash out provisions.

• The CalPERS 1959 Survivor Benefit is covered at level 3.
• Employees have the option to purchase Military Service Credits.
• New employees under PEPRA shall have an initial contribution rate of at

least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit

plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is

currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever is greater. All new employees

shall be subject to the mandatory provisions of AB 340.

• Generous 90% premium employer contribution to health plan for employee and family.
• Term Life Insurance at 1½ times annual salary
• Long Term Disability will be provided to all full-time employees
• Liberal vacation, holiday, and leave plans
• Associates Degree Incentive Pay - $50 per month

Bachelors Degree Incentive Pay - $100 per month

Masters Degree Incentive Pay - $150 per month

• Bilingual Pay - 2.5% of base pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Interest free computer loan

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I certify that I can provide verification of High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that my work experience must be clearly listed in the work history section of my application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

• Yes
• No

03

I certify that I have read and understand all of the Minimum Qualifications for this position as listed in the employment announcement and have truthfully answered all questions in this supplemental questionnaire.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Turlock

Address 156 S. Broadway, Ste. 235

Turlock, California, 95380

Phone (209) 668-5150

Website http://www.cityofturlock.org