Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II

Salary

$33.55 - $42.81 Hourly

Location

Modesto, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

04746

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

MCEA

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

Love getting your hands dirty and fixing things that roar, rumble, or roll? We're on the hunt for a skilled technician with at least one year of wrench-turning experience to join our Public Works Fleet team! If you've got a knack for diagnosing and repairing gas or diesel-powered equipment, even better! Bring your skills as the next Heavy Equipment Mechanic to a team that keeps the city running strong.

Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:

2.5% Education Incentive (bachelors degree)

5% Education Incentive (masters degree)

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible to maintain and make minor and major mechanical repairs to the Citys transit buses, gasoline or diesel powered automotive, heavy construction, fire apparatus, and other power-driven equipment; to diagnose and repair vehicle components and control systems; and to perform related duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. It is the applicants responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applications will be screened to the most qualified. Please do not substitute any part of the application with the words "see resume".

The following information is provided for use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

Tentative Testing Schedule

In-person Written Exam

Week of 10/19/26 or week of 10/26/26

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

Essential and Marginal Function Statements

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City transit buses, automobiles, trucks, fire apparatus and a variety of other diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment.

Receive information from users, evaluate equipment problems, and determine action required for facilitating repair.

Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts and equipment for City transit buses and automotive and heavy equipment; weld, braze, cut, shape, and fasten metal parts; fabricate and weld vehicle frames, chassis, and exhaust systems.

Use welding equipment, drill press, lathes, grinders, and a large assortment of other power and hand tools and measurement instruments required for journey level fabrication work.

Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, valves, clutches, and air and hydraulic systems.

Tune up engines, replacing electrical, electronic, and ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems.

Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, hydraulic systems, and related parts and equipment.

Diagnose and repair components, including generators, alternators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches.

Diagnose, maintain, and repair air conditioning systems, climate systems, computerized control systems, ignition systems, power steering, and cooling systems.

Repair, adjust, and replace brake systems including disc, hydraulic, and air brakes.

Diagnose and repair wheelchair lifts and coin collection equipment.

Make roadside repairs as required.

Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials.

Maintain work, time, and material records.

Diagnose and repair various electronic and computer-controlled devices.

Diagnose and repair emissions systems.

Tests vehicle to ensure problem has been resolved.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Marginal Functions:

Assist other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of transit buses and other gas- and diesel-powered equipment.

Operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment.

Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in welding and fabrication work.

Operating and repair characteristics of City transit buses and a wide variety of other light and heavy equipment.

Diagnostic methods.

Computers and electronics in vehicle applications.

Ability to:

Perform skilled welding and fabrication work.

Perform journey level equipment mechanical work, including the troubleshooting of equipment for both major and minor repair work.

Perform journey level equipment mechanical work including the troubleshooting of equipment for both major and minor repair work.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Accurately determine appropriate mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.

Assist in the training and supervision of less experienced staff.

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:

Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and automotive and heavy equipment repair duties.

Training:

High School diploma or GED equivalency, supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas- and diesel-powered equipment.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial California driver's license.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Vehicle Inspection Pollution Controls license.

In compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, possession of an appropriate Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification.

Possession of certifications in three (3) areas in heavy-duty class issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is required within one (1) year of appointment.

Failure to obtain any of the required licenses/certificates within the prescribed time may result in release from probation or termination.

Additional Requirements:

Possession of a complete set of mechanic hand tools through 1-1/2" and a toolbox.

Modesto City Employee Association (MCEA)

Employee benefits are subject to change and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect please see the Memoranda of Understanding.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM: CalPERS enrollment in either the 2% @ 60 or the 2% @ 62 formula is dependent on eligibility, as per AB 340. Employee pays the full member contribution. Retirement benefit is based on the employees three year final compensation average. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required 1.45% Medicare contribution by both the City and the employee (applies to employees hired after 4-1-86).

HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of holiday credit.

VACATION: Accrual normally begins at a rate of two weeks per year, with incremental increases to five weeks at 21 years of service. Employees may accumulate up to twice their annual accrual.

SICK LEAVE: Accumulated at 8 hours per month, 96 hours per year. Employees may accumulate up to 2,100 hours.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: Health, dental and vision coverage is provided. The Citys monthly contribution to health, dental and vision benefits is based on a three-tier system as follows:

$ 2,110.00 Employee + Family

$ 1,494.00 Employee + 1 Dependent

$ 748.00 Employee Only

$ 450.00 Opt Out

The employee pays the balance. An employee who opts out of health coverage receives the amount noted above minus dental and vision premium on their paycheck and treated as taxable income. Dental and vision coverage continuation is available upon retirement.

LIFE INSURANCE: Coverage in the amount of $20,000 is provided by the City. Supplemental coverage is available at employee cost.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: coverage is provided by the City, at City cost. This benefit pays 66 2/3% of the first $12,000 per month in salary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: With a matching contribution by the employee, the City will contribute 1% of salary, (increasing to 2% after 15 years of service) to a voluntary 457 Plan.

RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (RHS): $2,880 initial deposit provided upon completion of a two (2) year vesting period. After initial contribution, the City shall contribute $130 per month.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Available to employees and dependents. Plan provides up to 3 counseling visits per incident, at City expense.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Bachelors degree pays in the amount of 2.5% of salary and Masters degree pays in the amount of 5% of salary.

BILINGUAL INCENTIVE LEAVE: Employees who pass a review panel and are needed in this capacity by the department, will receive 3 hours of Bilingual Leave Time per pay period into their Compensatory Time Off (CTO) balance.

UNIFORM AND UNIFORM ALLOWANCE PROGRAM: is provided for some positions.

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM is provided for some positions.

LONGEVITY PAY: 2.5% of salary at 10 years of service.

SECTION 125 PLAN: Providing for pre-tax deductions for employee-paid health premium and dependent care costs.

01

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following Supplemental Questions. I understand these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. I certify that all information provided on this application and the Supplemental Questions is true to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes

02

This classification is eligible for Veterans Preference. Do you wish to claim Veterans Preference? To qualify you must submit the Veterans Preference Form and DD214 by 5:00 pm on the final filing date. These documents can be submitted to the Human Resources Department by e-mail to hr@modestogov.com, by fax to (209) 571-5813, or by mail to P.O. Box 642, Modesto, CA 95353 (must be received by final filing date.)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of work experience do you have in performing automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair? To be considered, this information must be included in the Work History section of this application.

• No experience - less than 1 year
• 1 - less than 2 years
• 2 - less than 3 years
• 3 - less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

05

Do you currently possess a valid Class B Commercial drivers license?

• Yes
• No, but can obtain one
• No, cannot obtain one

06

Do you possess a complete set of mechanic hand tools through 1-1/2" and toolbox?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess an ASE Certification (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence)?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently possess a Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-609) or EPA-608?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to the above question, please list which of the ASE certification titles you possess. If you answered no, please indicate N/A.

10

List any training programs you have completed and any certificates you possess in equipment maintenance, diesel engines, and automotive repair.

Required Question

Employer City of Modesto

Address 1010 10th Street, Suite 2200

P.O. Box 642

Modesto, California, 95353

Phone (209) 577-5402

Website http://www.modestogov.com