Heavy Equipment Mechanic I - Southeast Fleet

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I - Southeast Fleet

Salary

$23.31 - $28.67 Hourly

Location

1318 SE LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78220, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01351

Department

Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing preventative maintenance activities on heavy and off-road equipment. Performs minor repairs on light-duty vehicles and trucks. Working conditions are primarily in an outside or shop environment with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dust, damp/wet surfaces, high noise levels, oily surfaces, and hazardous heavy equipment. May require shift work, weekends, nights, and holidays. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location

Southeast Fleet Shop - 1318 Southeast Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78220

Work Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Shift rotates every 6 weeks

Essential Job Functions

• Performs assigned preventative maintenance work including changing oil and other fluids, greasing joints, and replacing filters on heavy equipment and some light-duty vehicles.
• Performs minor repairs including work on starters, alternators, brakes, belts, hoses, windshield wipers, and gasoline engines.
• Completes required work order paperwork.
• Conducts safety checks on all equipment.
• Assists in heavy equipment repairs and heavy equipment adjustments, frequently lifting and carrying parts or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Assists higher level mechanics on project work.
• Performs other maintenance duties.
• Transports vehicles of all types to work locations or repair vendors.
• Performs inventory, monitors check out/check in of parts, and identifies salvageable parts.
• May change/repair tires and wash equipment, as needed.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience performing essential job functions listed above which could include experience gained through a technical training program.
• Must possess a Texas Class "A" Drivers License (CDL) or obtain within 90 days of employment.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of operating characteristics of a variety of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and diagnostic testing devices used in auto, truck, and heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of automotive heavy equipment systems repair and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of record keeping.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance scheduling techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of automotive and heavy equipment trouble shooting and diagnostic procedures and techniques.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform automotive and heavy equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose defects and repair needs on a wide variety of automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to utilize all tools and equipment used in automotive and heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

03

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

Which one of the following Drivers Licenses do you have?

• Class "A" Commercial Drivers License
• Class "B" Commercial Drivers License
• Class "C" Drivers License
• None of the above.

06

If you do not have a valid Class "A" Texas Commercial Drivers License, do you have the ability to obtain a Class "A" Texas Commercial Drivers License within ninety (90) days of employment?

• Yes
• No
• I already have a valid Class "A" Texas Commercial Drivers License

07

How many years of experience performing the essential job functions listed above, which could include experience gained through a technical training program, do you have?

• None
• Six (6) months - 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

08

Select any of the following items that you have at least one ( 1 ) year of professional experience working with:

• Refuse/Waste Trucks
• Street Sweepers
• Pothole Repair Trucks
• Other Municipality Heavy Duty Equipment
• None of the above

09

Describe your professional experience with completing major repairs such as heavy equipment hydraulics, engine repair, and/or welding. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

10

I understand that for this position I will be required to pass a DOT physical examination conducted by a City of San Antonio medical provider and receive a minimum of a 1-year medical certification card as a condition of employment. I further understand that this requirement applies to current City employees applying for CDL positions and if I am a current City employee, I will no longer be grandfathered under the Driver Safety Program Administrative Directive 4.8 if I apply and am selected for this position.

• I agree
• I disagree

11

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

12

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx