MECHANIC

MECHANIC

Salary

$5,269.33 - $7,415.20 Monthly

Location

Huntington Beach, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

0878-0526

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on June 5, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.

Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval.

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as were looking for the right person to serve as Mechanic with the Public Works Department.

This position offers flexible scheduling options, including a 9/80 or 4/10 workweek.

The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled diagnostic, repair, and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered automotive vehicles and related systems and equipment. Mechanic is the journey-level classification in the Mechanic series. Mechanic differs from Senior Mechanic in the skill level required and the complexity of assigned work.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Performs a wide variety of maintenance and repair on automobiles, light and medium-duty trucks and motorized equipment, including transmissions, gasoline and diesel engines, fuel supply, ignition, suspension, air conditioning, cooling electrical and exhaust systems
• Inspects vehicles and related systems (e.g., mechanical, electronic, electrical); identifies parts, tools and other service needs
• Estimates time and materials needed for repairs; orders parts and supplies and makes necessary repairs
• Overhauls or rebuilds light duty engines
• Fabricates parts and materials. Inspects and road tests completed work for compliance with standards before releasing unit to service
• Responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed
• Observes standard operating practices and safety procedures
• Performs periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazards
• Reports to work as scheduled; may work a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Maintains a regular and consistent attendance record
• Travels to offsite locations within and outside the City
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate.

Experience: Five (5) years' experience as a mechanic diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and maintaining vehicles and equipment.

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Must possess and maintain, or obtain prior to completion of probation, certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the following

• A1 - Engine Repair
• A5 - Brakes

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

• An online application must be fully completed.
• Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum education, experience, license and/or certification requirements to be considered.
• Applicants whose qualifications best meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral examination (weighted 100%), which will be scheduled once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
• Selection Interview
• Background
• Appointment

The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (formerly MEA) members, including:

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.

GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular full-time employees. After four years service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years service.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employees Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:

Classic Miscellaneous Members:

Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55

Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation

Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:

Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62

Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation

Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.

An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). As a result, employees in classifications represented by the HBMT are required, no later than 30 days after commencing employment, to either opt out or become a dues paying HBMT member. All dues are collected via payroll deduction and distributed directly to HBMT for processing.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters" or "Municipal Employees Association".

01

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent certificate?

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate the years of experience you possess as a mechanic diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and maintaining vehicles and equipment.

• None
• Less than five (5) years
• At least five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years or more

03

Briefly describe any experience you have maintaining diesel powered automotive vehicles and related systems and equipment. If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "none".

04

Briefly describe any experience you have performing maintenance on emergency vehicles (e.g. fire trucks, fire engines, ambulances, etc.). If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "none".

05

Do you possess a valid Class C California drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Select the valid certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) you possess from the list below.

• A1- Engine Repair
• A5 - Brakes
• None of the above

07

In the space below, list the certifications you currently possess that are relevant to this position (i.e. ASE, CFMA, hydraulics, diesel, etc.): If you do not possess any relevant certifications, enter "none".

08

Please check off any experience you may have repairing, maintaining, and overhauling in the following categories:

• Vehicles and Equipment
• Large Vehicles
• Stationary Engines and Motors
• All-Electric and Hybrid Engine Motors

09

Are you a CalPERS Retired Annuitant?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Huntington Beach

Address 2000 Main Street

Huntington Beach, California, 92648

Phone (714) 536-5492

Website http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/jobs