High school diploma or Equivalent PLUS: 1.) Three (3) years of full-time, paid experience as a heavy equipment mechanic performing repairs to heavy- and medium-duty motor equipment (This includes vehicles with a minimum GVWR of 18,000 lbs. For full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.