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With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values work-life balance and offers an alternative work schedule with every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, competitive pay, generous benefits and a substantial retirement package. Contribute to our vibrant community and join our team!
The City of Vacaville is currently recruiting to fill three (3) full-time Equipment Mechanic positions within the Public Works Department Fleet Division. This recruitment will also establish an eligibility list to be used for any future vacancies over the next 12-month period.
Salary and Benefits Information
$80,292 - $97,595 Annually
Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:
Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
Deferred compensation plan with City contribution, no employee match required
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account
This position is eligible for certification pay:
Emergency Vehicle Technician I = $2,560/year ($98.46 per pay period)
Emergency Vehicle Technician II = $3,070/year ($118.07 per pay period)
Emergency Vehicle Technician III = $5,120/year ($196.92 per pay period)
All tools, tool boxes and diagnostic equipment required for this position are provided by the City of Vacaville.
As an Equipment Mechanic for the City of Vacaville, you'll be at the heart of maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles, from public safety units to heavy construction machinery. Whether you're troubleshooting an engine, repairing high-pressure hydraulic systems or welding custom parts, every day presents new and exciting challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and technology, while ensuring the City's Fleet operations run smoothly. If you love working with your hands, solving mechanical puzzles and being an essential part of your community, this job is for you!
Additional duties include:
Execute preventive maintenance schedules that keep the fleet running efficiently.
Respond to emergency vehicle breakdowns with quick, efficient repairs in the field.
Perform hands-on work fabricating and customizing parts using drilling, cutting and welding equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical systems, from high-voltage generators to ignition systems.
Rebuild complex hydraulic systems including pumps, hoses, and valves, to keep the City’s machinery in top shape.
Collaborate with public safety teams ensuring police cars and fire trucks are equipped and ready.
Use advanced computer diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and optimize vehicle performance.
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ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate is a skilled mechanic with problem-solving and a passion for working with vehicles and heavy equipment, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys overcoming maintenance challenges. Ideal knowledge, skills and/or abilities to include:
Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and make quick, effective decisions.
Passionate about continuous learning and up-to-date technology.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Additional automotive/equipment maintenance classes are desirable.
Experience: Two years of work experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and other power-driven equipment. Previous experience maintaining transit or school buses and/or heavy construction equipment is desirable. Completion of a specialized course of study or apprentice program can be substituted for one year of experience.
License or Certificate: Possession of the National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) test for T(4) Brakes, and T(8) Preventative Maintenance Inspections and EPA Type II Certificate for handling refrigerants are desirable at the time of hire and are conditions of passing probation and of continued employment.
A Class B License with passenger endorsement is required prior to completion of probation and is a condition of continued employment.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by the closing of this recruitment. Applications received before 5:30 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2024, will be in the first application review. Applications submitted after that deadline will be reviewed on a continuous basis.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.
Cover letters and resumes are encouraged as a supplement but cannot be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below:
https://www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/government/human-resources/job-application-faqs
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include an education and employment verification, DMV review, drug screen, medical exam and a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review).
