The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for one Equipment Mechanic-in-Training or Equipment Mechanic! Depending on the applicant qualifications, the position will be filled at the appropriate level/salary of either an Equipment Mechanic-in-Training or Equipment Mechanic.

The City of Sunnyvale offers:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals
• Retirement Pension
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute
• Retiree medical benefits available

Under supervision of the Fleet Services Coordinator, performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of a variety of automobiles, trucks, fire trucks, light and heavy equipment, auxiliary power units and other City equipment; performs related work as required. Possession of a Class B drivers license is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience
The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Equipment Mechanic-In-Training
Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND

Completion of a two-year automotive technology course of study from a technical institute/college or six months of hands-on mechanic experience in repairing light and/or heavy power driven equipment.

Equipment Mechanic
Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND

Two years of experience as a mechanic-in-training with the City of Sunnyvale or two years of journey level experience in repairing light and/or heavy power driven equipment.

Licenses/Certificates

Equipment Mechanic-in-Training: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.

Equipment Mechanic: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.

Some positions in the Equipment Mechanic classification require possession and maintenance of a class A or B California driver's license and a safe driving record.

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The position opens on Friday, November 1, 2024 and the final filing date is Monday, November 25, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position.

City of Sunnyvale, CA jobs

Equipment Mechanic-in-Training / Equipment Mechanic