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- Mechanic experience
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Equipment Mechanic III

City of Pasadena, CA -
Pasadena, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$74,912.66 - $93,703.58 a year

Benefits

457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Heavy equipment mechanics
Heavy equipment electrical system troubleshooting
Construction equipment servicing
Non-CDL Class C
Diesel truck repair
Power tools
Vehicle transmission system repair
Mechanical drive systems
Heavy machinery engine diagnostics
Hand tools

Full Job Description

This recruitment is open continuous and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for April 23, 2026. Apply now!

The City of Pasadena is looking for a skilled and detailed-oriented Equipment Mechanic III who will provide maintenance assistance to multiple trucks and equipment in the Building Systems & Fleet Management Division of the Public Works Department. This division is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and disposing of the City's fuel-powered fleet, which consists of approximately 1,250 vehicles and other pieces of equipment. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a hard-working, reliable, and dependable professional.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have recent experience working on heavy-duty equipment, loaders, street sweepers, trash trucks, dump trucks, boom trucks, sewer trucks, and rescue ambulances. The ideal candidate will also have the necessary electrical diagnostic skills to effectively diagnose and repair computer-controlled engines, transmissions, and CNG controlled systems.

Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

Inspects and diagnoses operating problems in heavy-duty gasoline, CNG and diesel vehicles, and construction equipment.
Completes preventive maintenance service; determines needed repairs.
Overhauls and repairs brakes, differentials, universal joints, motors, ignition systems, fuel injection systems, electrical or hydraulic systems in refuse trucks, loaders, bucket trucks, cranes, street sweepers, rescue ambulances, sewer trucks, construction equipment, and other heavy-duty vehicles.
Interprets electrical circuits and machine drawings of motorized equipment.
Disassembles motors and mechanical operating equipment and attachments.
Installs and fits new or reconditioned parts.
Replaces and adjusts brakes, clutches, ignition, and fuel systems.
Operates test equipment and power tools.
May perform acetylene and electric welding.
Completes records of work done and parts used.
May oversee work performed by apprentices.
May perform out of class assignments as required by operational demands.

Qualification Guidelines

COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

Action & Results Focus - Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Learning Agility - Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work
Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing
Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of recent journey level experience as a mechanic repairing heavy gasoline and diesel vehicles or construction equipment OR
Successful completion of a state approved 4-year apprentice mechanic program with two (2) years of the journey level experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Individuals with six (6) or more years of experience working with heavy-duty pieces of equipment, such as street sweepers, rescue ambulances, front loaders, boom trucks, trash trucks, and hydraulic systems will be deemed most qualified.
Must possess the diagnostic skills required to effectively diagnose and repair computer-controlled engines, transmissions and CNG controlled systems.
ASE certification and BIT inspection experience are deemed most desirable.
Experience working on sanitation vehicles is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of any combination of application evaluation, written exam, oral panel interview, department interview and may be required to complete a brief soft-skills assessment during the selection process. The candidate assessment provides insight into core interpersonal skills, behavioral traits, and preferred work environment—helping us support your success in the role.

VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Building Systems & Fleet Management Division of the Public Works Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill these vacancies and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.

Special Requirements

A valid SMOKE certification must be obtained by the end of probation and maintained as a condition of continued employment.

A valid Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment.

A Class B license with Airbrake Endorsement must be obtained by the end of probation and maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Must possess necessary hand and power tools required to perform duties of the job.

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