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POSITION DESCRIPTION Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno! The City of Fresno is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I - a great entry-level opportunity to work on a wide range of City vehicles and equipment, including trucks, refuse trucks, trolleys, and other heavy duty vehicles and equipment. You’ll handle everything from road calls to inspections of engines, transmissions, and electrical systems—all while gaining hands-on experience and learning from seasoned professionals. After one year of satisfactory performance at the Heavy Equipment Mechanic I level along with the necessary training and experience, incumbents are eligible to promote to Heavy Equipment Mechanic II— the journey-level role in the series—with a salary range of $6,287–$7,643. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Maintain and repair various heavy City vehicles and equipment - Perform minor repairs and replace components as needed - Assist with engine tune-ups and system adjustments - Inspect and test engines, transmissions, and electrical systems 1 - Respond to road calls for on-site equipment repairs - Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues - Use diagnostic tools and software for vehicle assessments - Maintain clean work areas and accurate service records - Perform related duties as required Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Current vacancies exist in the Fleet Maintenance Division of the General Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months. Requirements Minimum Qualifications/Requirements THE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list. Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion AND One (1) year of full-time paid experience performing routine maintenance and simple repairs on diesel, gasoline, or alternative fuel powered cars, trucks, buses, construction equipment, and other vehicles and equipment. A certification of completion or Associate’s Degree from a recognized vocational, technical, or accredited college or university program in automotive or heavy equipment technology may be substituted for required experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification. Within thirty (30) days of appointment must obtain a valid Commercial Instructional Permit. Within twelve (12) months must obtain and maintain throughout the entire term of employment in this classification a valid Commercial Class B California Driver’s License with required endorsements and without air brake restriction. Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must possess and maintain throughout the entire term of employment in this classification the following two (2) valid certifications issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the Medium Heavy Truck (T) Series: • Brakes (T4) • Steering & Suspension (T5) Incumbents must take the two (2) above certification examinations within the first six (6) months of appointment. Failure to obtain the ASE certifications within twelve (12) months of appointment will be cause for termination from this class. This class is in a flexibly-staffed s