Mechanic

We’re Hiring Our Next Mechanic — Join a Team That Keeps Grants Pass Moving!

Are you a skilled, motivated, and hands-on mechanic looking for a role where your expertise truly matters? The City of Grants Pass is excited to announce an opening for a Mechanic — a key member of our Public Works Fleet Division who helps keep our City’s vehicles and equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently.

What You’ll Do:
 You’ll take on a wide variety of mechanical challenges, including
 • Vehicle inspections, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of light- to medium-duty automobiles, trucks, public safety vehicles, and off-road power equipment.
 • Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, tune-ups, and repairs using specialized testing and maintenance equipment.
 • Providing excellent internal customer service and maintaining accurate service records.
 • Responding to emergency field repair needs when required — because sometimes the job calls for quick thinking and expertise on the go.

What You’ll Need:
 • Your own journeyman-level hand tools, including standard metric wrenches and sockets.
 • The City supplies specialized diagnostic and manufacturer-specific tools, so you’ll always have the right tech for the job.

Work Schedule:
 • Monday through Friday
 • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
 As part of the Public Works Fleet Division, you’ll be joining an energetic, dynamic department where your technical strengths directly support the operational heartbeat of our City. Your work helps ensure that every department — from public safety to public works — has the reliable equipment needed to serve our community.

The City of Grants Pass is proud to be a High-Performance Organization with a strong Mission, Vision, and Values guiding our culture. We believe the best ideas come from empowered teams who share a clear vision of the community’s goals. Here, we celebrate excellence through trust, collaboration, personal growth, and pride in our achievements.

Who We’re Looking For:
We want adaptable, creative, motivated individuals who value teamwork, accountability, open communication, and meaningful results. If you thrive in a supportive team environment and take pride in delivering exceptional public service, you’ll fit right in.

Ready to join a crew that takes pride in their craft and their community?

Apply today and help keep the City of Grants Pass running strong!

A High School Diploma or GED and five years of automotive and/or medium and heavy truck mechanic experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class require):

• Valid driver's license, Oregon Class C with an acceptable driving record

 The following requirements must be met within 12 months of appointment:

• Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification (IMACA, MVAC or equivalent)

 The following certifications are preferred:

• Oregon Driver’s License – Class B with airbrake endorsement
• ASE Master Automotive Technician and/or Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician 
• EVT Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 Certificate 
• EVT Law Enforcement Vehicle Technician Certification

Application materials are completed on-line and attach your resume and cover letter.  Any application that is missing a cover letter, resume, or supplemental questionnaire will not be considered.  No late, incomplete or faxed applications will be accepted.
 
The required materials to be turned in by the application deadline for this recruitment are:
1. City Application
2. Supplemental Questionnaire 
3. Resume
4. Cover Letter
 
Employment history is required to be completed on the employment application, a resume cannot be substituted.

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position.  The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing.  Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a psychological screening, physical, functional and drug screening.
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.
  
 All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.
  
 Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
 
Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.
 
 It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
 
 In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.    Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.

EEO
 
 

Salary : $52,451 - $66,368