What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic I position at City of Redding?
The City of Redding is seeking a Mechanic I to perform semi-skilled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, mechanical repairs, tire work, and service of a variety of equipment, including light and heavy-duty diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles, construction equipment, fire apparatus, towed equipment, and emergency standby generators.
Join our team and help us keep the City of Redding’s vehicles rolling!
- Current vacancy shift hours: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Tool allowance: $475 (employee provides own tools)
- Hand tools required: minimum size up to 1”
Benefits
✅ Medical, Dental, Vision
✅ CalPERS Retirement Program
✅ Vacation & Sick Leave
✅ Family healthcare from $224.51/pay period (high-deductible medical plan available at no cost)
We Are Looking for Someone to
- Perform Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) and repair mechanical defects on all types of City vehicles and equipment
- Assist and participate in the general repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment
- Perform brake inspections, brake replacement on light-duty vehicles, cooling system services, engine, transmission, and differential oil changes, tune-ups, and valve adjustments
- Perform tire repairs and replacements on both light and heavy-duty vehicles
- Perform inspections of and collect data on newly purchased vehicles and equipment
Qualifications We Are Looking For
- Specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment
- One year of automotive servicing work
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. Successful completion of the ASE Series test, Medium & Heavy-Duty Truck Series T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection PMI is required upon completion of probation. Note: The City reimburses employees' costs associated with this certification.
Redding is a welcoming and family-friendly community. Situated on the banks of the Sacramento River, it is the service and economic center for the Shasta-Cascade region, offering a high quality of life with affordable housing, reputable schools, and abundant natural beauty. You can find more information about Redding, California, at www.cityofredding.gov/liveworkplay
Salary : $66,706 - $70,033