Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II

Posting number: 00002962

Department: Public Works

Job classification: Equipment Mechanic Assistant I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Automotive

Summary

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, and partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Salary Information

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The total salary range for Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II classification is:

Equipment Mechanic Assistant I: $61,235.20- $74,422.40

Equipment Mechanic Assistant II: $67,225.60- $81,640.00

Examples of duties

This position is open until filled with the first review date of May 28, 2026.

The Fleet Management Division in Public Works Department is responsible for the management of the City’s fleet including the comprehensive inspection, maintenance, repair, acquisition, and disposal. The City’s vehicle and equipment fleet currently consists of over 2,700 assets.

The Department of Public Works Fleet Management Division is recruiting to fill one (1) Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (EMA I/II) position. The EMA I/II is responsible for performing inspections, communicating with other staff and customers, servicing, installation of electronic electrical equipment, ordering parts, entering data in the fleet management system, road testing and diagnosing problems to make various repairs and adjustments on automotive, heavy truck and/or heavy equipment. While working under general supervision, the EMA I/II will be expected to perform safely and follow all rules required by the City of San Jose. These positions, depending on facility assignments, will require working various shift hours and overtime.

The following position details are the areas of experience required for employment and a general description of associated duties. Applicants should identify clearly which area or areas align with their experience in the application process. 

Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (SERVICE)

Equipment Mechanic Assistant (Service) position is responsible for scheduling, servicing, inspections, and repairs on City vehicles and equipment.

Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (PARTS)

Equipment Mechanic Assistant (Parts) position orders, receives, and issues automotive, truck, and equipment parts. This position also researches and identifies selected parts for issue, stocks and verifies inventories, and utilizes the fleet database to manage inventories.

Qualifications

Equipment Mechanic Assistant I (EMA I)

Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in maintenance of automotive equipment which may include any one of a combination of servicing vehicles, installation of automotive components and accessories, or maintenance and disbursement of parts and supply inventories.

Equipment Mechanic Assistant II (EMA II)

Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in the equipment mechanical assistance of automotive equipment which may include any one of a combination of servicing vehicles, installation of automotive components and accessories, or maintenance and disbursement of parts and supply inventories including two (2) years increasingly responsible experience equivalent to the level of Equipment Mechanic Assistant I with the City of San José.

Required Licensing (EMA I/II): Possession of a valid California Driver's License at all times is a condition of employment. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A