EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I (PROVISIONAL)

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PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT

This is a provisional appointment opportunity. Provisional appointments are temporary and valid until a priority or eligible list becomes available for the classification. Provisional appointments are valid for 150 days unless extended and approved by the Department of Human Resources. If you would like to be considered for this position permanently, you will be required to complete the Human Resources examination process. If you are not selected to fill the position on a permanent basis, your provisional appointment will be terminated. For City Employees: if you hold permanent status in another classification, you will be reinstated back to the position you held before the provisional appointment.

The Department of Financial Management oversees the City’s financial and fleet services operations and serves as a financial adviser to the City Manager and City Council. The Department is organized into the following bureaus: Administration, Accounting, Budget Management, Business Services, Commercial Services, Fleet Services and City Treasury. The Department’s mission is to help the City Manager, Mayor and City Council keep the City financially strong, and to provide high quality fleet operations.

The Fleet Services Bureau provides vehicle and equipment acquisitions, preventative maintenance, unscheduled repairs and fueling services to City departments to ensure they have safe, reliable, cost-effective equipment and vehicles to accomplish their operational goals and purpose. The Fleet Services Maintenance Division provides maintenance for all the City Of Long Beach vehicles, equipment, boats, and helicopters. Fleet Services maintains over 2,000 units at several locations around the city. For additional information about the Fleet Services Bureau, please watch this informational video: City of Long Beach Fleet Services Bureau .

THE POSITION
The Bureau currently has two Equipment Mechanic I Provisional openings in the Maintenance Division on the Heavy Line.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs to various City vehicles and equipment such as light duty vehicles, heavy duty vehicles, emergency response vehicles, trucks, heavy duty trailers, and small engines;
• Conducts analysis of vehicle and equipment performance problems utilizing diagnostic software;
• May install specialized safety equipment, wiring, lighting and electronic devices based on vehicle operations;
• Utilizes the M-5 Fleet Management system software to generate reports, create and complete work orders and communicate with customers;
• Performs tests to ensure that vehicles are compliant with local, state and federal regulations;
• May assist in the oversight of Garage Service Attendants;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must meet Option A OR Option B:

A) Three (3) years of paid, full-time equivalent recent experience in gas or diesel equipment repair, which must include at least two years as a journey-level equipment mechanic, with the ability to do mid-major work on automotive and heavy duty equipment

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B) Completion of two (2) years or equivalent of formal training or education in automotive or heavy equipment repair from an accredited vocational or community college program i.e., an apprenticeship or graduation from a vocational or community college program in an automotive, diesel, or related field. (proof required)*

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of electronic engine controls, computer control systems, emission control systems, air conditioning, fuel injection, air brake systems, printed circuit wiring, diesel engines and hydraulic systems.

• Willingness to comply with the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
• Willingness to work night shifts, stand-by, weekends, holidays and overtime as required and to fully participate in continued training after appointment.
• Positions in the Department of Financial Management, Fleet Services Bureau require the willingness and ability to respond to emergency calls within a 30-minute timeframe.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection interview.
• Positions in the Department of Financial Management, Fleet Services Bureau require proof of a Class A or B driver's license prior to completion of probation.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 4:30 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, November 13th. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application, including a cover letter and resume in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact the Administration Bureau at (562) 570-6314.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 11/13/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

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