Equipment Mechanic
Salary
$85,174.23 - $103,529.82 Annually
Location
Corporation Yard, Vacaville, CA
Job Type
FULL-TIME
Job Number
02353
Department
Public Works Department
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
7/13/2026 5:30 PM Pacific
ABOUT OUR JOB
The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!
With over 600 employees, the City of Vacaville is proud to serve a vibrant, growing community. We offer a supportive and engaging workplace with employee social and wellness events, casual dress days, flexible work schedules, every other Friday off, and outstanding pay and benefits.
Join us and help shape the future of Vacaville!
The City of Vacaville is accepting applications for the Equipment Mechanic position in our Public Works Fleet Maintenance Division. Currently, one (1) vacancy exists for this position. This recruitment will also establish an eligibility list for future vacancies in this classification that may occur over the next 12-month period.
Salary and Benefits Information
$85,174 - $103,529 Annually
A 2% COLA is scheduled for 11/1/2026
This position is eligible for certification pay:
The City of Vacaville provides all tools, tool boxes and diagnostic equipment required for this position.
Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:
As an Equipment Mechanic with the City of Vacaville, you will help keep the Citys diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment safe, reliable and ready to support essential public services. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to work on everything from passenger vehicles and public safety units to heavy construction equipment while applying your mechanical expertise to solve complex problems. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, variety in your work and making a meaningful impact on your community, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career.
Additional duties include:
Visit our City website for a complete job description.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate is a skilled and dependable mechanic with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities who takes pride in delivering quality work. They exercise sound judgment, adapt to changing priorities, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively to provide reliable service to City departments.
Ideal knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Additional automotive/equipment maintenance classes are desirable.
Experience: Two years of work experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and other power-driven equipment. Previous experience maintaining transit or school buses and/or heavy construction equipment is desirable. Completion of a specialized course of study or apprentice program can be substituted for one year of experience.
License or Certificate: Possession of the National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) test for T(4) Brakes, and T(8) Preventative Maintenance Inspections and EPA Type II Certificate for handling refrigerants are desirable at the time of hire and are conditions of passing probation and of continued employment.
A Class B License with passenger endorsement is required prior to completion of probation and is a condition of continued employment.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2026.
IMPORTANT: Contact with candidates will primarily be via email. Make sure you list a current email that you check regularly with your application.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.gov. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our City website.
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include an education and employment verification, a DMV review, a drug screen, a medical exam and a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review).
The City of Vacaville is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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The City of Vacaville values our team and understands the need for work-life balance. Employees work an alternative work schedule and enjoy every other Friday off. In addition, we provide a collaborative work environment, employee social and wellness activities through a program we call CoV Life, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package. More detailed information related to our full-time employee benefits can be found on our Benefits Summary page.
Information for Part-Time Positions:
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).
Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacavilles retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.
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Instructions for Supplemental Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best-qualified candidates to continue in the selection process. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions, as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and/or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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A California Drivers License is required for this position. Do you possess a valid California Drivers License?
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Do you have two years of work experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and other power-driven equipment?
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If you responded "Yes to Question #3, describe your experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and other power-driven equipment. Include the name of the employer, job title and the length of time you performed these duties.
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Describe your experience maintaining transit, school buses and/or heavy construction equipment. Include the name of the employer, job title, and the length of time you performed these duties. If you have no experience, respond with N/A.
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Have you completed a specialized course of study or apprentice program?
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If you responded Yes to Question #6, provide the name of the specialized course of study or apprentice program.
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Do you possess any of the relevant certifications? (Click all that apply.) Please attach proof of certification by the final filing date.
Required Question
Employer City of Vacaville
Address 650 Merchant Street
Vacaville, California, 95688
Phone 707.449.5101
Website http://www.cityofvacaville.gov