Mechanic - Public Works

Qualifications

MECHANIC - PUBLIC WORKS

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Pay Grade: 106

Hourly Range: $23.17 - $34.18

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $66.11/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Field Operations - Fleet

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. -10:30 p.m.

Schedule rotates every 3 months

Job Number:

RC# 902488

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position diagnoses, services and repairs a variety of city vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and normal operation

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Completes and records all inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform basic diagnostics and repairs on a wide variety of gasoline and diesel equipment and vehicles.
• Inspects, dismount, patch, change, replace, rotate, mount, and balance tires and tubes on all classes of City vehicles.
• Service all types of City equipment; change oil, air, fuel and hydraulic filters; lubricate chassis; test and replace batteries and alternators; test radiator, hoses and wiring for problems.
• Checks and makes repairs to vehicle braking systems.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

One (1) year of experience of journey-level automotive and heavy equipment mechanic work, or related experience

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Complete basic set of mechanic hand tools

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.