City of Glendora, CA
City of Glendora, CA is hiring: Mechanic in Glendora
City of Glendora, CA, Glendora, CA, US, 91741
Salary : $58,843.32 - $71,524.44 Annually
Location : Glendora Maintenance & Operations Yard - 440 S. Loraine Ave. Glendora, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: KR00258
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 09/25/2025
Closing Date: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The City of Glendora Streets Division seeks a Full-Time Mechanic to join our fleet service team. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individual who promotes safe practices in the use of City vehicles and equipment.
This opportunity will allow the selected candidate to work on a variety of vehicles and machinery including all electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, CNG, gasoline and diesel vehicles, back hoes, loaders, forklifts and miscellaneous small engine equipment.
If you find the idea of a career with great reward, and growth in mechanic knowledge, we invite your application!
Under general supervision, performs a variety of general, skilled or semi-skilled duties in the servicing, repair and adjustments of automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, and other related equipment powered by gasoline, diesel and alternate fuel; performs related duties as required.
Some of the typical duties of the Mechanic include but are not limited to, the following:
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas- and diesel-powered equipment and one year of experience in the maintenance of both diesel and gasoline powered equipment.
Knowledge and Skill Levels
Considerable knowledge of techniques and methods of overhauling and repairing gasoline and diesel powered equipment and related components, including engines, carburetors, and electrical systems; theory, care, and operation of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines and mechanical components for the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment; methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the trade, including brake and metal lathes, air conditioning recovery equipment, vehicle diagnosis equipment, welding equipment, tire mounting and balancing equipment and their use in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment; preventive maintenance inspection methods.
Special Requirements
Applicants who possess their own basic tools at the start of employment are strongly preferred.
Possession of or ability to obtain during probationary period a Class B California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Certification with Automotive Service Excellence is highly desirable.
This position may require overtime work outside of scheduled hours.
This recruitment will include written in person testing.
AFSCME Local 3915
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3915
COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT
CalPERS (3 TIERS)
Tier 2: 2.0% @ 60 Classic members (4/30/12)(ee pays 7%)
Tier 3: 2.0% @ 62 New CalPERS members (ee pays 6.25%)
SALARY INCREASES
7/1/2025 - 3%
§457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
(2) Nationwide options - Traditional or Roth
May contribute up to $425 of Flexible Benefit Plan
RETIREE MEDICAL PLAN CONTRIBUTION
See MOU for details and eligibility
FRINGE BENEFITS AND WELLNESS
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
$1,300/month
(No cash out option if hired on/after 1/1/2017)
CalPERS Health
DELTA DENTAL PPO
VSP VISION INSURANCE
City pays for employee coverage
ALTCOM PROGRAM
Payroll Incentive and quarterly prizes
LIFE INSURANCE
$50,000; City paid
FREE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN (EAP)
Work and life services, problem solving support
ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE
EE may request alternative work schedule
LEAVES AND HOLIDAYS
SICK LEAVE
3.69 hours/pay period
VACATION
4.0 hours/payperiod
(Accrual varies depending on years of service)
Max accrual of 160 hours
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
40 hours/eligible death
HOLIDAYS
12 Fixed holidays
16 floating holidays
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
Up to 8 weeks of supplemental paid leave
PERSONAL EMERGENCY LEAVE
Up to 5 days of sick leave/12 month period for eligible requests
COMPENSATORY TIME (NON EXEMPT EMPLOYEES)
Eligible to accrue up to 85 hours
STATE/FEDERAL LEAVES
FMLA/CFRA
California Family Sick Leave
Family/School Partnership Act
MISCELLANEOUS
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Up to $6,200 per academic year
$200 towards education material
UNIFORM AND TOOL ALLOWANCE;
CALL OUT/STAND BY/BEEPER PAY
(eligible positions only)
AFLAC
Option to purchase ancillary insurances
IRS 125 and 129 Flexible Spending
SICK LEAVE CREDIT
Unused sick leave is converted to service credit upon retirement
BILINGUAL PAY
$150 month for eligible/qualified employees
LONGEVITY PAY
5 - 9 years: $1,000/year
10 - 14 years: $1,500/year
15+ years: $2,000/year
F & A Credit Union
Optional free membership as a City employee
To view benefits for this position, please click the following link:
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: For non-executive Open Recruitments, three additional points will be added to the passing score of veterans who are honorably discharged with one year or more of active military duty. The DD-214 form must be submitted at time of application.
SALARIES: All stated salaries are based on present information, subject to change. Appointments are generally made at the first step of a five step pay plan. All salaries are subject to statutory payroll deductions. Federal law requires that all new employees contribute 1.45% of their monthly salary to the Medicare system. All City employees are paid on a biweekly basis, for a total of 26 pay periods per year.
RETIREMENT: Retirement benefits for all full-time employees are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). An employee who is hired by the City from another CalPERS agency or an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or with a break in service 6 months or less, (aka "Classic" member) shall receive the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 60 and pay the 7% member contribution. An employee who is a new enrollment in CalPERS, is not coming from an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or has a break in service greater than 6 months (aka "New" member), shall be enrolled in the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 62 and pay the 6.25% member contribution. No contributions are paid by the City or employee into the Social Security system.
01
Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California class C driver license?
02
How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance of both diesel and gasoline powered equipment.
03
Do you have specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment. Please attach documentation of specialized training to your application.
04
Do you have experience with/working on hybrid, air brake and diesel systems? (check all that apply)
05
Do you have a certification with Automotive Service Excellence?
06
Do you currently possess your own basic tools for employment?
Required Question
Location : Glendora Maintenance & Operations Yard - 440 S. Loraine Ave. Glendora, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: KR00258
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 09/25/2025
Closing Date: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The City of Glendora Streets Division seeks a Full-Time Mechanic to join our fleet service team. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individual who promotes safe practices in the use of City vehicles and equipment.
This opportunity will allow the selected candidate to work on a variety of vehicles and machinery including all electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, CNG, gasoline and diesel vehicles, back hoes, loaders, forklifts and miscellaneous small engine equipment.
If you find the idea of a career with great reward, and growth in mechanic knowledge, we invite your application!
Under general supervision, performs a variety of general, skilled or semi-skilled duties in the servicing, repair and adjustments of automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, and other related equipment powered by gasoline, diesel and alternate fuel; performs related duties as required.
Some of the typical duties of the Mechanic include but are not limited to, the following:
- Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of vehicles and construction equipment; diagnoses trouble and determines the extent of necessary repairs.
- Performs major mechanical repairs; disassembles, repairs, and replaces worn parts, fits new parts, and adjusts water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, differentials, brakes, and steering gear.
- Tunes up engine; takes compression tests; repairs standard and electronic ignition systems and adjusts timing and valves; replaces or adjusts emission control systems; installs new or rebuilt engines; repairs air-conditioning systems and performs safety inspections on equipment.
- Overhauls hydraulic, booster, and vacuum systems; rewires and reconditions electrical systems.
- Repairs or replaces exhaust systems, ignition and door locks, window vents and regulators, and dash gauges.
- Services, repairs, and maintains power lawn mowers, small gasoline engines, pumps, and miscellaneous equipment and tools.
- May use arc and gas welding equipment and techniques to construct, repair, and modify parts and equipment; performs basic body repair work and machine shop work; fabricates special construction and maintenance equipment.
- Keeps records of time, materials, parts, and work performed; orders supplies, materials, parts, and equipment; makes recommendations on the need to replace equipment or vehicles.
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas- and diesel-powered equipment and one year of experience in the maintenance of both diesel and gasoline powered equipment.
Knowledge and Skill Levels
Considerable knowledge of techniques and methods of overhauling and repairing gasoline and diesel powered equipment and related components, including engines, carburetors, and electrical systems; theory, care, and operation of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines and mechanical components for the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment; methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the trade, including brake and metal lathes, air conditioning recovery equipment, vehicle diagnosis equipment, welding equipment, tire mounting and balancing equipment and their use in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment; preventive maintenance inspection methods.
Special Requirements
Applicants who possess their own basic tools at the start of employment are strongly preferred.
Possession of or ability to obtain during probationary period a Class B California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Certification with Automotive Service Excellence is highly desirable.
This position may require overtime work outside of scheduled hours.
This recruitment will include written in person testing.
AFSCME Local 3915
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3915
COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT
CalPERS (3 TIERS)
Tier 2: 2.0% @ 60 Classic members (4/30/12)(ee pays 7%)
Tier 3: 2.0% @ 62 New CalPERS members (ee pays 6.25%)
SALARY INCREASES
7/1/2025 - 3%
§457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
(2) Nationwide options - Traditional or Roth
May contribute up to $425 of Flexible Benefit Plan
RETIREE MEDICAL PLAN CONTRIBUTION
See MOU for details and eligibility
FRINGE BENEFITS AND WELLNESS
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
$1,300/month
(No cash out option if hired on/after 1/1/2017)
CalPERS Health
DELTA DENTAL PPO
VSP VISION INSURANCE
City pays for employee coverage
ALTCOM PROGRAM
Payroll Incentive and quarterly prizes
LIFE INSURANCE
$50,000; City paid
FREE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN (EAP)
Work and life services, problem solving support
ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE
EE may request alternative work schedule
LEAVES AND HOLIDAYS
SICK LEAVE
3.69 hours/pay period
VACATION
4.0 hours/payperiod
(Accrual varies depending on years of service)
Max accrual of 160 hours
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
40 hours/eligible death
HOLIDAYS
12 Fixed holidays
16 floating holidays
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
Up to 8 weeks of supplemental paid leave
PERSONAL EMERGENCY LEAVE
Up to 5 days of sick leave/12 month period for eligible requests
COMPENSATORY TIME (NON EXEMPT EMPLOYEES)
Eligible to accrue up to 85 hours
STATE/FEDERAL LEAVES
FMLA/CFRA
California Family Sick Leave
Family/School Partnership Act
MISCELLANEOUS
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Up to $6,200 per academic year
$200 towards education material
UNIFORM AND TOOL ALLOWANCE;
CALL OUT/STAND BY/BEEPER PAY
(eligible positions only)
AFLAC
Option to purchase ancillary insurances
IRS 125 and 129 Flexible Spending
SICK LEAVE CREDIT
Unused sick leave is converted to service credit upon retirement
BILINGUAL PAY
$150 month for eligible/qualified employees
LONGEVITY PAY
5 - 9 years: $1,000/year
10 - 14 years: $1,500/year
15+ years: $2,000/year
F & A Credit Union
Optional free membership as a City employee
To view benefits for this position, please click the following link:
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: For non-executive Open Recruitments, three additional points will be added to the passing score of veterans who are honorably discharged with one year or more of active military duty. The DD-214 form must be submitted at time of application.
SALARIES: All stated salaries are based on present information, subject to change. Appointments are generally made at the first step of a five step pay plan. All salaries are subject to statutory payroll deductions. Federal law requires that all new employees contribute 1.45% of their monthly salary to the Medicare system. All City employees are paid on a biweekly basis, for a total of 26 pay periods per year.
RETIREMENT: Retirement benefits for all full-time employees are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). An employee who is hired by the City from another CalPERS agency or an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or with a break in service 6 months or less, (aka "Classic" member) shall receive the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 60 and pay the 7% member contribution. An employee who is a new enrollment in CalPERS, is not coming from an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or has a break in service greater than 6 months (aka "New" member), shall be enrolled in the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 62 and pay the 6.25% member contribution. No contributions are paid by the City or employee into the Social Security system.
01
Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California class C driver license?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance of both diesel and gasoline powered equipment.
- None
- Less than 1 year.
- 1 - 2 years of experience.
- 2 - 3 years of experience.
- 3 or more years of experience.
03
Do you have specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment. Please attach documentation of specialized training to your application.
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience with/working on hybrid, air brake and diesel systems? (check all that apply)
- Hybrid
- Air brakes
- Diesel systems
- None
05
Do you have a certification with Automotive Service Excellence?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you currently possess your own basic tools for employment?
- Yes
- No
Required Question