City of San José, Public Works Department
Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II
City of San José, Public Works Department, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov . About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation\'s best managed cities and a top place to live, work, and do business. The City\'s Public Works Department seeks an individual whose values align with Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects, 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. 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 classifications is: Equipment Mechanic Assistant I:
$60,632.00 - $73,694.40 Equipment Mechanic Assistant II:
$66,560.00 - $80,828.80 Position Duties The Fleet Management Division in the Public Works Department manages the City’s fleet, including inspection, maintenance, repair, acquisition, and disposal. The City’s vehicle and equipment fleet currently consists of over 2,700 assets. The Fleet Management Division recruits to fill one (1) Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (EMA I/II). The EMA I/II performs inspections, communicates with staff and customers, services, installs electronic electrical equipment, orders parts, enters data in the fleet management system, conducts road tests, and diagnoses problems to make repairs and adjustments on automotive, heavy truck, and/or heavy equipment. Work is under general supervision and may require varied shift hours and overtime. The following areas of experience are described to align with applicant background: Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (SERVICE) for scheduling, servicing, inspections, and repairs; Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (PARTS) for ordering, receiving, issuing parts, inventory management, and using fleet database. Minimum 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 including servicing vehicles, installation of automotive components and accessories, or maintenance and disbursement of parts and 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 equipment mechanical assistance of automotive equipment, including servicing vehicles, installation of components, or maintenance and disbursement of inventories, including two (2) years of progressively responsible experience equivalent to EMA I with the City. Required Licensing (EMA I/II) : Possession of a valid California Driver\'s License at all times. Some positions may require a valid State of California Class A or B Driver\'s License with applicable endorsements. Background Investigation Process : Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. After background review, the hiring board will make selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies: Job Expertise, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Service, Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills, Multi-Tasking, Reliability. Desirable competencies are demonstrated in past and current employment history. Selection Process The selection process includes evaluation of training and experience, interviews, and a practical exercise. The practical exercise will tentatively be held on October 11, 2025, and November 1, 2025. Interviews will tentatively be held the week of October 21, 2025 to November 13, 2025. For questions about duties or the hiring process, contact Charmaine Guerrero at
charmaine.guerrero@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information Employment Eligibility:
Federal law requires verification of work eligibility. The City will NOT sponsor visas. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered; use of AI content may result in removal from the hiring process. Please note that applications are not accepted through CalOpps or other third-party job boards. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions. Apply to be considered for additional opportunities. Please allow adequate time to complete the application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please email
CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov . Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Government Administration
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CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov . About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation\'s best managed cities and a top place to live, work, and do business. The City\'s Public Works Department seeks an individual whose values align with Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects, 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. 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 classifications is: Equipment Mechanic Assistant I:
$60,632.00 - $73,694.40 Equipment Mechanic Assistant II:
$66,560.00 - $80,828.80 Position Duties The Fleet Management Division in the Public Works Department manages the City’s fleet, including inspection, maintenance, repair, acquisition, and disposal. The City’s vehicle and equipment fleet currently consists of over 2,700 assets. The Fleet Management Division recruits to fill one (1) Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (EMA I/II). The EMA I/II performs inspections, communicates with staff and customers, services, installs electronic electrical equipment, orders parts, enters data in the fleet management system, conducts road tests, and diagnoses problems to make repairs and adjustments on automotive, heavy truck, and/or heavy equipment. Work is under general supervision and may require varied shift hours and overtime. The following areas of experience are described to align with applicant background: Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (SERVICE) for scheduling, servicing, inspections, and repairs; Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (PARTS) for ordering, receiving, issuing parts, inventory management, and using fleet database. Minimum 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 including servicing vehicles, installation of automotive components and accessories, or maintenance and disbursement of parts and 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 equipment mechanical assistance of automotive equipment, including servicing vehicles, installation of components, or maintenance and disbursement of inventories, including two (2) years of progressively responsible experience equivalent to EMA I with the City. Required Licensing (EMA I/II) : Possession of a valid California Driver\'s License at all times. Some positions may require a valid State of California Class A or B Driver\'s License with applicable endorsements. Background Investigation Process : Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. After background review, the hiring board will make selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies: Job Expertise, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Service, Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills, Multi-Tasking, Reliability. Desirable competencies are demonstrated in past and current employment history. Selection Process The selection process includes evaluation of training and experience, interviews, and a practical exercise. The practical exercise will tentatively be held on October 11, 2025, and November 1, 2025. Interviews will tentatively be held the week of October 21, 2025 to November 13, 2025. For questions about duties or the hiring process, contact Charmaine Guerrero at
charmaine.guerrero@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information Employment Eligibility:
Federal law requires verification of work eligibility. The City will NOT sponsor visas. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered; use of AI content may result in removal from the hiring process. Please note that applications are not accepted through CalOpps or other third-party job boards. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions. Apply to be considered for additional opportunities. Please allow adequate time to complete the application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please email
CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov . Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Government Administration
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