City of Sacramento
The Equipment Serviceworker regularly inspects the City's vehicles and equipment to identify any issues. They follow planned maintenance schedules to perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn parts to prevent breakdowns. The position is responsible for documenting the services performed, parts used, and any issues encountered during inspections.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance services and utilization of shop maintenance tools and equipment. They will be a goal-oriented team player with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. They will exercise punctuality, tact, judgment, and patience in working with shop staff and internal customers with the ability to manage priorities in a continuously evolving environment.
To perform semi-skilled work in servicing, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment and automotive vehicles.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Immediate supervision is provided by an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor. Indirect supervision may be provided by Equipment Mechanic positions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Grease and lubricate automobiles, trucks and heavy automotive equipment; service batteries and other parts.
Perform brake repair and replacement work as required.
Identify and report major repair and maintenance problems.
Change and repair tires and install and service batteries, spark plugs, light bulbs, engine drive belts and other mechanical parts.
Perform preventative maintenance and light repair on City equipment as required.
Perform service calls; make temporary repairs; pick up and deliver vehicles to outside garages; pick up parts.
Assist in the general maintenance of equipment maintenance shop area.
Maintain records and reports relating to equipment servicing.
Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
Knowledge of
Lubricating systems and oils, greases and attachments used in lubricating automotive and related equipment.
Brake systems, parts and repair methods.
Equipment operation, utilization and repair.
Less complex components of municipal equipment.
Repair tools and their safe uses.
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
Ability to
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Perform minor repairs and brake work as required.
Keep simple records.
Service heavy and light equipment.
Lift up to 60 pounds.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 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 skills would be:
Experience:
One year of work experience in the general maintenance, servicing, and repair of vehicles and equipment.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Substitution:
Successful completion of the equivalent to one year of vocational education in the automotive, truck or heavy equipment service field may substitute for the required work experience.
Proof of education such as transcripts and degrees must be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C license is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.
Ability to obtain a valid California Class A Driver License during the probationary period. Individuals who fail to obtain the Class A license will not pass probation.
Assessment: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug test.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
APPLICATION PROCESS All applicants must complete and submit an online City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline. The application includes employment history, education, and required certification data. Required documents—DD‑214, proof of education, and evidence of driver license—must be uploaded online. Contact the Human Resources Department via email at employment@cityofsacramento.org, by phone at (916) 808‑5726, or visit https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment. Application instructions and support are available on the GovernmentJobs.com applicant inbox. The city prefers email as the primary communication method and requests applicants verify their email address and check spam/junk folders regularly. For technical support (6 AM–5 PM PT) contact 855‑524‑5627.
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IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance services and utilization of shop maintenance tools and equipment. They will be a goal-oriented team player with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. They will exercise punctuality, tact, judgment, and patience in working with shop staff and internal customers with the ability to manage priorities in a continuously evolving environment.
To perform semi-skilled work in servicing, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment and automotive vehicles.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Immediate supervision is provided by an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor. Indirect supervision may be provided by Equipment Mechanic positions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Grease and lubricate automobiles, trucks and heavy automotive equipment; service batteries and other parts.
Perform brake repair and replacement work as required.
Identify and report major repair and maintenance problems.
Change and repair tires and install and service batteries, spark plugs, light bulbs, engine drive belts and other mechanical parts.
Perform preventative maintenance and light repair on City equipment as required.
Perform service calls; make temporary repairs; pick up and deliver vehicles to outside garages; pick up parts.
Assist in the general maintenance of equipment maintenance shop area.
Maintain records and reports relating to equipment servicing.
Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
Knowledge of
Lubricating systems and oils, greases and attachments used in lubricating automotive and related equipment.
Brake systems, parts and repair methods.
Equipment operation, utilization and repair.
Less complex components of municipal equipment.
Repair tools and their safe uses.
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
Ability to
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Perform minor repairs and brake work as required.
Keep simple records.
Service heavy and light equipment.
Lift up to 60 pounds.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 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 skills would be:
Experience:
One year of work experience in the general maintenance, servicing, and repair of vehicles and equipment.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Substitution:
Successful completion of the equivalent to one year of vocational education in the automotive, truck or heavy equipment service field may substitute for the required work experience.
Proof of education such as transcripts and degrees must be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C license is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.
Ability to obtain a valid California Class A Driver License during the probationary period. Individuals who fail to obtain the Class A license will not pass probation.
Assessment: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug test.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
APPLICATION PROCESS All applicants must complete and submit an online City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline. The application includes employment history, education, and required certification data. Required documents—DD‑214, proof of education, and evidence of driver license—must be uploaded online. Contact the Human Resources Department via email at employment@cityofsacramento.org, by phone at (916) 808‑5726, or visit https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment. Application instructions and support are available on the GovernmentJobs.com applicant inbox. The city prefers email as the primary communication method and requests applicants verify their email address and check spam/junk folders regularly. For technical support (6 AM–5 PM PT) contact 855‑524‑5627.
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