About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $52,316.60 — $66,522.20 per year (as listed)
• Contract position, full-time hours
• Educational incentive for degree completion (2.5% for associates, 3.5% for bachelor’s, 5% for graduate degree)
• Vacation accrual beginning at ~14 days/year, increasing with service (up to 26 days/year)
• Sick leave accrual with advance at hire
• 401(k)/Section 457 retirement participation with up to a 3% match
• Flexible medical/dental/vision plan credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax reimbursement for eligible expenses)
• 13 paid holidays (including a floating holiday)
• Potential bilingual incentive where operationally required

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Position Overview

Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Service Worker inspects, services, lubricates and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles, construction equipment, and fire apparatus. This role assists mechanics, operates shop tools and test equipment, maintains records, and performs related duties in shop and field settings.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections on vehicles, heavy construction equipment, and fire engines (shop and field)
• Service small gas-powered equipment (chainsaws, mowers), generator sets and breathing air compressors
• Replace belts, brakes, filters, air cleaners, shock absorbers, mufflers; adjust brakes, tracks and clutches
• Balance and repair tires and tubes for vehicles and construction equipment
• Make minor mechanical repairs and assist mechanics with overhauls and engine tune-ups
• Operate vehicles and shop equipment (hoists, grinders, diagnostic tools) as needed during servicing
• Perform simple welding and minor body repair/spot painting
• Prepare and maintain service and repair records; write reports and enter/retrieve data
• Use computer diagnostic tools for engine, transmission and brake systems
• Perform other related duties as required

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Minimum Qualifications

• Experience:
  • At least two years of experience servicing and performing minor repairs on automobiles OR
  • At least one year of experience servicing and performing minor repairs on heavy construction equipment. (The ideal candidate will have ~3 years of experience on medium to heavy trucks and equipment.)
• Licenses & certifications:
  • Must possess a valid California driver license at time of hire.
  • Within 12 months of employment, obtain and maintain a valid Class A California Driver License with applicable endorsements (DOT drug & alcohol testing applies if CDL required).
  • Obtain any state-required licenses/certifications for repair/operation of client vehicles/equipment within 12 months.
  • Within two years, obtain EVT certification in Fire Pumps and Accessories (Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission) if required.
• Physical & work conditions:
  • Able to work in adverse weather (rain, snow, wind, heat) and on rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) as needed.
  • Must meet full range of mobility/physical capabilities: standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting; lifting 26–50+ lbs as needed; manual dexterity for tooling and keyboarding.
• Driving record: good driving history required.

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Preferred Qualifications

• ASE certifications in:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Diesel Engines
  • Preventive Maintenance Inspection
• Experience with engine/transmission/brake diagnostics and hydraulic systems
• Prior experience working on fire apparatus and related equipment

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Recruitment & Selection

• Employment type: Contract, Full Time
• Salary range listed above
• Tentative schedule:
  • Opening date: Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Closing date: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Review of applications: Week of November 2, 2026
• Selection steps may include:
  • Supplemental questionnaire (qualifying)
  • Unproctored internet-based written exam (job-related); passing score 70%
  • Background investigation (post-offer), including employment, education, criminal history and driving record
• Candidates who successfully complete the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for up to one year. The eligible list may be used for regular, temporary, fixed-term, intermittent and extra-help positions.

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Union & Veteran Information

• This classification may be represented by a bargaining unit (e.g., SEIU); overtime eligibility may apply.
• Veteran’s points may apply for eligible entry-level applicants.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.