Mechanic II

Future salary increases:

• 4% - effective July 6, 2024
• 4% - effective July 5, 2025
• 3% - effective July 4, 2026

The City

Fullerton is renowned for its unique mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments.  Boasting a population of approximately 140,000 citizens, Fullerton is a community with a strong sense of tradition and takes pride in providing an atmosphere that allows for both the preservation of its historic past and opportunities to meet the challenges of the future.  Known as the "Education Community", Fullerton is also home to award-winning elementary and secondary school systems, plus five universities and colleges, including Cal State Fullerton.

We are a full-service city comprised of nine departments, that include our own city staffed Fire and Police departments.   Additionally, the city oversees a general aviation airport, a library, and a variety of recreational buildings, facilities, and activities.  As a mid-sized organization providing a variety of services to both internal and external customers, employees are afforded the opportunity to perform varied work within their job classifications.

The Position

This City of Fullerton is currently seeking experienced, journey level mechanics. As a Mechanic II for our organization, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of vehicles and equipment including automobiles, power tools, trucks, tractors, motor sweepers and various heavy and light equipment and power-driven machinery.

This position is subject to the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) and the State of California Department of Transportation rules and regulations for drug and alcohol testing.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Two (2) years of vocational training in engine and/or automobile maintenance with at least five (5) years of experience in the mechanical repair of automotive and power-driven equipment.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Class C California Driver's License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.

• Possession of or the ability to acquire a Class A or B Commercial license within six months of employment in this position; commercial license must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

• Shift work is required and incumbents are subject to overtime.

• Possession of a complete set of mechanic's hand tools.  Mechanic II incumbents receive $520 per year tool allowance.

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ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

Applicants must be specific and complete in describing qualifications for the position.

BASED UPON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THE APPLICATION MATERIALS, those applicants possessing the most suitable qualifications will be invited to a written examination, performance examination, oral interview and/or other assessment instrument.

The City reserves the right to revise any portion of the examination process.

Candidates who successfully complete the assessment process for Mechanic II will be placed on an eligible list for this classification, which will remain in effect for at least one year or until an insufficient number of candidates remain on the list.

Current City of Fullerton employees may be given preference during the testing and/or selection process.

Appointment:

All employment offers, including appointment offers to City of Fullerton employees, are conditional  based upon the successful completion of a medical examination performed by the City's designated physician, at City expense. Medical exams are administered to assess an individual's ability to perform the physical requirements of this position. In addition, City of Fullerton employees appointed to safety sensitive classifications and all new hires will undergo a drug screen.

All new hires will be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are verified with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

All new hires, including non-regular City of Fullerton employees appointed to this position, will serve a one-year probationary period. Regular City of Fullerton employees promoted to this position will serve a six-month probationary period.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status.

California Government Code §3100 - 3109 requires that all public employees are to be declared disaster service workers and shall take and subscribe to the related oath or affirmation as required.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

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