Fleet Mechanic II/III

Job closes on October 19, 2026 Tehama County is a great place to work! Now is a great time to apply! Join our skilled team of mechanics and elevate your knowledge. We have a large, well-designed shop with plenty of workspace! Broaden your knowledge of light duty cars and trucks, heavy duty diesel trucks, and specialty equipment, under the guidance of two knowledgeable Fleet Operations Managers. This job closes on October 19, 2026, at 5 pm. We are excited to meet you! Candidates MUST submit DMV reports (all levels), a front and back copy of their Class A license and Medical Certificate ( Mechanic III, and II if Class A is possessed) for the application to be considered complete. Missing documents may cause your application to be rejected. These positions pay an incentive of an additional $1.00/hr for possessing and keeping a Class A Commercial Driver's license. Selected candidate will be required to obtain airbrake, tanker, and doubles/triples endorsements. Applicants must apply using the provided link. We are not able to accept applications via Indeed. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tehama/jobs/5498504/ Tentative Interview Date: Thurs, October 29, 2026 Position Description: Under varying levels of supervision, the Fleet Mechanic performs a variety of work in maintenance and repair on County Road maintenance equipment, County vehicles, construction equipment; operates a variety of hand, power, and shop tools; maintains records of service. Salary(A-E Steps) Fleet Mechanic II: $24.37 - $29.62 Hourly Fleet Mechanic III: $25.60 - $31.12 Hourly These positions pay an incentive of an additional $1.00/hr for possessing and keeping a Class A Commercial Driver's license. Examples of Duties Loads and unloads equipment and supplies. Inspects, evaluates, and tests equipment and vehicles; estimates time and material requirements; reads and interprets shop manuals and specifications; reviews and monitors completed work to ensure quality control standards are met. Drives vehicles and operates a wide variety of equipment, including a forklift, service trucks, hydraulic equipment, mechanic’s tools, electrical test equipment, lathes, tire removal machine, hand and power tools, welding tools, and other related equipment and tools, and ensures care and safety while using tools, vehicles and equipment. Performs the timely and thorough inspection and/or testing of vehicles and equipment as required. Education, Experience & Licenses Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Mechanic II- Two (2) years of experience in automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair, with broad exposure to a variety of trucks, diesels, specialized road equipment, and hydraulic systems. College-level coursework in the automotive maintenance and repair field is desired. Mechanic III- Three (3) years of experience in automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair, with broad exposure to a variety of trucks, diesels, specialized road equipment, and hydraulic systems. College-level coursework in the automotive maintenance and repair field is desired. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. License & Special Requirements: Requires incumbent to provide own set of basic mechanic tools. Other certification(s) specific to functional area of assignment may be required In addition to the above requirements: : Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and submit current (within thirty (30) days) DMV Driving Record report. Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver’s license and submit current (within thirty (30) days) DMV Driving Record report and a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate (Fleet Mechanic III). OR Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s…

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