Heavy Equipment Mechanic Crewleader - Fleet
CITY OF MODESTOThe Position Make a difference every day by helping keep public transportation safe, reliable, and efficient. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Crewleader with the City of Modesto, you will lead maintenance and repair operations for a diverse fleet serving thousands of riders throughout Stanislaus County. From advanced electric and hydrogen-powered buses to traditional diesel equipment, you'll use your expertise to support critical transit services while developing and guiding a team of skilled mechanics. Salary Incentives: 2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree) 5% Education Incentive (master's degree) The Heavy Equipment Mechanic Crewleader is responsible to schedule, organize, assign, and review the work of assigned personnel engaged in skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair of the City's transit buses and other gas- and diesel- powered vehicles and equipment; to make the most complex mechanical repairs to automotive, diesel, public safety, and other power driven equipment; to perform duties requiring specialized knowledge; and to provide support to the Operations Supervisor. The City of Modesto's support of StanRTA include 87 fixed-route buses, 8 commuter buses, and 49 demand-response buses. This fleet consists of a diverse mix of diesel, electric, hydrogen, compressed natural gas (CNG), and gasoline-powered vehicles, along with other support vehicles that assist in transit operations and maintenance. **No remote work options. No remote or virtual interview/testing options APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applications will be screened to the most qualified. Please do not substitute any part of the application with the words "see resume". The following information is provided for use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. Tentative Testing Schedule In-person written exam December 4, 2026 The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience. Essential and Marginal Function Statements Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff assigned to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties involving the maintenance and repair of the City's transit buses and other gas- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments, ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner. Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications. Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies. Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City transit buses, automobiles, trucks, and a variety of other diesel- and gas-powered maintenance and heavy construction equipment, as required. Schedule maintenance, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electric transit buses and their high voltage components, including defrosters, power steering, HVAC systems, air compressors, drive motors, junction boxes, converters, manual charge ports, and battery packs. Receive information from users, evaluate equipment problems, and determine action required for facilitating repair. Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts and equipment for City transit buses and othe…