Equipment Mechanic I at City of Wilsonville – Wilsonville, Oregon

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and grow your skills in a hands-on, team-focused environment? The City of Wilsonville is hiring an Equipment Mechanic I to join our Fleet Services Division—a great opportunity to develop a career dedicated to public service.

Wilsonville lives by the four C’s: customer service, competence, commitment, and collaboration. We support each other, take pride in doing quality work the right way, and always look for ways to improve. Everything we do helps keep our city safe, efficient, and running smoothly. That’s #thewilsonvilleway.

In this role, you'll assist in maintaining and repairing a wide range of City vehicles and equipment. From buses and trucks to mowers and small tools, you'll gain valuable, on-the-job training from experienced mechanics in a modern, well-equipped facility. We're looking for someone who’s motivated, eager to learn, detail-oriented, and ready to work as part of a close-knit team. If you're passionate about hands-on work and interested in a meaningful career in public service, we want to hear from you.

Start your journey on #thewilsonvilleway — apply online today! Additional information below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following tasks are representative and not to be considered all inclusive

Routine Maintenance Inspection and Service

• Preventive maintenance inspections on City vehicles and transit buses
• Perform maintenance and repair of CNG and battery electric vehicles
• Oil changes
• Transmission services
• Tire repair and replacement
• Light duty brake jobs
• Belts and hoses
• Battery inspection, service, and replacement
• Lighting system repairs

Equipment maintenance and repair

• Interview operators concerning status of equipment
• Assist with the diagnosis and repair heavy duty vehicle systems, including brakes (air and hydraulic), automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, and suspension systems
• Troubleshoot electrical related problems and repair
• Assist with the procurement of necessary parts, supplies, and tools
• Perform service and repair to gasoline, diesel, and CNG fuel systems

Equipment fabrication

• Collaborate with other employees to assess purpose and create design for proposed equipment
• Select appropriate materials
• Cut and shape materials
• Weld materials
• Assist with performing finish work and modifications as needed.

Record keeping & Purchasing

• Input service and repair information on vehicles and equipment
• Assess options of new, used, or rebuilt parts
• Maintain inventory of personal tools
• Assess options regarding purchasing or renting specialty tools
• Procure materials and supplies according to the city and department purchasing policy

Equipment operation

• Operate vehicles and equipment as needed for retrieval and repair
• Record information in City Fleet Management System

Clean vehicles

• Wash interior and exterior of city vehicles on a daily basis, including: windows, mirrors, head and tail lamps
• Dust and sweep interior of vehicles (remove debris)
• Perform scheduled maintenance, including: wash floors, seats, walls, roofs, and other areas; detail vehicles using waxes and protectants

Facility and grounds maintenance (wash and fueling areas)

• Perform general cleanup of assigned areas, as directed by supervisor
• Bus stop and Transit Center maintenance, including: perform general maintenance at bus stops, remove debris and graffiti from shelters and signs, and assist with bus stop sign and/or shelter replacement

Complete other duties as assigned.

• Acknowledge customers when they enter a city facility by greeting them with a smile and positive tone of voice whether in person, on the phone or in email.
• Gather necessary information to assist the customer. Where possible, handle issues/questions/requests without transferring customer to someone else.
• Seek out answers to questions first; if unsuccessful provide name/contact information of someone who can assist.
• Listen, understand, and clarify to gain in depth understanding of the needs to ensure they are being met.
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner.
• Be positive and enthusiastic when speaking with customers.

• Be courteous and polite.
• Treat customers with dignity and respect.
• Understand customer's expectations and treat them as a priority.
• Actively listen and give customer undivided attention.
• Appreciate differing perspectives, opinions, and needs.
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, and ethical behavior.

• Provide prompt and reliable service.
• Respond to phone/email as soon as possible.
• Follow through in a timely manner on commitments made to customers and provide estimated timeline for completion.
• Change voicemail and email when out of office/unavailable and provide alternate contact person for customers.
• Demonstrate a "can-do" approach.
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions.

Complete other tasks as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. and two years of vocational training in vehicle and equipment mechanics and welding (additional years working as a journeyman mechanic may substitute for vocational training).

Experience: Two years of experience as a mechanic, including work with both heavy and light duty gas and diesel equipment.

Required Certifications/Licenses: Valid Oregon driver license and possess (or ability to obtain within three months of hire) an Oregon Commercial Driver License - Class B with passenger and air brake endorsements, refrigerant handling certification, and a forklift operator's certification. ASE certification is encouraged and supported, but not required at this time.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to assess and repair city vehicles, buses, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to effectively use oral and written communication in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of fabrication techniques and procedures.
• Ability to work with other city employees in the design and fabrication of equipment.
• Ability to organize and maintain maintenance records on city vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Ability to learn and implement city procedures, regulations, and requirements with respect to procure, safety, operations, and organization.

Work Environment: This position performs repair and maintenance tasks both in the city shop and in the field. The individual in this position is frequently exposed to a variety of hazardous materials and noise.
Physical Requirements: Work is performed at the Fleet Services Shop and in the field in all weather conditions. The work requires bending, climbing, crawling, lifting up to 100 pounds, pulling, pushing, standing, stooping, and walking. Driving is required.
Cognitive Functions: This position requires complex mechanical problem-solving, the ability to communicate with others in occasionally adversarial situations, and the ability to work independently.
Tools/Equipment Used: Requires a personal set of handtools. In addition to basic hand tools, this position will use City equipment including but not limited to: truck and bus lifting equipment, welders, plasma cutter, forklift, tire mounting/balancing equipment, and various computerized diagnostic equipment.