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Are you ready for the next step in your career? An opportunity is now open for the City of Newark's Equipment Mechanic I/II position.
The City of Newark is seeking a knowledgeable Equipment Mechanic I/II with hands-on automotive experience to join our Public Works Maintenance Division. This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing City vehicles and equipment; ability to repair gasoline, diesel powered, or alternative fuel powered automotives; organization and log of tasks done and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Equipment Mechanic I
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and six (6) months of general automotive or equipment maintenance and repair experience.
- Six (6) months of of general automotive or equipment maintenance and repair experience.
- Equipment Mechanic II
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented with specialized training in automotive and heavy construction equipment maintenance and repair, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing automotive and general equipment maintenance work similar to that of an Equipment Mechanic I with the City of Newark.
License and Certification
- Equipment Mechanic I
- Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
- Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
- Equipment Mechanic II
- Possession of a valid California Class A driver's license (with tank endorsement when applicable) within one year of appointment. Positions performing safety sensitive functions are subject to the Federal Highway Administration Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) regulations and the City's Administrative Regulation concerning drug and alcohol testing as a continuing condition of employment with the City.
- Possession of a valid California M1 (motorcycle operator’s license) within one year of appointment.
- Possession of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications are desirable.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a highly skilled Equipment Mechanic with heavy construction equipment maintenance and repair experience. Possession of ASE certifications is desirable. To be successful in this position, the ability to work with both team members or independently is an asset along with being detail-oriented, flexible and being familiar with the maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and vehicles. They will know and show PRIDE (Personal Service, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Diversity, and Engagement) in how they do their work as part of Newark's dynamic team!
Benefits
The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: The City contributes the following amounts to employee health and welfare benefits:
- Employee only: $1,026
- Employee + 1 dependent: $2,049
- Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,706
If employee declines all medical insurance with the City, employee may receive up to $450 cash in lieu per month. If employee participates in the cafeteria plan, but does not utilize the full benefit, employee will receive up to $450 “cash-back” per month. Any cash back will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.
- Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for New PEPRA members. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
- Vacation Accrual: 6.667 to 16.667 hours per month depending upon years of service.
- Sick Leave: Up to 8 hours per month.
- Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation.
- Life Insurance: City-paid $50,000 life policy.
- Educational Reimbursement: Up to $4,000 per employee per fiscal year.
- Long-term and Short-term Disability: Voluntary participation.
- Wellness: On-site bicycle lockers, and employee wellness activities such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informal meetings.
- Health & Fitness: Employees and eligible family members living in the same household may use the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center free of charge. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members receive resident rates for class registration and facility rentals.
You may review the Newark Association of Miscellaneous Employees (NAME) MOU on our website for additional details.
The 2026 Employee Benefits Guide
Special Instructions
Please be sure to fill out the application completely, including all relevant work experience. If a resume is submitted, please do not refer to the resume in lieu of fully completing the application.
An application and any other relevant attachment must be submitted through CalOpps by March 2nd, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview tentatively scheduled for the week of March 9th, 2026.. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, and a physical exam based off the job classification.
We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267 or at hr@newarkca.gov for accommodation requests.
The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace, and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.