Are you a skilled mechanic who takes pride in keeping vehicles running at their best? The City of Medford is seeking a Fleet Services Mechanic to join our dedicated Public Works team. In this role, you’ll work on everything from light-duty trucks to fire apparatus and heavy equipment, using modern tools and diagnostic systems to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs that keep our community safe and moving forward.
In this role, you’ll play a key role in supporting the essential services that keep our city running, from first responder vehicles to everyday city operations. You’ll enjoy a consistent 4/10 schedule, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work alongside a skilled and supportive team. Apply today at Medfordoregon.gov and join us in keeping Medford moving.
Required Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
Three (3) or more years of experience as a mechanic in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, light and heavy trucks, and light and heavy equipment; and
Possession of the following licenses within six (6) months of hire:
Air Conditioning Recovery License.
Class A Oregon Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with air brake endorsement
Preferred Qualifications:
Possession of certification through one or all the following:
ASE in automotive or Heavy truck
EVT certification in Police, Fire Apparatus, or Ambulance
ODE
Fabrication experience
Vehicle upfitting experience
Available Schedules:
Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Compensation & Information on Benefits:
This position is part of the Teamsters Mechanics employee group.
The anticipated hiring range for the Fleet Services Mechanic position is $32.18 (first step) to $33.78 or $35.47 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Healthcare Benefits:
Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City
Retirement Benefits:
Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning
Additional Benefits:
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
A well-equipped gym featuring weightlifting benches, dumbbells, cardio machines, and a motivational wall mural.
Examples of Job Duties:
Essential Functions of the Position:
Performs preventive maintenance and services to ensure vehicles are safe and operational for use, which may include:
Equipment and vehicle safety inspections, annual NFPA inspections, brake system, electrical system, and suspension system inspections. Check engine and transmission for proper operation, etc.
Repairing deficiencies found during PM service to return vehicle to operating condition
Perform lube and oil filter changes on all systems in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and as guided by department policy.
Diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues, performing repairs on various systems, engines, and equipment, which may include repairing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems of vehicles, fire apparatus, forklifts, heavy trucks, mowing, agricultural, and other heavy equipment, etc.
Maintaining instrumentation and gauges, gas and diesel engines, pumps, hose reels, lighting systems, air conditioning systems, transmission systems and tires.
Accurately documents a variety of information related to mechanical maintenance and repairs.
Ability to track time, parts, job notes, and inspection checklists in a computerized Fleet Management information system.
Welds and fabricates parts and systems.
The scope of the assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Public Works Director.
Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!