Job Description

Salary : $59,556.00 - $72,384.00 Annually
Location : Public Works
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Fleet
Opening Date: 07/16/2025
Closing Date: 8/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
THE OPPORTUNITY:

The City of San Gabriel Public Works Department is recruiting for Auto Mechanic I. The Department is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and committed candidate for this position. The Auto Mechanic I must be a self-starter, customer-service oriented, cooperative team player, and able to work with significant autonomy. The ideal candidates will possess a significant level of specialized and technical expertise, and in-depth knowledge of automotive repair. If you possess these qualities and thrive in a team environment, then this opportunity is for you.
Position Summary:

Under direction of the Fleet Manager, the Auto Mechanic I services and performs major mechanical repairs to automobiles, trucks, tractors, and aerial equipment. The successful candidate must possess the skills necessary to repair and maintain engines, air-cooling systems, transmissions, clutches, drive lines, differentials, brakes, suspension, and electrical systems on automobiles, light and heavy duty trucks, tractors, aerial equipment, and emergency vehicles. Availability for emergency call back and weekend standby is required.

Examples of Duties
For more detailed information regarding the job duties and minimum qualifications for this position, please click the link below for the Auto Mechanic I class specification.
Typical Qualifications
Any combination of experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for this position; however, this position typically requires, at a minimum, the following:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, including or supplemented by mechanical trade courses.
• Two years of experience performing overall repairs on automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Ability to obtain a Class B California Driver's License within 6 months of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record are required.
• Completion of a two or four year program in automotive, heavy duty trucks, or heavy equipment technology and Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) certification in auto repair or heavy duty trucks are desirable.

Supplemental Information
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidates must complete a City of San Gabriel online application. Applications must be thoroughly prepared and cogent, and include the following three items as attachments to the online application: (1) cover letter, (2) professional résumé, and (3) copies of all professional certifications required and/or applicable for the position. DO NOT SUBMIT DRIVER'S LICENSE with item #3. Driver's license will be validated upon conditional offer of employment.
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE:

This recruitment is scheduled to close at 11:59pm on Sunday, August 17, 2025, or when a sufficient volume of applications has been received, whichever occurs first. Because the application period may close at any time, please do not hesitate to apply.
RECRUITMENT EXAM PLAN & SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE):

The following is the tentative schedule for this recruitment. Please prepare your schedule in advance to accommodate the anticipated recruitment schedule. Note that this schedule may be changed at any time if deemed necessary. Please call Kimber Gutierrez, Management Assistant, at (626) 308-2802 or check the posted recruitment bulletin for updates.
Application Filing PeriodJuly 16 - August 17, 2025Qualifying ExamWeek of September 1, 2025Qualifying Panel Interview ExamWeek of September 8, 2025Selection InterviewsWeek of September 15, 2025Pre-Employment ProcessApproximately 6-8 weeksTarget Start DateNovember 3, 2025
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City for this position shall be required to satisfactorily complete a (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination and drug screen, (3) Live Scan fingerprint check, (4) work experience and education check, and (5) professional reference check. Unsatisfactory results and/or failure to successfully complete any part of pre-employment processes 1-5 shall void any conditional offer of employment for this position. The City maintains the sole discretion to waive any pre-employment item 1-5 if it is deemed appropriate. Such waivers must be approved by the Human Resources Director.
GENERAL EXAMINATION, SELECTION & HIRING PROCESS:

The examination, selection, and hiring process typically includes the following:

1. Application Screening: All submitted applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.
2. Written Exam/Online Assessment: For some positions, a written exam may be administered to help assess applicants for position competency and requirements. Those meeting the minimum qualifications for the position in Step 1 will be invited to a written examination. Typically, the minimum qualifying score on the written exam is 70%. This score may be adjusted depending on the number of examinees, with percentile rankings, average scores and the number of slots available for the oral appraisal interview being used as the basis for adjusting the passing score.
3. Oral Appraisal Interview: Those passing Steps 1 and 2 will be invited to the oral appraisal interview. The oral appraisal interview is an assessment of the candidate's experience and preparation for the position by an impartial panel of subject matter experts. Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on the oral panel interview to qualify for the Eligibility List.
4. Practical Exam: For some recruitments, a practical exam may be administered. The practical exam is a supplemental examination/evaluation tool that is typically not scored or used for qualifying purposes.
5. Eligibility List: Those attaining a qualifying score on the examination will be placed on the Eligibility List for this position. Candidates on the Eligibility List are deemed qualified for the position and may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the hiring department to fill a vacancy in this position. For more information on Eligibility List requirements, please see Rule VIII of the City's Civil Services Rules.
6. Selection Interview: Candidates on the Eligibility List may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the Department to fill an immediate and/or anticipated vacancy in the position classification. A selection interview does not guarantee an offer of employment and the Department is not obligated to hire any candidate invited to a selection interview.
7. Pre-Employment Process: Upon a conditional offer of employment, which requires the successful completion of a selection interview and recommendation to hire from the Department, candidates shall be required to satisfactorily complete the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process consists of (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination, (3) fingerprint background check, (4) work experience and education verification, and (5) professional reference check. Some position classifications may also require a comprehensive background check (e.g., POST Background) and drug screening as part of the pre-employment process. Failure to successfully complete any part of the pre-employment process shall void any conditional offer of employment.

* All exam elements shall be pass/fail, with 70% the minimum passing score. Exam weights toward overall qualifying score shall be as follows: 40% written and 60% panel interview if a written exam is administered; 100% panel interview if written exam is not administered.
DISCLAIMER:

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Applicants with legal disabilities, who require special testing accommodations, must contact the City of San Gabriel Human Resources Department at least five days prior to the examination date.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; the City of San Gabriel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:

San Gabriel City Hall Phone: (626) 308-2802

425 S. Mission Drive Email: hr@sgch.org

San Gabriel, CA 91776 Web:
This position classification is provided a generaous benefits package for full-time members including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more detailed information regarding the City's benefit offerings, please click here:
The following provides a summary of the main benefits provided to this position:

• Health Benefits: City paid contribution of up to $1,650 per month toward medical, dental and vision insurance premiums. City offers a choice of multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through CalPERS), two dental plans (Delta HMO and Delta PPO), and VSP vision. Employee may opt-out of the City's medical plan with proof of group coverage elsewhere.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Matching Benefit: City provides a matching contribution of up to $100 per month to a 457 plan for participating employees. The matching contribution requires the employee to be actively enrolled and contributing to the plan.
• Education Premium Pay: Employees in this classification who have an associate, bachelor, or master's degree from a USDE accredited college or university shall be eligible for premium education pay. Premium education is non-cumulative and shall be provided as follows:
  • Associate's Degree....... $100/month
  • Bachelor's Degree....... $200/month
  • Master's Degree.......... $300/month
• Tuition Reimbursement: City provides annual reimbursement of tuition for degree coursework at an accredited college or university in an amount not to exceed the semester tuition rate at California State University - Los Angeles.
• Long Term Disability (LTD): City paid LTD insurance.
• Life Insurance: City paid life insurance coverage for 100% of annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): City paid EAP for employees and eligible family members.
• Bilingual Pay: $100 per month for employees who qualify and pass a proficiency examination in a second language such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or Spanish. Bilingual pay must be deemed appropriate for the position and approved by the city.
• Supplemental Insurance: City provides employees with supplemental insurance options through Colonial. Enrollment is optional and all premiums are covered by the employee through payroll deduction. The City does not make a contribution towards supplemental insurance premiums.
• Paid Leaves:
  • Vacation: Accrue 80 hours of vacation leave per year to start. Annual accrual rate increases up to 160 hours per year pursuant to the authorized vacation accrual schedule.
  • Sick: Accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year.
  • Holiday: 96 hours of paid holiday per year.
  • Floating Holiday: 16 hours of floating holiday per year (pro rata).
• Annual Leave Cash-Out Options:
  • Sick Leave Buy Back: Option to cash-out up to 50% of unused sick leave accrued in the preceding 12-month period (cash-out occurs in November of each year).
  • Vacation Buy Back: Option to cash-out of up to 40 hours of unused vacation leave per year (cash-out occurs in November of each year).
  • Holiday Buy Back: May cash-out up to 8 hours of unused holiday per year (cash-out occurs in January of each year).
• Alternative Work Schedule: Pursuant to the City's alternative work schedule policy, an alternative 9/80 work schedule may be allowed depending on the City's needs, nature of the position, and employee performance.
• Uniform Allowance: Non-safety uniformed personnel shall be provided with an annual uniform allowance of $1,000. Uniformed maintenance personnel recieve uniform service, and therefore, are excluded from this provision. Allowance is distributed on an annual basis in January.
• Remote Work: Pursuant to the City's remote work policy, some regularly scheduled remote work may be allowed depending on the City's needs, nature of the position, and employee performance. Remote work is not allowed during the probationary period.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be honest and accurate in your application. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.Lastly, please be clear, cogent, organized, detailed, and responsive in your application and attachments. Applications lacking clarity, correct grammar/spelling, organization, and overall execution will be rejected.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02


Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03


How many years of professional Auto Mechanic maintenance experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04


Do you have a Class B license?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have a Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, 16 hours, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Sunday,

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