EBMUD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
EBMUD Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Salary Info: $110,436 – $127,836 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement
Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, January 19, 2026
Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026
Heavy Equipment Mechanics maintain, repair, devise modifications for and overhaul a variety of large trucks, heavy construction, and related equipment (John Deere, Detroit/Mercedes, Caterpillar, Ford, Freightliner, GMC, etc.).
As a condition of employment, new hires must, within six months, obtain an unrestricted Class A California driver’s license with endorsements for air brakes, hazardous material and tanker and have a satisfactory driving record.
Typical duties include:
· Repairing, modifying, and overhauling reduction gears, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, air conditioning systems and similar units.
· Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, specifications, and shop manuals.
· Performing preventive maintenance and inspections on heavy trucks and heavy construction equipment; making emergency repairs in the field; recommending shutdown of equipment that appears unsafe.
· Conferring with equipment operators to determine operational problems; recommending operational methods to minimize breakdowns and repairs.
· Entering data into the computerized equipment maintenance system and making verbal and written reports of work performed, completing onscreen forms, making rough hand sketches and layouts and otherwise keeping accurate maintenance records.
· Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic system components including cylinders, control, check and diverter valves; developing and building such systems as required for improved operation.
· Road testing heavy trucks and operating a variety of heavy construction equipment incidentally in the performance of mechanical repairs.
· Performing test operation, making final adjustments and lubricating repaired equipment.
Additional information:
· East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) provided basic hand tools/toolbox
· Optional 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
· Annual work boot allowance
· Opportunities to work throughout EBMUD service areas
· Day Shift only
· OT availability
The ideal candidate:
· is experienced in modern heavy truck and construction equipment repair.
· is self-motivated to take initiative in projects.
· has an excellent safety record.
· works well with others.
The salary range is $9,543 per month increasing to $10,020, $10,521, $11,047 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively.
EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
REQUIREMENTS
1. A high school diploma or its equivalent; AND either
2. a. Eighteen months experience comparable to EBMUD’s Heavy Equipment Maintenance Worker III
classification, including satisfactory completion of the appropriate courses and advance on‑the‑job training as specified in EBMUD’s Trades Training Program, OR
b. Attainment of recognized journey level status in heavy truck or construction equipment repair.
3. Must possess or obtain within six months of appointment, a valid, unrestricted Class A California driver’s license with endorsement for air brakes, hazardous material and tanker, and have a satisfactory driving record.
4. Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class, including sufficient physical agility to work in tight or confined conditions and sufficient strength to lift replacement parts weighing up to 80 pounds. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work overtime as needed.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.
Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability
Job Hotline: (510) 287-0735