Jobs – EBMUD – Heavy Equipment Mechanic

EBMUD Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Click here to see more information – https://www.ebmud.com/jobs

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.