Mechanic

We are seeking an experienced mechanic who takes pride in their craft and is looking for an opportunity to grow alongside a progressive and expanding organization. The City of Oakdale continues to invest in its employees, facilities, and services, making this an exciting time to join our team.

This position is based out of the City's new Public Works facility, which includes a dedicated mechanic work area designed to support efficient and safe maintenance operations. We encourage interested candidates to learn more about our facility here: New Public Works Facility | Oakdale, MN.

   

The Public Works Department, City organization, and Oakdale community continue to experience growth, creating opportunities for professional development, expanded responsibilities, and long-term career success.

Under general supervision, this position performs work in the maintenance, servicing, and repair of automotive, truck, and other mechanical equipment, including preventive maintenance and general overhaul work on gasoline and diesel engines and electrical equipment on a variety of City-owned equipment. The successful candidate must be familiar with a variety of pieces of equipment, comfortable using technology to document process and repairs, and be a creative problem-solver.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates are identified. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

More specific details will be provided if applicable, but our anticipated hiring timeline is as follows:

• Week of July 6, 2026 - Initial review of applications
• Week of July 13, 2026 - First round virtual interview
• Week of July 20, 2026 - Second round in person interview

if candidate is selected:

• Tuesday August 11, 2026 - Council appointment
• Wednesday August 12, 2026 - Earliest start

Oakdale provides a competitive compensation structure, great benefits including 13 paid holidays and participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees are provided with up to $600 annually for cell phone allowance/reimbursement, $500 annually for reimbursement of safety boots/protective outer gear, and up to $100 annually for the cost of prescription safety glasses. The City also supplies uniforms and equipment to perform the job.

The department enjoys strong support from the community and City Council and has excellent working relationships with other City departments. If you are looking for a career where you can be part of serving the community and helping support its essential functions, consider this opportunity. 

• Prepare, evaluate and complete preventative maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors, in a cost-effective and timely manner
• Perform general overhaul and preventive maintenance work on mechanical equipment, including but not limited to: vans, automobiles, light and heavy trucks, road maintenance equipment, park's turf maintenance equipment, air compressors, chain saws, snow removal equipment, tractors, water pumps, generators, trailers, and other city-owned equipment
• Diagnose and perform electrical repairs such as wiring, emergency lighting, WiMax, AVL/GPS, and two-way radio equipment
• Operate tire changer, wheel balancer, brake lathe, cutting torch, and welders
• Diagnose complex vehicle and equipment problems
• Evaluate the status of mechanical equipment and perform or schedule needed repairs
• Perform tune-ups, adjustments, and oil changes
• Operate diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electronic, and air-driven tools.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work
• Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records on all work performed and supplies used
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• Develop and maintain shop procedures for the maintenance and repair of equipment and mechanical systems
• Perform DOT Commercial Vehicle inspections. Assist in all aspects of Public Works maintenance activities within but not limited to the Parks, Recreation, Streets, and Utility divisions
• Respond to after-hours calls/inquiries as directed or needed during any calendar day
• Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
• Ability to take direction and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Ability to operate a laptop computer in order to process work orders using the City’s asset management and work order program and diagnose both gasoline and diesel engine fuel management systems, vehicle body management systems, and snow and ice control equipment. 
• Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks, including work outside the fleet division, as assigned.
• Must be able to work in conjunction with other department staff. 
• Perform other duties as assigned

COMPLEXITY

Processes, procedures, or software vary from one assignment to the next, although assignments are related in function and objective.
 

RESPONSIBILITY

Supervision

This position carries out a group of procedures using the general methods and desired results that the supervisor indicates. This position selects from among the most appropriate of several guidelines, makes minor adjustments to methods, and refers unforeseen situations to others for solution.

Moderate coordination of work with other individuals (Non-Supervisory)

Impact

Work product or service affects the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of further processes or services.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Hazards

Moderately strenuous – Occasionally runs, and/or frequently climbs up to 50 steps, and/or continuously balances, bend/stoops, kneels, crouches, squats, crawls, stands, walks, or reaches above shoulder level, and/or exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Push/pull, lift, and carry up to 100 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, this position will use: close vision, far vision, depth perception, visual acuteness, color vision, and peripheral vision.

While performing the duties of this job, this position will use their right hand for simple, firm, and fine handling or manipulation and will use their left hand for simple, firm, and fine handling or manipulation.

While performing the duties of this job, this position will use their right foot and/or left foot for repetitive movements.

Surroundings

High Risk – Exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions, working in narrow aisles or passageways, work around moving mechanical parts, working in close quarters, exposure to extreme heat, exposure to extreme cold, and working at unguarded heights.

Access to Public Data:

This position may encounter not public data in the course of these duties. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to perform the duties. While data are being accessed, this position should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, this position must properly store the not public data.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals employed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and qualifications required of personnel in this job. The employer may and reserves its right to change the job description and establish, modify or eliminate job duties and responsibilities and jobs at its discretion with or without notice.

Education

• High school diploma or GED certificate 

Experience

• One (1) year of experience in mechanical equipment repair or related field.

Training, Certificates, and Licenses

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Possess or obtain (within six (6) months of hire) and maintain a valid Class A CDL driver’s license.
• DOT Minnesota Commercial Vehicle Inspector's Certificate 
• ASE certification or ability to obtain in one (1) year

Other

• Furnish a complete set of hand tools

Education

• Associate's degree as Automotive Technician, Diesel Technician, Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician, Heavy Construction Equipment Technician

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in mechanical equipment repair or related field

Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses

• Current ASE Certification in any of the following: Automotive & Light Truck (A1-A9, X1), Auto Maintenance & Light Repair (G1), Medium-Heavy Truck (T1-T8)