Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Civil Service HomeJob OpeningsNew User RegistrationMy Application ProfileUpdate Contact InfoJob Descriptions and Alerts Heavy Equipment Mechanic Recruitment #26-6044-002 Date Opened 10/19/2026 09:00:00 AM Close Date 11/1/2026 11:59:00 PM Salary $29.66 per hour (Grade 124) Department Varies Job Type Promotional and Open Competitive Go Back Apply Examination Date Week of November 16, 2026 Civil Service Board Office 371 West Second Street, Lower Level Dayton, Ohio 45402 Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date. Responsibilities The Heavy Equipment Mechanic involves skilled work at the journey worker mechanic level with the maintenance and repair of heavy automotive equipment (including heavy trucks, crawler-type tractors, graders, street sweepers, power shovels, fire engines, trucks and fire fighting equipment and various road construction equipment). The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will occasionally supervise personnel involved in the servicing of equipment or assist journey worker mechanics. Minimum Qualifications Must meet one of the following combinations of experience and education: Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.). AND 3 years of journeyworker level experience as an automotive, truck or heavy equipment mechanic, including experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment; ORGraduation from high school (or G.E.D.). AND 3 years of experience as a City of Dayton Automotive Servicer II, Automotive Mechanic or Special Equipment Mechanic; ORGraduation from high school (or G.E.D.). AND a 2 year post high school automotive or truck maintenance program certificate AND 1 year of experience as an automotive, truck or heavy equipment mechanic including experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment; ORAssociate degree in Automotive or Truck Maintenance. Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region. License Requirements Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment. Within 90 days of appointment must obtain an Ohio Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP), as a condition of employment. Within 150 days of appointment, must obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.), including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio. Out of state residents must have equivalent licenses from their state of residence within the prescribed 150 days of appointment. Special Requirements FOR POSITIONS IN FIRE DEPARTMENT ONLY: As a condition of continued employment, individuals must obtain and maintain the following 3 levels of EVT Certifications according to the timetable listed below: Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 EVT certification - within 18 months of appointment Fire Apparatus Technician Level 2 EVT certification - within 36 months of appointment Fire Apparatus Technician Level 3 EVT certification - within 54 months of appointment Promotional Qualifications Must have been permanently employed full-time by the City of Dayton for 6 consecutive months in the classification of Automotive Servicer II, Automotive Mechanic or Special Equipment Mechanic and in pay grade 123 (Wage) or below, pay grade 29 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method. Open Competitive Applicants Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method. Notes Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process. Background Check A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position. Drug and Nicotine Testing Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. © City of Dayton 2026 - All Rights Reserved E-mail Phone: (937) 333-2300 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F In partnership with Follow us on: Please enable JavaScript to enhance your experience using this website. Many features of this site utilize JavaScript. 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