Mechanic

About the Position

We’re Hiring Our Next Mechanic — Join a Team That Keeps Grants Pass Moving!

What You’ll Do:

• Vehicle inspections, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of light- to medium-duty automobiles, trucks, public safety vehicles, and off-road power equipment. • Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, tune-ups, and repairs using specialized testing and maintenance equipment. • Providing excellent internal customer service and maintaining accurate service records. • Responding to emergency field repair needs when required — because sometimes the job calls for quick thinking and expertise on the go.

Minimum Qualifications

- A High School Diploma or GED and five years of automotive and/or medium and heavy truck mechanic experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. - Licensing Requirements (positions in this class require): - Valid driver's license, Oregon Class C with an acceptable driving record - Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification (IMACA, MVAC or equivalent) - Oregon Driver’s License – Class B with airbrake endorsement - ASE Master Automotive Technician and/or Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician - EVT Fire Apparatus Technician Level 1 Certificate - EVT Law Enforcement Vehicle Technician Certification

How to Apply

Application materials are completed on-line and attach your resume and cover letter. Any application that is missing a cover letter, resume, or supplemental questionnaire will not be considered. No late, incomplete or faxed applications will be accepted. The required materials to be turned in by the application deadline for this recruitment are: 1. City Application 2. Supplemental Questionnaire 3. Resume 4. Cover Letter

Ranking and Selection

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position. The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a psychological screening, physical, functional and drug screening.

Summary of Benefits - 2026

Health Insurance The City provides a full family healthcare package that includes medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance. Full family coverage includes spouse, registered domestic partner or same sex domestic partner and children up to age 26. Most employees are currently provided two options for health insurance and may elect to have their portion of the health insurance premium deduction taken out of their paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Employee rates for 2026 for health and dental coverage range from $185 to $194 per month depending on the coverage selected. In addition to health coverage, the City contributes $234 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA/VEBA) on the employee’s behalf. Dental Insurance The City provides two carriers for dental coverage, PacificSource with two options available. PacificSource Dental allows employees to select any dentist covered by PacificSource. Retirement The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). An employee is eligible for PERS after six months of service (unless the employee is already a PERS member, then contributions are immediate). The employee’s contribution of 6% is paid by the City under each collective bargaining agreement and the personnel rules at this time. Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) An employee who is new to Oregon public service and was hired on or after August 29, 2003, becomes an OPSRP Pension Program member if the employee works six full calendar months in a qualifying position for an OPSRP-Participating employer. The six-month waiting period cannot be interrupted by more than 30 consecutive working days and must be served with the same employer. Life Insurance The City provides life insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary. An employee can voluntarily choose to purchase additional life insurance, spousal life and/or dependent life. Accidental Death and Dismemberment The City provides accidental death and dismemberment insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary. Long Term Disability The City provides benefits at the rate of 60% of salary with a maximum monthly benefit of $9,000 and a maximum covered salary of $15,000 per month. This benefit has a 90-day elimination period. Flexible Spending/125 Program Employees may elect to set aside monies pre-tax for out of pocket medical (maximum deferral $3,400) and/or dependent care (maximum deferral $5,000) expenses. FICA and Medicare The City participates in Social Security and pays the employer’s portion of FICA and Medicare for each employee. Deferred Compensation Program Deferred compensation is a voluntary program which allows employees to designate a dollar amount or percentage of their pay for pre-tax retirement savings. These funds are deducted from an employee’s check after FICA taxes, but before state and federal taxes, are applied. These funds are held state and federal tax free until the employee begins to withdraw funds. An employee is eligible to withdraw funds upon separation of service. The City provides four different carriers from which the employee can select. Employees may defer a maximum of $24,500 in 2026, with “catch-up” provisions that apply to those employees nearing retirement. Worker’s Compensation Approved on-the-job injuries are paid at approximately 66 2/3% of regular salary upon acceptance of the claim. The difference between employee’s normal net and worker’s compensation claim is paid by the City under the terms and conditions set forth in Administrative Policy 5-1 and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Holiday/Holiday Compensation Management, supervisors, non-represented, and Grants Pass Employee Association employees receive 10 paid holidays per year. Police personnel receive a holiday compensation bank of 48 hours each July 1 and January 1. Fire represented personnel receive a holiday compensation bank of 132 hours (56-hour schedule) each July 1 based on the prior years’ service. Personal Holiday Grants Pass Employee Association and Confidential-Classified employees receive 2 personal use-it or lose-it holidays per year, pro-rated based on the total months of service for the prior calendar year. Management and supervisory employees receive 1 personal use-it or lose-it holiday per year. Vacation Vacation accrual is provided to each regular full-time and regular part-time employee based upon their job classification, labor group, and scheduled workweek. Accruals and their availability for use are determined by a collective bargaining agreement or Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies. Sick Leave Sick leave accrual is provided to each regular full-time and regular part-time employee based upon their scheduled work week. Sick leave accrual is available for use immediately. Full-time employees working a 40-hour schedule receive 96 hours per year, which accrues at 3.69 hours per pay period. Fire personnel on a 56-hour schedule receive 156 hours per year, which accrues at 6 hours per pay period. Emergency Leave Emergency leave is provided to employees to attend the funeral of an immediate family member, or to visit a member of your immediate family whose illness may result in death. Firefighters may take a 24-hour shift and all other employees may take up to 24 hours or 3 days emergency leave days per calendar year. Sick leave and/or vacation may also be utilized with approval. Employee Assistance Program The EAP provides an employee and the employee’s dependents up to four confidential visits per issue during a year at no cost. Visits may be for counseling, assessment or referral help in dealing with the various stresses in life. Fitness Reimbursement Policy Full-time