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Do you take pride in diagnosing and repairing vehicles that keep a community moving?Colusa County Public Works - Transit Division is seeking a dedicated Equipment Mechanic to join our team! In this role, youll help ensure our transit buses, trucks, and vehicles operate safely and efficiently. If you enjoy hands-on mechanical work and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. To learn more, check out The Job Description Page HERE. Please Note • Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The first review of applications will occur on: December 19, 2025. It is to your advantage to submit an application as soon as possible as the recruitment may close at any time following the first review. • The tentative anticipated start date for this position is February 2, 2026. • This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting. What's this Job All About? As an Equipment Mechanic, youll take on a variety of tasks, including troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing vehicles and equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring everything operates safely and efficiently. How do we make a difference? At Colusa County Transit, we provide vital transportation services that connect residents to work, school, medical care, and essential resources. Your work as an Equipment Mechanic directly supports the safety and reliability of these services. By keeping our fleet well-maintained and road-ready, you help ensure passengers receive dependable, secure transportation every day. Youll be part of a team that values professionalism, service, and a shared commitment to keeping our community moving. [Do our values speak to you? ]{pasted="true"} • Deliver excellent Customer Service to Others and Our Community • Embrace and Drive Change • Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded • Pursue Growth and Learning • Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication • Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit • Be Passionate and Determined • Be Humble and Kind What are the benefits? • A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve. • A caring, empathetic, and fun work family that you will be welcomed into. • A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE • Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience • A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members)- As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life. - Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you- Unless you choose a premium health care plan. • Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff. • 457 Deferred Compensation. • PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick. - Vacation Parity- Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary. COME WORK FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUSA: WERE WAITING FOR YOU! * ## Supervision and Examples of Duties Receives general supervision from higher-level staff. ## Qualifications Experience Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing automotive servicing and maintenance work. Training Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized training in automotive repair. License or Certificate Possession of valid class B drivers icense. Possession of valid DOT Medical Certificate. ## Supplemental Information Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employerand provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. ALLColusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.