Maintenance Mechanic
US$45 – US$46 / hr base salary
Posted 21 Jan 2026
Advertised as “Maintenance Mechanic (Journeyperson)”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$45 – US$46 / hr |
|---|
Study levelAssociate degree
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS IN LIVERMORE, CA
Current Shift Availability:
First Shift hours of 5:00 a.m. - 1:30pm, Hourly Wage $45.26/hour
Second Shift hours of 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Hourly Wage $46.26/hour
GILLIG is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built by dedicated Americans in Livermore, California. GILLIG buses are known for their unmatched quality. We are excited to increase the production of our Battery Electric bus which is the most comprehensive, advanced zero-emission bus on the market.
WHY GILLIG
- Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
- Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
- Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 135 years!
- Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, pension, 401(k) plans and other comprehensive benefits fits
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an Industrial Maintenance Technician known as a Journeyperson Maintenance Mechanic at GILLIG. Duties include troubleshooting electrical, problem solving, day-to-day preventive maintenance tasks, equipment repair, and fabrication necessary to maintain the facility and manufacturing equipment. This includes PLC’s, VFD’s, conveyors, grinders, fans, tools, heavy equipment, etc. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you must have the ability to read and understand mechanical\electrical diagrams and technical repair manuals. Performs other maintenance duties as required to promote overall plant productivity and safety effectiveness.
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of processing\manufacturing equipment: Air Compressors, Conveyors, Industrial Fans, Electric Motors, Electric/Pneumatic tools, Gear Boxes, etc.
- Ability to effectively communicate with other employees in the facility, both verbally and in writing
- Reads and understands mechanical and electrical prints, diagrams, and technical repair manuals
- Knowledge of process automation equipment: Proximity Switches, Transformers, Relay’s, Limit Switches, HMI’s and PLC’s within a manufacturing environment
- Install, maintain, and repair automated machinery. The technician should be familiar with VFD’s, gearboxes, reducers, and pumps, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic systems