Equipment Service Worker I

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fresno is hiring an Equipment Service Worker I to join the fleet maintenance team. You will be hands-on with a variety of City vehicles, performing cleaning, fueling, and routine maintenance to keep equipment ready for service. Work may include night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with options for experience or formal automotive training. A valid California driver’s license is required, and opportunities exist in the General

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Option 1: 1 year of full-time experience doing minor vehicle maintenance.
• Option 2: 30 college units in Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technology plus 6 months experience.
• Option 3: Vocational certificate in Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technology with transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Clean vehicle exteriors and interiors to standards.
• Use steam cleaners and detergents to clean engines and parts.
• Check and refill fluids (water, gas, diesel, oil) and jump-start vehicles as needed.
• Perform basic maintenance (tires, bulbs, belts, filters, wipers).
• Assist in more complex repairs as directed by senior staff.
• Enter data for daily reports and maintain records.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Automotive coursework (30 units) in Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technology

Vocational/technical certificate in Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technology

Tools

Steam cleaners

Fluids and maintenance tools

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to kickstart your career? Join us as an Equipment Service Worker I and become an integral part of our city's operations! Under supervision, you'll be hands-on with a range of vehicles and equipment, ensuring they're in prime condition for the road ahead. Your days will be filled with performing a diversity of tasks involving the cleaning, fueling, and preparing of City vehicles and equipment for operation. If you're eager to roll up your sleeves, work in a dynamic team, and play a crucial role in maintaining our city's fleet that provides essential services to the community.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Clean vehicle exteriors and interiors to maintain cleanliness and appearance standards.
• Utilize steam cleaners, solvents, or detergents to clean engines and engine parts effectively.
• Check and refill water, gas, diesel, oil, and other vehicle fluids and jump-start vehicles as needed.
• Conduct minor routine maintenance tasks on City cars, trucks, buses, and other equipment which may include changing tires, replacing light bulbs, fan belts, air filters, and windshield wiper blades.
• Assist in more complex repairs as directed by senior maintenance personnel.
• Complete basic computer data entry for daily report completion.
• Possess knowledge of tools, vehicle and equipment maintenance principles.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment and/or department, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Full job specification may be viewed at: ESW I Job Description.pdf

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The current vacancy exists in the FAX Department. However, this classification also exists in the General Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively, and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

This classification's physical demands involve very heavy work which requires occasionally exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list:

EDUCATION:

Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED

OPTION 1:

One (1) year of continuous, full-time paid experience, performing minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Minor maintenance may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks: performing regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil, filter, and fluid changes.

OPTION 2:

Completion of thirty (30) units of accredited college level coursework in Automotive

Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology or Diesel Equipment Technology. Six (6) months

of continuous, full-time paid experience, performing minor maintenance on vehicles and

equipment may be substituted for 15 units.

OPTION 3:

Certification of completion from a recognized vocational or technical school program in Automotive or Heavy Equipment Technology, or related field.

Applicants qualifying with OPTION 2 OR 3 MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS/CERTIFICATE for education verification. Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.

The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates, and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY TYPE OF MINOR MAINTENANCE, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT with which you have experience within your duties.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.

Depending on assignment area, may be required to obtain, and maintain for entire term of assignment, a valid California Commercial Class B Driver's License with required endorsement(s) within the probationary period, or within twelve (12) months after being assigned to an area requiring such license.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Some positions have been designated as being "safety sensitive" and require all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout entire term of employment in this class.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

Written Examination: 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered which may test a candidate in vehicle operations, maintenance or safety, working relations, written instructions, communication, and/or other job-related items.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The Written Examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14th, 2026.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.