Fire Equipment Service Worker

Kern-County,-CA; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County Fire Department is seeking a Fire Equipment Service Worker to inspect, service and repair heavy motorized equipment. The role emphasizes knowledge of mechanical parts, lubrication procedures, and tire repair, with safety and reliability at the forefront.

Applicants must have at least one year of experience, a valid California Class A driver's license, and be prepared to undergo post-offer medical and drug screening. Background checks may be conducted.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the servicing of light and heavy equipment.
• Must possess a valid California Class A Driver's License to successfully pass the six (6) months probationary period.
• Ability to drive heavy equipment and to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drive heavy equipment and perform servicing tasks.
• Keep simple records of maintenance and inspections.
• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.

Skills

Driving heavy equipment

Record keeping

Following instructions

Job description

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Examination

Written (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of simple mechanical parts of heavy motorized equipment, of proper lubricating procedures for a wide variety of equipment and fittings, and of heavy equipment tire repair; and other related topics. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards

• One year of experience in the servicing of light and heavy equipment.
• Valid California Class "A" Driver's License is required to successfully pass the six (6) months probationary period.

Full Job Description

Fire Equipment Service Worker.

Knowledge of: simple mechanical parts of heavy motorized equipment, proper lubricating procedures for a wide variety of equipment and fittings, and heavy equipment tire repair.

Ability to: drive heavy equipment; keep simple records and to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate an appointment will be made at the Kern County Fire Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

Contact

For any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Tiffany Nacke at [e-mail] or call 661-868-3157.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.