Fire Equipment Service Worker

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County Fire Department is conducting a continuous recruitment for a Fire Equipment Service Worker. Applicants must have experience servicing light and heavy equipment and hold a valid California Class A Driver's License to pass a six-month probationary period.

The examination assesses knowledge of simple mechanical parts, lubrication procedures, and heavy equipment tire repair, with a written test weighted at 100% of the score. Background checks may be conducted.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in servicing light and heavy equipment.
• Valid California Class A Driver's License required to pass six months probation.

Skills

Heavy equipment parts knowledge

Lubrication procedures

Tire repair for heavy equipment

Job description

Position Information

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, of proper lubricating procedures for a wide variety of equipment and fittings, and of heavy equipment tire repair.

Ability to

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

About Kern County

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Additional Information

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.

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