FLEET EQUIPMENT SERVICE WORKER

City-of-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside is seeking a Fleet Equipment Service Worker to support the Central Garage Division of the General Services Department. Responsibilities include maintenance and repairs on a wide range of city vehicles and equipment, tire service, and data collection on new assets.

The role requires basic shop skills and a valid California driver’s license. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of automotive servicing experience; ASE certification is

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED; specialized training in gas/diesel maintenance desirable.
• One year of automotive servicing experience; heavy-duty vehicle experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site and off-site maintenance inspections and basic repairs on light and heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with engine tune-ups, brake inspections, oil changes, and cooling system services.
• Inspect and service tires, perform data collection on new vehicles, and prepare vehicles for decommissioning or sale.
• Maintain time and material records and assist with on-call emergency repairs.

Job description

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Fleet Equipment Service Worker to fill vacancies in the Central Garage Division of the General Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, a Fleet Equipment Service worker performs and provides a variety of limited skilled office, and perform general maintenance, mechanical repair and tire repair and replacement and other miscellaneous tasks for the fleet management and service activities of the City. Retrieves automobile and equipment parts from vendors and delivers them as required.

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

• Perform on and off-site preventative maintenance inspections, entry level to semi-skilled diagnosis and repair mechanical defects on all but not limited to light and heavy duty vehicles, forklifts, refuse trucks, utility lifts and crane trucks, towed equipment, para‑transit bus, sweepers, construction equipment, fire apparatus, police, and standby generators.


• Assist and participate in minor engine tune-ups, general repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive mechanical equipment.


• Perform brake inspections and replacements, cooling system services, engine, transmission and differential oil changes, tune-ups and valve adjustments.


• Inspect, maintain, breakdown, repair, mount and balance tires on various city vehicles and equipment.


• Participate in formal training as well as hands‑on cross‑training consisting of more complex vehicle and equipment repairs to increase skills and knowledge.


• Perform inspection and data information collection of newly purchased vehicles and equipment.


• Prepare vehicles for decommissioning and sales.


• Occasionally assist with emergency field repairs to vehicles and equipment.


• Maintain accurate computer based time and material records as well as work performed on all work.


• Perform routine, basic preventative maintenance on fire equipment and apparatus, compressed natural gas filling station and dispensing equipment on an as-needed basis.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Supplemental specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel‑powered equipment is highly desirable

Experience

One (1) year of experience in automotive servicing work. Experience servicing heavy‑duty vehicles and equipment is highly desirable.

Necessary Special Requirements

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.


• Possession of an appropriate, valid Class "A" California Motor Vehicle Commercial Operator's License by the end of the probationary period (12 months).


• Possession of a current, valid, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificate is highly desirable.


• Successful completion of any two (2) ASE Series certification tests is required by the end of the probationary period (12 months). An additional two (2) ASE tests of the incumbents choosing within two (2) years of hire date.


• The incumbent must maintain all certifications acquired throughout employment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is done in a standard office environment and in the field with exposure to faulty devices, chemicals, tools, and potentially hazardous conditions. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.

Documents Required at the Time of Application

• Completed Employment Application


• Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self‑schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self‑scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre‑employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE

The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.


2. An advanced‑level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e‑mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.