Fleet Service Attendant

Kings County; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings County Public Works Department seeks a dependable Fleet Service Attendant to support the County’s vehicle fleet. You will assign and dispatch motor pool vehicles, keep accurate computerized records, inspect and service fleet units, and assist daily operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on organization and teamwork across departments. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, at least 1 year of clerical or automotive support experience, and a valid CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• One year of general clerical duties or automotive shop experience.
• Valid California driver's license at time of appointment.
• Ability to pass background investigation and fingerprint check, and to be deputized by Kings County Sheriff’s Department.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and schedules motor pool vehicles and dispatches them to user departments.
• Maintains records of vehicle assignments, mileage, service dates, and documents in reports/spreadsheets.
• Ensures vehicles are clean; fuels, washes, and addresses interior/exterior conditions.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance and coordinates repairs with mechanics.
• Takes vehicle repair requests and prepares work orders; supervises related tasks as needed.
• Picks up and delivers vehicles; may supervise trustee/incarcerated individuals as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle dispatch

Recordkeeping

Maintenance support

Background check

Education

High school diploma

Tools

None

Job description

The Kings County Public Works Department is currently seeking a dedicated, team-oriented individual to fill one vacancy for:

FLEET SERVICE ATTENDANT

$36,150.40 - $44,116.80 Annually

Kings County Public Works Department is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Fleet Service Attendant to help keep our County vehicle fleet running smoothly. In this role, you’ll assign and dispatch motor pool vehicles, maintain accurate computerized records, inspect and service fleet units, and support essential daily operations. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in keeping things organized and moving, and want to contribute to a team that supports departments across the County, we encourage you to apply!

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Assigns and schedules motor pool vehicles according to user needs, availability and other criteria; dispatches vehicles to user departments and checks in returned vehicles; informs vehicle users of policies and procedures pertaining to the use of vehicles including record keeping requirements.
• Maintains a variety of records using computerized and manual systems concerning vehicle assignments, mileage, dates of service, and other information; prepares reports and spreadsheets; reconciles mileage logs and resolves discrepancies; creates and updates files on new cars.
• Ensures that the interior and exterior of vehicles are clean; washes, waxes, vacuums and removes trash from vehicles; fuels vehicles; documents and resolves complaints from users regarding the cleanliness or condition of vehicles.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance on motor pool vehicles; inspects, adds and/or changes fluid levels and wipers; inspects general operating condition and safety problems; refers vehicles for repairs and regular maintenance service; charges and replaces batteries; replaces bulbs and makes other minor repairs; assists mechanics in coordination of preventative maintenance program.
• Takes vehicle repair requests, troubleshoots vehicle problems; coordinates and schedules needed repairs; prepares and records work orders.
• As assigned, supervises, transports and controls the work of trustee/incarcerated individuals, work-in-lieu, welfare-to-work, and/or other volunteer works and alternative work forces including assignments and oversight of vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Picks up and delivers vehicles.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience

• One year of experience performing general clerical duties in support of an automotive shop or service function or performing routine automotive maintenance work.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements

Ability to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check, as well as to be deputized by the Kings County Sheriff’s Department, and to provide proof of a satisfactory driving record.

For a complete description of duties and qualifications, please view the detailed job specification below.

Fleet Service Attendant

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list.

Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

Veteran's Preference Available upon Request

Veteran's Preference Application

You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.

Tentative Recruitment Process

Final Date to Apply: October 15, 2026

Human Resources Oral Board: October 26, 2026