Fleet Technician II- Twentynine Palms

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Fleet Management Department seeks Fleet Technicians II in Twentynine Palms, responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles. This role offers competitive compensation, including bonuses and health benefits, with a unique opportunity for career development in a stable environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant automotive skills and certification, and must be prepared for physical work outdoors.

Benefits

Annual tool allowance of $600

Flexible spending account

Medical & Dental benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience in automotive and/or diesel repair.
• Ability to work with gas and electric welding equipment.
• Must obtain California Class B driver license within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled repair and maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.
• Operate welding equipment for repairs and modifications.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and operational standards.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diesel mechanic skills

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) propulsion systems

Education

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Apply by 5:00 on June 27, 2025 for priority consideration!

*RECRUITMENT BONUS:Bonus payments up to $1500 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.

3% Salary Increase in February 2026**

**Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewideRealignment Sales TaxCollections performance.

The Fleet Management Department is recruiting for Fleet Technicians II -Twentynine Palms who perform skilled repair and maintenance work on automobiles, trucks and equipment; operate gas and electric welding equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair a wide variety of vehicles, equipment or other County-owned assets.The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this vacancy and other vacancies that may occur throughout the county.

For more detailed information, refer to theFleet Technician IIjob description.

This recruitment is for the TWENTYNINE PALMS location only.Twentynine Palms is approximately 90 miles (1.5 hours) away from Downtown San Bernardino.

*According to the criteria in theTeamsters Memorandum of Understanding(pg.124)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Fleet Management Department provides vehicles, equipment, and services to the officials and employees of the County so that they may, in turn, provide services that promote health, safety, well being, and quality of life to the residents of San Bernardino County. Fleet Management provides services for the majority of county vehicles and equipment. Services include the acquisition, maintenance, repair, modification, and disposal of vehicles and other related equipment. San Bernardino County Sheriff and Special Districts Departments are authorized to operate their respective fleets independent of Fleet Management. Fleet Management continuously strives to meet customers’ needs. High customer satisfaction will ensure a stable/increasing customer base for the department that will support the lowest possible unit cost distribution to county departments. For more information, visithttps://fleet.sbcounty.gov/

CONDITIONSOF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process:Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and physical exam prior to appointment.

Location Assignment: This position is assigned to Twentynine Palms.

Physical: Incumbents must be physically able to lift fifty (50) pounds, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and stoop. Employees work outside continuously and are exposed to electricity, chemicals, heat, oil, odors, dust, gas, and noise.

Tools: Incumbents must have their own hand tools. An annual tool allowance of $600 is provided on July 1st.

Shift: Incumbents may be required to work day, evening, or night shifts, to meet departmental needs.

License: At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Incumbents must obtain a valid California Class B driver license, within six (6) months of hire or the employee may be subject to extended probation or termination. Please indicate CA license number, class, and expiration date on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

HEALTH BENEFITS	PAID TIME OFF	RETIREMENT PERKS
Medical & Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses	Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 15 paid holidays Perfect Attendance Leave Flexible work schedules (in some departments) 80 hours/year of Administrative leave	Generous pension Retirement reciprocity may be available! 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link.

Experience: Two (2) years of paid full-time equivalent work experience as a journey-level automotive and/or diesel mechanic, repairing and maintaining automobiles and trucks.

NOTE:Ensure your work history includes your paid work experience as a journey-level automotive and/or diesel mechanic repairing and maintaining automobiles, trucks, heavy construction equipment and/or standby generators.

The ideal candidate will possess current certification in Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Experience in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) propulsion systems is desirable.

Examination Procedure:
There will be acompetitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline.Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Priority Application Review: Applications received by Friday, June 27, 2025willbe included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply asap as recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at [phone]. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF)within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.