Motor Pool Assistant

San Bernardino County; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Motor Pool Assistant in the Fleet Management Department. You will keep fleet vehicles clean and ready, wash and fuel cars, inspect for damage, and prepare vehicles for auction while maintaining lot order. You will also handle phones and use the Faster system to dispatch and return reservations.

The role emphasizes basic fleet duties, attention to safety, and teamwork within a county service context.

Qualifications

• Six months dispatching vehicles and maintaining records.
• Six months washing and fueling vehicles in a high-volume fleet.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and fleet software.

Responsibilities

• Wash, vacuum, fuel, and perform light detailing on fleet vehicles.
• Prepare vehicles for auction by removing county items and license plates.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and re-park to maximize lot space and order.
• Answer phones and use the Faster Fleet Management Information System to dispatch and return reservations.

Skills

Computer skills

Fleet environment experience

Lot porter experience

Job description

Fleet Management Department - Motor Pool Assistant

The Motor Pool Assistant will ensure that San Bernardino County's fleet vehicles are clean and ready for customer use. Duties include washing, vacuuming, fueling vehicles, light detailing, preparing vehicles for auction by removing all county items and removing license plates, inspecting vehicles for damage, re‑parking vehicles to maximize use of space and maintain lot order, answering phones, and using the Fleet Management Information System (Faster) to dispatch and return vehicle reservations.

For a more detailed description, refer to Motor Pool Assistant job description.

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, visit https://fleet.sbcounty.gov/.

Conditions of Employment

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

Physical: Incumbents must be physically able to lift fifty (50) pounds, regularly required to stand, walk, hear, reach with hands; frequently required to stoop, kneel and crouch. Employees work outside and, in increment weather, are able to work consistent and predictable as determined by business conditions and management.

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

License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider 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.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary ofBenefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan. The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the experience options below:

• EXPERIENCE OPTION 1: Six (6) months of experience dispatching vehicles and/or equipment, maintaining records and/or logs.
• EXPERIENCE OPTION 2: Six (6) months experience washing and fueling vehicles in a high volume fleet agency.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Computer skills
• Experience in a fleet environment
• Experience as a lot porter

Examination Procedure

There will be a competitive 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.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applications are encouraged to check their emails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees 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 recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to Veterans' Preference Policy.

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