Motor Pool Assistant

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Motor Pool Assistant in the Fleet Management Department to maintain clean, ready-for-use fleet vehicles. Responsibilities include washing, vacuuming, fueling, light detailing, and preparing vehicles for auction while ensuring orderly lot arrangement and timely dispatch via the Faster system.

The ideal candidate has basic computer skills, experience in a fleet environment, and may have prior work as a lot porter.

Qualifications

• Computer skills are required.
• Experience in a fleet environment is preferred.
• Experience as a lot porter is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Wash, vacuum, and fuel vehicles to keep fleet clean and ready for use.
• Prepare vehicles for auction by removing county items and license plates.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and re-park to maximize lot space.

Skills

Computer skills

Fleet environment

Lot porter experience

Tools

Faster

Job description

Motor Pool Assistant

Fleet Management Department is recruiting for a Motor Pool Assistant who will ensure that San Bernardino County's fleet vehicles are clean and ready for customer use. Duties include washing, vacuuming and 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.

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

• Summary ofBenefits
• General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan
• Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Experience Options

• 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.

Application Procedure

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline, 5 p.m. September 25, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Completing your application with statements such as “see/refer to resume” or “see attached” rather than completing your work experience section of your application may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

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 require 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.

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.