Motor Pool Assistant

Job Description

The Job

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.

For a more detailed description, refer to the 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 t o 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 of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan .

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

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

Selection Process

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 (855) 524-5627. 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 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 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 the Veterans' Preference Policy .

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

Craft, Labor & Trades Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 9/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific