Lead Fleet Technician - Needles

The Job

The Fleet Management Department is recruiting for Lead Fleet Technicians who perform skilled repair and maintenance work on gasoline and diesel powered automobiles, trucks, construction, and other equipment. Duties include scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work of skilled mechanics and other workers engaged in the maintenance repair, modification and fabrication of fleet equipment.

Immediate vacancy exists in NEEDLES . This recruitment is for the NEEDLES location only .
Vacancies also exists in Barstow, Twentynine Palms, and San Bernardino. A separate application is required.


For a more detailed information, review the Lead Fleet Technician job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must successfully complete a background check and medical exam prior to appointment.

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 possess their own hand tools to perform the duties of this position. An annual tool allowance of $500 is provided on July 1st.

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

License: At time of hire incumbents must possess a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Incumbents must also obtain and maintain a valid California Class B driver license within six (6) months of hire in order to meet probationary standards. 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.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Three (3) years of paid work experience as a journey-level automotive and/or diesel mechanic, repairing and maintaining automobiles, trucks, heavy construction equipment and/or standby generators, including: transmissions, air conditioning, cooling systems, electrical systems, brake systems, hydraulic systems, fuel injection systems, pollution control devices, wheel alignment systems, and engine overhauls.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate possess ASE and Vehicle Manufacturer Certifications, as well as extensive experience in repairing both gasoline and diesel equipment. Lead/Supervisory experience and an Associate's degree or higher in Automotive or related field is also desirable .

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment is continuous and can close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted 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, please click HERE 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

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The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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