Fleet Technician-24610305

Job Summary

The County of San Diego has current openings for Fleet Technicians to maintain and repair the County's fleet vehicles.

PER COUNTY RULES: THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $49,712.00ANNUALLY.County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

Interviews will take place the week of July 15th, 2024, and JOB OFFERs will be made the week of July 22nd, 2023.

The Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for overall management of all County vehicles, including acquisition, electrification, disposal, inventory, regulatory compliance, maintenance and fueling.The Fleet Services Division owns and operates one of the largest government vehicle fleets in the State of California consisting of over 4,300 vehicles and equipment. Fleet Services consists of Acquisitions, Electrification, Maintenance, and Contracts & Compliance. There are seven maintenance locations, six mobile maintenance units, 27 fuel sites and 125 contracts in place for parts, service, and repairs.

Fleet Technicians perform preventive maintenance and minor repair tasks, diagnostics, inspections, smog testing, and maneuverability problems on automotive, truck, construction, and industrial equipment and to perform related work as required. Incumbents in this class may act as lead workers providing technical guidance and training to less experienced technicians performing preventive maintenance task.

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Interview and Hiring dates

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:

• Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begin in July2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid California A or B driver's license is required within six (6) months of appointment, and must be maintained throughout employment in this class.

• Two (2) years of experience servicing motorized vehicular equipment, including lubrication, in a commercial, industrial, or governmental service center.

Notes:

• Completion of appropriate course work from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Possession of A/C and Refrigerant licenses are highly desirable.

• ASE certification in four (4) of the eight (8) areas for either an Automobile Technician or Medium/Heavy Truck Technician is highly desirable.

• A valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

• A valid California A or B driver's license is required within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation Process

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) monthemployment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.

If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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