Fleet Technician II- Twentynine Palms

The Job

*RECRUITMENT BONUS: Bonus payments up to $1500 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.

The Fleet Management Department is recruiting for Fleet Technicians II-Twentynine Palms who perform skilled repair and maintenance work on automobiles, trucks and equipment; operate gas and electric welding equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair a wide variety of vehicles, equipment or other County-owned assets.The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this vacancy and other vacancies that may occur throughout the county.

For more detailed information, refer to the Fleet Technician II job description.

This recruitment is for the TWENTYNINE PALMS location only. Twentynine Palms is approximately 90 miles (1.5 hours) away from Downtown San Bernardino.

*RECRUITMENT BONUS: Bonus payments up to $1500 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.

*According to the criteria in the Teamsters Memorandum of Understanding (pg.123)

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: Incumbents must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.

Location Assignment: This position is assigned to Twentynine Palms.

Physical: Incumbents must be physically able to lift 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 have their own hand tools. An annual tool allowance of $600 is provided on July 1st.

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

License: At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Incumbents must obtain a valid California Class B driver license, within six (6) months of hire or the employee may be subject to extended probation or termination. Please 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.

3% Salary Increase in February 2025/26**

** Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years of paid full-time equivalent work experience as a journey-level automotive and/or diesel mechanic, repairing and maintaining automobiles and trucks.

NOTE: Ensure your work history includes your paid work experience as a journey-level automotive and/or diesel mechanic repairing and maintaining automobiles, trucks, heavy construction equipment and/or standby generators.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess current certification in Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Experience in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) propulsion systems is desirable.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewedin lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :

Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time .

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.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . 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.

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.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Craft, Labor &Trades Unit

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: 12/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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