Fleet Equipment Service Worker

City of Riverside•Riverside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Fleet Equipment Service Worker to fill vacancies in the Central Garage Division of the General Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. Under general supervision, a Fleet Equipment Service worker performs and provides a variety of limited skilled office, and perform general maintenance, mechanical repair and tire repair and replacement and other miscellaneous tasks for the fleet management and service activities of the City. Retrieves automobile and equipment parts from vendors and delivers them as required.

Requirements

High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
One (1) year of experience in automotive servicing work.
Possession of an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Successful completion of any two (2) ASE Series certification tests is required by the end of the probationary period (12 months).
An additional two (2) ASE tests of the incumbents choosing within two (2) years of hire date.
The incumbent must maintain all certifications acquired throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Supplemental specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment is highly desirable.
Experience servicing heavy-duty vehicles and equipment is highly desirable.
Possession of an appropriate, valid Class "A" California Motor Vehicle Commercial Operator's License by the end of the probationary period (12 months).
Possession of a current, valid, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificate is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform on and off-site preventative maintenance inspections, entry level to semi-skilled diagnosis and repair mechanical defects on all but not limited to light and heavy duty vehicles, forklifts, refuse trucks, utility lifts and crane trucks, towed equipment, para-transit bus, sweepers, construction equipment, fire apparatus, police, and standby generators.
Assist and participate in minor engine tune-ups, general repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive mechanical equipment.
Perform brake inspections and replacements, cooling system services, engine, transmission and differential oil changes, tune-ups and valve adjustments.
Inspect, maintain, breakdown, repair, mount and balance tires on various city vehicles and equipment.
Participate in formal training as well as hands-on cross-training consisting of more complex vehicle and equipment repairs to increase skills and knowledge.
Perform inspection and data information collection of newly purchased vehicles and equipment.
Prepare vehicles for decommissioning and sales.
Occasionally assist with emergency field repairs to vehicles and equipment.
Maintain accurate computer based time and material records as well as work performed on all work.
Perform routine, basic preventative maintenance on fire equipment and apparatus, compressed natural gas filling station and dispensing equipment on an as-needed basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.