The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Fleet Equipment Service Worker to fill one (1) vacancy 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 will perform semi-skilled preventative maintenance, mechanical repair and tire repair and replacements on a variety of diesel, compressed natural gas and gasoline powered automotive, construction and towed equipment; and do related work as required.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Assist with pick-up and delivery of vehicles and equipment.
• 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.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:
Education: High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Supplemental specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment is highly desirable.
Experience: One (1) year of experience in automotive servicing work. Experience servicing heavy-duty vehicles and equipment is highly desirable.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, indoors and out, with exposure to wide temperature variations, noise, vibrations, fumes, grease and oils, machinery and its moving parts, odors and dust. Physical demands require bending, stooping and frequent heavy lifting of moderately heavy objects weighing up to fifty pounds. Incumbent must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction.
Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• 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. 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.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.