Part-Time Fleet Maintenance Worker

The City of Turlock is accepting applications for the Part-Time Fleet Maintenance Worker position. This vacancy is in the Municipal Services Department. This individual will assist the Fleet Staff with equipment maintenance, repairs and general housekeeping duties.

An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees serve a one (1) year probationary period.   
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Lubricate equipment with the use of lubrication tools.
• Inspect, charge, and replace batteries.
• Change and repair tires on light and heavy equipment.
• Wash and otherwise keep shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• May assist Fleet Maintenance Mechanics in mechanical and repair work.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

• Minor maintenance of automotive and other equipment.
• Oils, greases, and lubrication devices, and other tools and materials used in servicing equipment.
• Methods and materials used in cleaning and washing automotive equipment.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform minor mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Lubricate a wide variety of mechanical equipment.
• Read manufacturer's lubrication charts.
• Identify automotive parts and supplies.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain servicing records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  
Education:
  
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12) grade.  Must provide a copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate at time of application.  A copy of a College Degree from an accredited and regionally accepted institution will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma.
 
Desirable Experience:
 
 Six (6) months of experience involving automotive, light duty and heavy-duty equipment maintenance.
 
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
  
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
  
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 
Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write and make observations, operate hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to walk, bend, stand, crouch or climb for extended periods of time, operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment as necessary.
 
SELECTION PROCESS

1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:

• Verification of equivalency to completion of the twelfth (12) grade.

2. You may submit your required verification using the following options:

• Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
• Email a copy to agodinez@turlock.ca.us or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA on or before the final filing date.

Applications will be rejected if they incomplete or required documentation is not attached.

3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.
 
4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which is based on a pass/ fail basis. In the event that a large number of candidates pass the written examination, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next test phase of the testing process, an oral examination. The oral exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 19, 2025.  
 
5. Candidates who participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the  eligibility list is based solely on the results of the oral exam.
 
6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.
 
 7. Top candidates from the eligibility list will be referred to the Municipal Services Director for final appointment consideration.
 
 8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam.    

 
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM
 
The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered. 
  
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  
The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form. 
 
MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG SCREENING

The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug screening and be fingerprinted.

CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY
 
The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

BENEFITS
 
Sick Leave:  The City of Turlock amended a Paid Sick Leave Policy on December 23, 2023. An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment is entitled to paid sick leave. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one hour per every 30 hours worked. Accrual shall begin on the first day of employment or July 1, 2015, whichever is later. Paid sick leave shall carry over to the following year of employment and is capped at 80 hours or ten days.    
 
HOURLY RATE OF PAY:  $16.50 - $23.00 per hour
  
HOURS OF WORK:  Hours and days may vary. This position shall not exceed twenty (20) hours per week or 960 hours per fiscal year.
 
PLEASE NOTE:   Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.



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Salary : $17 - $23