Job Description

Posting number: 26-971020-01

Department: General Services

Division: GenlSvcs-Fleet Management

Job classification: Equipment Service Worker

Posting type: Open until Filled

Categories: Building Maintenance, Fleet Services, Trades, Transportation, Utilities

Summary

This recruitment is intended to fill an Equipment Service Worker (Extra-Help) position.

Help us maintain a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work & play!

This Mission of General Services is to provide reliable, quality, innovative services that promote a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play. The Department of General Services unifies six divisions through centralized direction and administration, providing services to other County Departments and the public.

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POSITION

The Equipment Service Worker performs a variety of maintenance and minor repairs to County passenger vehicles, trucks and heavy construction equipment in the shop and in the field such as:

• fueling vehicles and checking fluid levels;
• checking tires and mounting, balance, rotate, and repair tires;
• performing preventative maintenance on vehicles to include changing oil, replacing air and oil filters, and lubricating parts;
• checking lighting systems and installing and/or repair warning lights, headlights, tail lights, and minor electrical devices;
• inspecting brakes, steering and suspension systems, motor mounts, universal joints, windshields, etc. and reporting major repair and maintenance problems to a mechanic, and/or supervisor;
• testing, servicing, recharging and changing batteries;
• checking and replacing belts and hoses;
• spot minor & major problems and report them to proper personnel for repair;
• washing and/or steam cleaning vehicles(interior and exterior); and
• assisting Equipment Mechanics in performing major mechanical and/or electrical repairs.
• makes minor repairs to other types of County equipment such as chainsaws, mobile/portable generators, tank sprayers, etc.
• maintains records of repairs.
• shuttles vehicles to outside vendor repair and cleaning locations.
• picks up and delivers parts.
• performs other duties as assigned.

This recruitment is intended to fill an Equipment Service Worker (Extra-Help) position. Extra-help employees do not have rights to a regular position or continued employment and are excluded from civil service. The hours cannot exceed more than 999 hours in a fiscal year.

Note: All CalPERS retirees applying for Extra Help positions must meet CalPERS post retirement employment requirements. Work must be performed for a limited duration and retiree annuitant may not work more than 960 hours per fiscal year.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent; AND

Experience: Two years of full-time paid experience servicing and maintaining vehicles.

Note: Successful completion of accredited vocational education or training courses in automotive technology, automotive mechanics, or related field may be substituted for up to Six months of the required experience.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C by date of hire.

Note: The driver’s license must be kept current while employed in this class.

SELECTION PROCESS

10/07/2026 – 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number in your email or fax.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.