Job Description

Posting number: 012006-26-PW-2

Department: Public Works

Division: North Area Fleet Maintenance Facility

Job classification: Equipment Serviceworker

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fleet Services, Public Works, Miscellaneous, Maintenance, Automotive

THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Application cut-off dates are8/31/26, 9/30/26 and 10/31/26

The Equipment Serviceworker regularly inspects the city's vehicles and equipment to identify any issues. They follow planned maintenance schedules to perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn parts to prevent breakdowns. This position is responsible for documenting the services performed, parts used, and any issues encountered during inspections.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance services and utilization of shop maintenance tools and equipment. They will be a goal-oriented team player with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. They will exercise punctuality, tact, judgment, and patience in working with shop staff and client departments with the ability to manage priorities in a continuously evolving environment.

To perform semi-skilled work in servicing, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment and automotive vehicles.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Immediate supervision is provided by an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor. Indirect supervision may be provided by Equipment Mechanic positions.

Examples of duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Grease and lubricate automobiles, trucks and heavy automotive equipment; service batteries and other parts.
• Perform brake repair and replacement work as required.
• Identify and report major repair and maintenance problems.
• Change and repair tires and install and service batteries, spark plugs, light bulbs, engine drive belts and other mechanical parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and light repair on City equipment as required.
• Perform service calls; make temporary repairs; pick up and deliver vehicles to outside garages; pick up parts.
• Assist in the general maintenance of equipment maintenance shop area.
• Maintain records and reports relating to equipment servicing.
• Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Lubricating systems and oils, greases and attachments used in lubricating automotive and related equipment.
• Brake systems, parts and repair methods.
• Equipment operation, utilization and repair.
• Less complex components of municipal equipment.
• Repair tools and their safe uses.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Perform minor repairs and brake work as required.
• Keep simple records.
• Service heavy and light equipment.
• Lift up to 60 pounds.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Experience:
One year of work experience in the general maintenance, servicing, and repair of vehicles and equipment.

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Substitution:
Successful completion of the equivalent to one year of vocational education in the automotive, truck or heavy equipment service field may substitute for the required work experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Ability to obtain a valid California Class A Driver License during the probationary period. Individuals who fail to obtain the Class A license will not pass probation.

Assessment:
If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Supplemental information

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the next cut-off date;

2. Training and Experience Exam (Weighted 100%) – The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

3. Eligibility Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Equipment Serviceworker examination.

4. Screening Committee (Pass/Fail)– All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
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