Equipment Service Worker I -Transportation Dept. -City of Fresno

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

Associate

Education

High School or Equivalent

Monthly Salary Range

$4,801- $5,839 (3% salary increase effective June 14, 2027)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to kickstart your career? Join us as an Equipment Service Worker I and become an integral part of our city’s operations! Under supervision, you’ll be hands-on with a range of vehicles and equipment, ensuring they’re in prime condition for the road ahead. Your days will be filled with performing a diversity of tasks involving the cleaning, fueling, and preparing of City vehicles and equipment for operation. If you’re eager to roll up your sleeves, work in a dynamic team, and play a crucial role in maintaining our city’s fleet that provides essential services to the community, apply now and drive your career forward with us!

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

• Clean vehicle exteriors and interiors to maintain cleanliness and appearance standards.
• Utilize steam cleaners, solvents, or detergents to clean engines and engine parts effectively.
• Check and refill water, gas, diesel, oil, and other vehicle fluids and jump-start vehicles as needed.
• Conduct minor routine maintenance tasks on City cars, trucks, buses, and other equipment which may include changing tires, replacing light bulbs, fan belts, air filters, and windshield wiper blades.
• Assist in more complex repairs as directed by senior maintenance personnel.
• Complete basic computer data entry for daily report completion.
• Possess knowledge of tools, vehicle and equipment maintenance principles.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment and/or department, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Full job specification may be viewed at: ESW I Job Description.pdf

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The current vacancy exists in the FAX Department. However, this classification also exists in the General Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively, and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

This classification’s physical demands involve very heavy work which requires occasionally exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list:

Education: Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED

OPTION 1:

One (1) year of continuous, full-time paid experience, performing minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Minor maintenance may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks: performing regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil, filter, and fluid changes;

OPTION 2:

Completion of thirty (30) units of accredited college level coursework in Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology or Diesel Equipment Technology. Six (6) months of continuous, full-time paid experience, performing minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment may be substituted for 15 units;

OPTION 3:

Certification of completion from a recognized vocational or technical school program in Automotive or Heavy Equipment Technology, or related field.

• Applicants qualifying with OPTION 2 OR 3 MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS/CERTIFICATE for education verification. Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.
• The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates, and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY TYPE OF MINOR MAINTENANCE, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT with which you have experience within your duties.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout the entire term of employment in this classification. Depending on assignment area, may be required to obtain, and maintain for entire term of assignment, a valid California Commercial Class B Driver’s License with required endorsement(s) within the probationary period, or within twelve (12) months after being assigned to an area requiring such license.

• The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

• Some positions have been designated as being "safety sensitive" and require all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout entire term of employment in this class.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

Written Examination: 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered which may test a candidate in vehicle operations, maintenance or safety, working relations, written instructions, communication, and/or other job-related items. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The Written Examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14th, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE BENEFITS:

UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)

• HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
• VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-15 hours per month. SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
• SUPPLEMENTAL SICK: 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum.
• HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
• BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month.
• HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
• RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
• DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1