Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11:59 pm
Pay & Benefits
Fleet & Equipment Technician I: $31.16 - $37.87 Hourly DOQ
Fleet & Equipment Technician II: $34.25 - $41.63 Hourly DOQ
Benefits
o Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA
o Dental and Vision Insurance Paid
o Vacation & Holiday Compensation
o Deferred Compensation
o CalPERS Retirement
o Educational Incentive & Bilingual Pay
A New Opportunity and what you’ll do…
The City of Ventura's Public Works Department – Fleet Division is seeking a skilled and motivated Fleet & Equipment Technician I/II to maintain our diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. If you're a mechanic proficient in repairs, maintenance, and installation on automotive, emergency, and construction equipment, we encourage you to apply!
This position is flexibly staffed at either the I or II level, depending on qualifications. Responsibilities include maintaining 461 city-owned vehicles and equipment, from public safety vehicles and heavy construction equipment to hybrid electric vehicles and emergency generators. Rotational standby and callback availability are required.
Positions are flexibly staffed and may be filled at either level depending on qualifications as stated in the job descriptions. Incumbents may be required to work stand-by on a rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head.
Apply today and help keep Ventura's vital services running smoothly!
Experience and Qualifications for Success!
Fleet & Equipment Technician I:
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the completion of high school, supplemented by course work in auto, truck, and/or construction mechanics, and two years of recent experience performing preventive maintenance and routine repairs on motor vehicles or heavy equipment. Employees must be able to provide a complete set of basic automotive tools.
Fleet & Equipment Technician II:
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the completion of high school, supplemented by course work in auto, truck, and/or construction mechanics; and three years recent experience as a mechanic in automotive and heavy equipment repair are required (one year experience performing duties comparable to those of Fleet & Equipment Technician I with the City of Ventura plus two years additional experience). Employees must be able to provide a complete set of basic automotive tools.
License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Within six months of employment, incumbent is required to obtain and, thereafter, maintain the following license: California Class A license with tanker endorsement. (According to the Department of Transportation, drug testing is required.)
Certificates:
Depending on assignment, a California Emission Tester Certification may be required.
Required within six months of employment: OSHA Forklift Operator certification and OSHA Compliance Fleet Tire Service certification.
The following current certifications are desirable:
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification
CARB Diesel Emission Tester certification
Fire Apparatus Emergency Vehicle Technician I and II certifications issued by the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission
Law Enforcement Vehicle Installation Technician certification issued by the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission
Apply Now!
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs.
It is important that your city job application shows all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
Start Your Journey… Follow the Process
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11:59 pm
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Fleet & Equipment Technician I-II.
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!