DEADLINE TO APPLY : Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:59pm

THE POSITION:

The Fleet Management Division is looking for a dedicated team member to help maintain the cleanliness and organization of our maintenance facility, perform tire maintenance, and assist with essential fleet support tasks. In this role, you’ll transport City vehicles, parts, and materials, and assist with minor repairs and maintenance on fleet vehicles, tools, and equipment. You will also support skilled mechanics, respond to road emergencies, and prepare vehicles for auctions or equipment installations. This position plays a crucial part in keeping our City’s fleet in top condition and ready for service.

DEFINITION:

Under supervision, performs general housekeeping within the Fleet Management Division; repair and install tires; transport City vehicles; pick up and deliver automotive parts and fleet materials; minor maintenance and repairs of fleet assets; and to perform other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions assigned to this class involve a variety of semi-skilled tasks requiring a limited knowledge of minor repair and maintenance. The duties assigned include physical labor and are frequently routine, but are more difficult or skilled than work performed by Laborers; work is normally performed under the supervision of Fleet Maintenance Manager. The operation of various types of light automotive equipment as a regular assignment is characteristic of this class.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Supervision is provided by the Fleet Maintenance Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

NoneWhat you will do:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Sweep maintenance facility floors and adjacent areas; clean spills, shop tools and equipment, and empty trash barrels.

Assist in the maintenance and operation of all lubricant, oil and grease stations.

Perform all aspects of proper tire maintenance to include; mounting, dismounting balancing and installation on City vehicles and equipment.

Pick up and transport City vehicles, automotive parts and fleet materials to and from vendors, Hayward Fire and Hayward Police Departments, Hayward City Hall and the Corporation Yard.

Respond to road emergencies.

Perform minor repairs and maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Perform minor maintenance and repair work of fleet tools and equipment.

Strip, harvest parts and prepare vehicles for auctions or major electrical installations.

Assist skilled mechanics in lifting and cleaning automotive and heavy equipment components

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of automotive nomenclature, tools, equipment and supplies.

Knowledge of automotive maintenance, servicing and minor repair work.

Ability to:

Ability to perform safe repair work and installation of tires.

Ability to safely lift and move heavy items.

Ability to operate a variety of City vehicles and equipment.

Ability to work after hours and weekends, as necessary.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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

Experience: One year experience in the servicing and minor repair of automobiles or other mechanical equipment.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at time of appointment.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review - The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.



Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. Tentatively scheduled for early February 2025

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
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