Fleet Service Technician I, II (AA-221-26E) Various

Fleet Service Technician I, II (AA-221-26E) Various

Salary

$65,916.00 - $91,260.00 Annually

Location

Puente Hills MRF - Materials Recovery Facility, Whittier, CA

Job Type

Open to all

Job Number

AA-221-26E

Department

Solid Waste - Operations and Engineering

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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JOB POSTING

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

FOR DISTRICTS EMPLOYEES ONLY

POSTING #AA-221-26E

FLEET SERVICE TECHNICIAN I, II

LOCATION: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, FLEET MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SECTION, VARIOUS

NOTES:

• The current vacancy is at Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility

• The list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that may occur at Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility, Calabasas Landfill or Scholl Canyon Landfill (Glendale)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks related to vehicles, heavy equipment, and support equipment (Fleet Assets).

JOB SUMMARY:

The major job responsibilities are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

Under the general supervision of a Fleet and Facilities Equipment Supervisor, the incumbent will:

• Refuel, service, and maintain fleet assets
• Change fluids, lubricants, and filters
• Adjust tracks, belts, brakes, and chains
• Remove and install ground engaging tools
• Remove and install tires
• Provide roadside service to fleet vehicles
• Perform basic repair tasks on fleet assets
• Install decals
• Assist mechanics in technical diagnostic and repair work
• Maintain an inventory of servicing supplies and equipment parts
• Create work orders and update work order records in a computerized maintenance management system
• Schedule and coordinate major services
• Drive off-site to perform various tasks including picking up parts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess all of the following:

• A valid California Class C driver license; AND

For FLEET SERVICE TECHNICIAN I:

• One (1) year of progressively responsible experience servicing and maintaining a variety of vehicles or heavy equipment; OR completion of one (1) year of a two-year trade school in diesel mechanic technology, heavy equipment technology, or a closely related program may be considered in lieu of the required experience.

For FLEET SERVICE TECHNICIAN II:

• One (1) year working as an Fleet Service Technician I for the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County.

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

For BOTH LEVELS, the competitive selection process may cover:

Knowledge of:

• Service and maintenance requirements of a variety of construction and utility equipment

• Hazards and safe work practices related to the work environment

• Functions and operating requirements of equipment

• Service and maintenance requirements of a variety of vehicular and heavy equipment tires and wheels

Ability to:

• Understand and implement written servicing instructions

• Operate a variety of construction and utility equipment

• Service heavy equipment

• Track oil and fuel use

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SELECTION PROCESS:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 30% and an interview weighted at 70%.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
• The written test is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026.
• The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 19, 2026.

Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a reference check, background check, DMV report, pre-employment physical and drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Antonio Archuleta at antonioarchuleta@lacsd.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

RETIREMENT

• CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered "classic" members. For "classic" members, the Districts pay the "employee share." Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.
• DEFERRED COMP MATCH: For some bargaining units, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employees base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.

COMPENSATION

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

HEALTH INSURANCE

• MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2026, the Districts contribute $2,417.99 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.
• DENTAL: Districts paid. Employees can choose from prepaid and indemnity dental plans. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage. The indemnity dental plan will has an annual in network maximum of $1,750, and an out of network maximum of $1,000.
• VISION: Employee paid.
• LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.

LEAVE TIME

• VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.
• SICK LEAVE: Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.
• PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons. Some bargaining units allow up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.

HOLIDAYS

13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employees work schedule.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT

For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS

• A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
• Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
• Clear policies and procedures.
• Health and safety programs.
• Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.

More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits

NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Updated January 2, 2026

01

Thank you for your interest in this Fleet Service Technician job opportunity with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated "as-is," and you will not have a second chance to revise or clarify the information provided. Therefore, it is important to provide concise, organized, and easy to understand answers to each item. VERY IMPORTANT: It is imperative that your responses reflect a true and accurate description of your background. Additionally, your answers must be supported by the information you have entered in your application profile. Responses that cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application profile will be deemed as invalid. Moreover, questions that ask you to provide a description of particular aspects related to your work experience must be fully described for your responses to be considered complete. A supplemental review of your responses will be conducted to validate them. Falsification, exaggeration, and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification and will likely bar you from future employment opportunities with Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. If you have questions regarding these instructions or the selection process in general, please contact Antonio Archuleta at AntonioArchuleta@lacsd.org.

• I understand and agree with the above instructions.

02

How much verifiable, full-time experience do you have servicing and maintaining vehicles, heavy equipment, or similar fleet assets?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

03

Please list the job title and the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in the previous question (employers listed must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application). If none, please type "N/A."

04

Which of the following have you personally serviced or maintained in a professional setting? Select all that apply:

• Passenger vehicles/light-duty trucks
• Medium-duty trucks
• Heavy-duty trucks
• Construction equipment
• Earthmoving equipment such as loaders, dozers, graders, or excavators
• Material-handling equipment
• Trailers
• Other heavy or utility equipment
• None of the above

05

Please list the job title and the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in the previous question (employers listed must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application). If none, please type "N/A."

06

Which of the following have you personally performed in a professional setting? Select all that apply:

• Changing engine oil and filters
• Changing fuel, hydraulic, transmission, or other filters
• Checking and replenishing fluids
• Lubricating equipment
• Performing routine preventive-maintenance inspections
• Documenting fluid or fuel usage
• None of the above

07

Please list the job title and the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in the previous question (employers listed must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application). If none, please type "N/A."

08

Which best describes your experience using an electronic work-order or computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)?

• No experience
• Viewed or received electronic work orders
• Entered completed work or service information
• Created and updated work orders
• Regularly used a CMMS to document maintenance history, labor, parts, or service information

09

Please list the job title and the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in the previous question (employers listed must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application). If none, please type "N/A."

10

I understand that the written exam for this position is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026 and have made arrangements to be available on this date. If Im not available on this date, I agree to notify antonioarchuleta@lacsd.org as soon as possible, but no later than one (1) day before the test.

• I understand and agree with the above instructions.

11

I understand that the interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 19, 2026 and have made arrangements to be available during this time frame. If Im not available, I agree to notify antonioarchuleta@lacsd.org as soon as possible, but no later than one (1) day before the scheduled interview.

• I understand and agree with the above instructions.

Required Question

Employer Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts

Address 1955 Workman Mill Road

Whittier, California, 90601

Website http://www.lacsd.org