Fleet Service Worker

Fleet Service Worker

Salary

$61,763.04 - $75,063.60 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

27955-E

Department

County Wide

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

12/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

9/30/26, 10/14/26, 11/12/26, 12/9/26 (final)

Under general supervision, inspects, lubricates, and services gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automobiles, light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, buses, and construction equipment; and assists journey level technicians by performing sub-journey level repair duties.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Proper use and maintenance of hand and light-duty power tools used for basic automotive maintenance

• Proper servicing techniques for automotive accessories and components such as batteries, tires, cooling system, belts, electrical parts, brakes, hoses, and filters

• Methods, tools, and equipment used in servicing gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automobiles, light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, buses, and construction equipment

• Safety practices used in mechanical repair areas

Ability to

• Properly lubricate and service gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automobiles, light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, buses, and construction equipment
• Recognize conditions which adversely affect vehicle safety, such as defects in the brakes, tires, and steering systems
• Read and understand written instructions concerning servicing and installation of accessories and lubrication charts
• Use proper safety precautions while working in the servicing area
• Work safely in and around gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automobiles, light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, buses, and construction equipment
• Safely drive and operate gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric, and alternatively fueled vehicles including automobiles, light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, buses, and construction equipment
• Keep accurate maintenance records

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

One year of full-time paid experience servicing or repairing gasoline, diesel, or alternatively powered vehicles such as automobiles, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, or construction equipment with fuel and lubricants.

Note: Coursework from an accredited college, vocational training school, or military training program in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Heavy Maintenance Equipment Repair, or Construction Equipment Repair, or other area or field closely related to the intent of the class may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 2.5 semester units (3.75 quarter units) are equal to one month of experience.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Criminal History and Background Checks:

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

Special Access:

Incumbents assigned to the Airport must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing access to secure County airport locations.

License Requirement:

A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Some positions in this class may require a Class A or B California Driver License, and/or Hazardous Materials, Tank Vehicle, and/or Passenger Endorsements issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License or endorsement(s) may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Note: Individuals under the age of 21 who are hired into a position requiring the Hazardous Materials, Tank Vehicle, and/or Passenger Endorsements, must obtain required endorsements within six months of meeting the age requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:

• Have sufficient sense of smell, vision, touch, and hearing to observe equipment functions for normal and abnormal occurrences and the condition of shop facilities.
• Work in cramped areas and in awkward body positions. Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach above the shoulder.
• Walk on uneven surfaces; walk up and down stairs.
• Climb ladders to access large pieces of equipment.
• Work while wearing approved personal protective equipment as required.
• Lift, carry, and transport objects weighing up to 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Distinguish one color from another in order to trace electrical wiring by color coding.
• Read gauges and meters.
• Grasp, manipulate or assemble objects of varying shapes and size with precision and coordination.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Working Conditions:

Positions in this class require the incumbent to:

• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot and/or cold weather.
• Be exposed to a typical automotive/heavy equipment repair environment including but not limited to automobile and diesel exhaust fumes, chemicals, hazardous waste, solvents, asbestos, acids and caustics, flammable materials, and welding torches.
• Work around high noise levels.
• Work in close and/or tight spaces which may be extremely hot and/or humid.
• Work on equipment at heights six feet and more above the ground.
• Work day, swing, or graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, standby and other non-routine hours.

Probationary Period:

The probationary period for this classification is six (6)months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidates education, training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For information regarding County jobs:

• www.saccountyjobs.net

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.govor 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the Benefits website

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website, http://www.scers.org

DENTAL INSURANCE:

For more information, visit the Benefits website

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

For more information, visit the Benefits website

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the Benefits website

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers Compensation laws of California.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAQs

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veterans score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veterans name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veterans preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veterans preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veterans status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as See Resume as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

IMPORTANT: If you meet the minimum qualifications (via the information you provided on your application and requested documentation), your exam score (based on your supplemental questionnaire responses) places you within the reachable ranks on the resulting eligible list and if you are invited to interview; you will be asked to expand on, clarify, and/or provide examples to support your responses on this exam (supplemental questionnaire).

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

03

Select all the boxes that best describe your successfully completed coursework from an accredited college, vocational training school, or military training program in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Heavy Maintenance Equipment Repair and/or Construction Equipment Repair, or other field closely related to Fleet Service Worker.

• Automotive Technology.
• Diesel Technology.
• Heavy Maintenance Equipment Repair and/or Construction Equipment Repair.
• Other field closely related to Fleet Service Worker.
• None of the above

04

For the selections you made in Question 3, list the course title(s) and units received. Please specify if the units are semester or quarter. If you have no relevant education and/or training, please write "None".

05

Select the one box that best describes how much full-time paid experience you have servicing and/or repairing gasoline, diesel, or alternatively powered vehicles such as automobiles, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, or construction equipment.

• None.
• Some experience, but less than one (1) year.
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years.
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) years or more.

06

Select all the boxes that best describe which types of vehicles and equipment you have experience servicing.

• Agricultural Tractors.
• Automobiles and/or Light Duty Trucks.
• Buses.
• Class 6 through 8 Trailers.
• Cranes, Personnel Lifts, Aerial Lifts, and/or Wheelchair Lifts.
• Emergency Fire Apparatus.
• Engines of stationary equipment (e.g. generators, water pumps).
• Fuel Delivery and Service Trucks.
• Landfill and/or General Construction Equipment.
• Medium Duty and/or Heavy Duty Trucks.
• Refuse Trucks.
• Road Paving Equipment.
• Other.
• None of the above.

07

Select the one box that best describes how many of the following types of vehicles and heavy equipment you have experience servicing:

• Agricultural Tractors
• Automobiles and/or Light Duty Trucks
• Buses
• Class 6 through 8 Trailers
• Cranes, Personnel Lifts, Aerial Lifts, and/or Wheelchair Lifts
• Emergency Fire Apparatus
• Engines of stationary equipment (e.g. generators, water pumps)
• Fuel Delivery and Service Trucks
• Landfill and/or General Construction Equipment
• Medium Duty and/or Heavy Duty Trucks
• Refuse Trucks
• Road Paving Equipment
• None.
• At least 1.
• At least 3.
• At least 5.

08

Select all the boxes that best describe the types of service you have performed on gasoline, diesel, or alternatively powered vehicles such as automobiles, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, or construction equipment as a regular part of your job and/or education/training.

• Check all fluid levels and top off.
• Change engine oil and oil filter.
• Change coolant.
• Lubricate using grease gun on zerks.
• Change or charge battery.
• Change tires - on-the-road tires.
• Change tires - off-road tires on heavy mobile equipment.
• Inspect belts and hoses.
• Replace belts and hoses.
• Inspect air brakes and brakes system.
• Inspect hydraulic brakes and brakes system.
• Adjust brakes.
• Inspect steering and suspension systems.
• Inspect air conditioning system.
• Inspect air systems (lines, valves, tanks).
• Disassemble wheel hubs, inspect and repack wheel bearings, and replace wheel seals.
• Remove and replace vehicle parts such as lights/light bulbs, mirrors, bumpers, mud flaps, tailgates, and seats.
• Inspect and service crane assemblies.
• Performing required state CTC emission testing.
• Document for mechanics items that need repair.
• None of the above.

09

Select all the boxes that best describe where you gained your experience servicing gasoline, diesel, or alternatively powered vehicles such as automobiles, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, or construction equipment.

• Automobile dealership.
• Commercial fleet maintenance (e.g. parcel delivery, retail, vehicle rental).
• Government agency (e.g. city, county, federal, military) fleet maintenance/repair shop.
• Heavy equipment dealership.
• Independent repair shop.
• Owner-operator.
• Quick service shop (e.g. Jiffy Lube, Speedee, Pep Boys, Lube Xpress).
• Utility fleet maintenance (e.g. PG&E, SMUD, Sewer District).
• Other.
• None of the above.

10

Describe in detail your experience servicing gasoline, diesel, or alternatively powered vehicles such as automobiles, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, or construction equipment. For each item you selected in Questions 7 and 8, list the vehicles and/or equipment and components you have experience working on and describe the work performed on each. Include in your response your employer(s), job title(s) and dates of employment, if applicable. If you have no relevant experience, please write "None".

11

Select all the boxes that best describe tasks you have performed in the course of your qualifying experience and/or education/training.

• Assisting Technicians/Mechanics with basic repairs.
• Maintaining daily record sheets of fuels, oils, or lubricants used.
• Reading and understanding written instructions concerning servicing and installation of accessories and lubrication charts.
• Using proper safety precautions while working in the servicing area.
• None of the above.

12

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience performing regulated vehicle safety inspections as required by the California Highway Patrol Basic Inspection of Terminals Program (BIT Inspections).

• Performing regulated safety inspections.
• Documenting equipment deficiencies and maintaining applicable records.
• Experience with other states' inspection programs.
• None of the above.

13

For each of the items you selected in Question 12, describe your experience with regulated safety inspections required by the California Highway Patrol Basic Inspection of Terminals Program (BIT Inspections). Include your employer(s), job title(s) and dates of employment. If you have no relevant experience, please write "None".

14

Select the one box that best describes your current valid driver license.

• None.
• California Driver License Class C or other state equivalent.
• California Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B or A Permit.
• California Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B.
• California Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.
• Commercial Driver License from another state.

15

List your current valid Driver License Number, State of Issuance, Class, and expiration date. List any Endorsements you hold and their expiration dates. If you have a Medical Certificate in conjunction with your license include the date of expiration. If you have no Driver License, please write "None".

16

A valid California Driver License Class A or B; and/or a Hazardous Materials Endorsement; and/or a Tank Vehicle Endorsement and/or Passenger Endorsement issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles may be required for some positions in this class within six (6) months of appointment.

• I have read and understood the above information.

17

Positions in this class may require work on the day shift, swing shift, graveyard shift, weekends, holidays, overtime, standby and/or other non-routine hours.

• I have read and understood the above information.

18

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

• I have read and understood the above information.

19

Incumbents assigned to the Airport must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing access to secure County airport locations.

• I have read and understood the above information.

20

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes.
• No.

21

I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

• Yes.

22

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) - three (3) months.
• Attended in the last four (4) - six (6) months.
• Attended in the last seven (7) months - one (1) year.
• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.
• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.
• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.

23

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event
• Location of event
• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please write "None".

Required Question

Employer County of Sacramento

Address 700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, California, 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593

Website http://www.saccountyjobs.net