Part-Time Fleet Maintenance Worker

Part-Time Fleet Maintenance Worker

Salary

$16.90 - $23.04 Hourly

Location

156 S. BROADWAY, TURLOCK, CA 95380

Job Type

PART-TIME

Job Number

2026-PTFMM-50-02

Department

Muni

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

35

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Position Information/Definition

The City of Turlock is accepting applications for the Part-Time Fleet Maintenance Worker position. This vacancy is in the Municipal Services Department. This individual will assist the Fleet Staff with equipment maintenance, repairs and general housekeeping duties.

• Only the first 35 applications submitted will be considered. Please note that the job announcement may close without prior notice.

Essential Functions - Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

Essential Functions - Include But Are Not Limited To The Following::

• Lubricate equipment with the use of lubrication tools.
• Inspect, charge, and replace batteries.
• Change and repair tires on light and heavy equipment.
• Wash and otherwise keep shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• May assist Fleet Maintenance Mechanics in mechanical and repair work.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Minor maintenance of automotive and other equipment.
• Oils, greases, and lubrication devices, and other tools and materials used in servicing equipment.
• Methods and materials used in cleaning and washing automotive equipment.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform minor mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Lubricate a wide variety of mechanical equipment.
• Read manufacturers lubrication charts.
• Identify automotive parts and supplies.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain servicing records.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

Desirable Experience:

Six (6) months of experience involving automotive, light duty and heavy-duty equipment maintenance.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12) grade. Must provide a copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate at time of application. A copy of a College Degree from an accredited and regionally accepted institution will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma.

License:

Possession of an appropriate, valid California Drivers License at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Additional Information:

Physical Conditions:

Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write and make observations, operate hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to walk, bend, stand, crouch or climb for extended periods of time, operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment as necessary.

An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees are required to serve a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Selection Process

1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:

• Proof of education- this can be a copy of your high school diploma, GED certificate, high school transcript, college transcript, or college degree.

2. You may submit your required verification using the following options:

• Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
• Email a copy to jvue@turlock.ca.us or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA on or before the final filing date.

Applications will be rejected if they incomplete or required documentation is not attached.

3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.

4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which is based on a pass/ fail basis. In the event that a large number of candidates pass the written examination, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next test phase of the testing process, an oral examination.

5. Candidates who participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list is based solely on the results of the oral exam.

6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.

7. Top candidates from the eligibility list will be referred to the Municipal Services Director for final appointment consideration.

8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, live scan, and drug screening.

Veterans Preference System

The City of Turlock has adopted a veterans preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

Medical Examination and Drug Screenings:

The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug screening and be fingerprinted.

Customer Service Policy

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

Benefits:

Sick Leave: The City of Turlock amended a Paid Sick Leave Policy on December 23, 2023. An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment is entitled to paid sick leave. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one hour per every 30 hours worked. Accrual shall begin on the first day of employment or July 1, 2015, whichever is later. Paid sick leave shall carry over to the following year of employment and is capped at 80 hours or ten days.

Hourly Rate Of Pay: $16.90 - $23.04 per hour

Hours Of Work: Hours and days may vary. This position shall not exceed twenty (20) hours per week or 960 hours per fiscal year.

Please Note: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.

WHERE TO APPLY

City of Turlock

Human Relations Department

156 S. Broadway, Suite 235

Turlock, CA 95380-5454

(209) 668-5150

OR

Visit our website at: www.cityofturlock.org to apply

All applications must be submitted to the Human Relations Department no later than Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

Benefits include:

• Enrollment in California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS) under either the 2.7% at 55 for "Classic" employees, or 2% at 62 for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 under "PEPRA", as defined by AB 340.
• "Classic" employees will pay the employees 8% PERS contribution and 1%

of the Employers PERS contribution. The total 9% PERS contribution shall

be deducted as a pretax employee pension expense.

• Retirement benefits will be based on the highest one-year of service.

Conversion of sick leave accrual towards service credit will be allowed in

lieu of sick leave cash out provisions.

• The CalPERS 1959 Survivor Benefit is covered at level 3.
• Employees have the option to purchase Military Service Credits.
• New employees under PEPRA shall have an initial contribution rate of at

least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit

plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is

currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever is greater. All new employees

shall be subject to the mandatory provisions of AB 340.

• Generous 90% premium employer contribution to health plan for employee and family.
• Term Life Insurance at 1½ times annual salary
• Long Term Disability will be provided to all full-time employees
• Liberal vacation, holiday, and leave plans
• Associates Degree Incentive Pay - $50 per month

Bachelors Degree Incentive Pay - $100 per month

Masters Degree Incentive Pay - $150 per month

• Bilingual Pay - 2.5% of base pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Interest free computer loan

01

I certify that I meet the education requirement and have attached my proof of education to my application.

• Yes
• No

02

I certify that I have reviewed my application to ensure all required documentation is attached. I understand that my application will be rejected if it is missing any required documents.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that my work experience must be clearly listed in the work history section of my application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

• Yes
• No

04

I certify that I have read and understand all of the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in the employment announcement and I have truthfully answered all questions in the supplemental questionnaire.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Turlock

Address 156 S. Broadway, Ste. 235

Turlock, California, 95380

Phone (209) 668-5150

Website http://www.cityofturlock.org