Bus Equipment Attendant Leadworker (Open Until Filled)

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Position Description

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.

THE POSITION

The City of Fresno, Transportation (FAX) Department is currently recruiting for a Bus Equipment Attendant Leadworker. Under general supervision, the incumbent leads a group of service workers and participates in the cleaning and fueling of diesel and gasoline powered City transit vehicles. Performs minor maintenance on cars, trucks, buses; and assists maintenance personnel performing brake overhauls, and in the removal and repair of various components and other minor repairs.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides lead direction and participates in the cleaning of exteriors and interiors of transit coaches; washes windows inside and out; polishes chrome within the coaches; and sweeps and vacuums coach interiors following prescribed procedures.
• Provides lead direction and participates in the fueling of transit coaches; and checks fluid levels, and refills as needed.
• Jump starts vehicles.
• Performs minor maintenance on cars, trucks, buses and construction equipment; and assists maintenance personnel performing brake overhauls, and in the removal and repair of various components.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance tasks such as refilling the coolant and oil to appropriate levels, monitoring fluid levels and addressing low levels promptly to prevent damage to the engine components.
• Identifies worn or rip holes, loose clamps, and uses the proper tools to fix the issues before releasing the equipment back for service.
• Conducts regular safety inspections of equipment for repairs and corresponding with the Equipment Supervisor.
• Monitors Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) equipment and pressure.
• Reports all minor bus repairs to the Equipment Supervisor to ensure proper documentation.
• Maintains inventory levels of parts, tools, and supplies necessary for bus minor maintenance and cleaning activities; orders replacement units as needed to support ongoing operations and supplies.
• Coordinates minor repair for buses and equipment including, but not limited to, hand sanitizer replacement, trash bag holder, jump start buses, and repairs using hand and power tools while ensuring timely completion and quality workmanship.
• Reads meters and gauges to determine amount of fluids consumed. Fills out reports relating to the use of fluids in transit coaches.
• Drives transit coaches from parking lot to washing/fueling station and back.
• Performs related duties as required.

Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

The Requirements

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent GED completion.

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the cleaning and fueling of buses, trucks or other heavy vehicles.

Special Requirement(s)

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification. Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must obtain a California Commercial Class B Driver's License with passenger endorsement and without air brake restriction and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively, and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. This classification's physical demands involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.

Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department of Justice fingerprinting process prior to employment.

The Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

Written Examination - 100%: A job-related written examination designed to assess a candidate's knowledge in the following areas, ability to provide lead direction, apply judgment/interpersonal skills, follow written and oral instructions, knowledge of public relations, use of common hand tools and equipment, crew safety, the safe operation of equipment, and minor vehicle maintenance. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of June 1, 2026.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.