Lead Fleet Technician

The Job

The Fleet Management Department is recruiting for Lead Fleet Technicians who perform skilled repair and maintenance work on gasoline and diesel powered automobiles, trucks, construction, and other equipment. Duties include scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work of skilled mechanics and other workers engaged in the maintenance repair, modification and fabrication of fleet equipment. Immediate vacancies exist in San Bernardino. The resulting eligibility list will be used to fill vacancies as needed throughout the department. For a more detailed information, review the Lead Fleet Technician job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS View the Summary of Benefits View the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) page

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and physical exam prior to appointment. Physical: Incumbents must be physically able to lift 50 pounds, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and stoop. Employees work outside continuously and are exposed to electricity, chemicals, heat, oil, odors, dust, gas, and noise. Tools: Incumbents must have their own hand tools. An annual tool allowance of $550 is provided on July 1st. Shift: Incumbents may be required to work day, evening, or night shifts, to meet departmental needs. License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry our the essential job-related functions of this position. Based on assignment, incumbents must obtain and maintain a valid California Class B driver license. Indicate CA license number, class, and expiration date on Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Three (3) years of paid work experience as a journey-level automotive and/or diesel mechanic, repairing and maintaining automobiles, trucks, heavy construction equipment and/or standby generators, including: transmissions, air conditioning, cooling systems, electrical systems, brake systems, hydraulic systems, fuel injection systems, pollution control devices, wheel alignment systems, and engine overhauls.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate has one (1) year lead/supervisory experience and/or an Associate's degree (or higher) in Automotive or a related field are desirable. Holds ASE Certifications and has extensive experience repairing both gasoline and diesel equipment. Candidates with experience in vehicle upfit, heavy duty trucks, and equipment are highly desirable and may receive additional consideration during the evaluation process.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Priority Application Review: Applications received by Friday, April 24, 2026 will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply asap as recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

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