What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Department Promotional - Fire position at Kern County?
Position Information
This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open only to eligible employees of the Kern County Fire Department who have permanent status in the classified service and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
Examination Schedule
Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest, and personal fitness for the position.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.
Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards
Positions Assigned to the Kern County Fire Department:
Five years experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment, including experience with diesel engines, fire trucks, pumps, or related equipment.
Positions Assigned To The Kern County Public Works Department
Five years experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment which include diesel, gasoline, or compressed natural gas vehicles, two years of which must include the repair of heavy diesel-powered equipment, such as motor graders, loaders, skid steers, compactors, single and tandem axle dump trucks, tractors, transit buses, or other related equipment.
Positions Assigned To The General Services Fleet Services Division
Five years experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment which include diesel, gasoline, or compressed natural gas vehicles, two years of which must include the repair of heavy diesel-powered equipment, such as motor graders, loaders, skid steers, compactors, single and tandem axle dump trucks, tractors, transit buses or other related equipment.
All Positions
Possession of a valid Class "A" California Driver's License.
Full Job Description For Supervising Heavy Equipment Mechanic .
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to Tiffany Nacke at nacket@kerncounty.com
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which appointments will be made in the Fire Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open only to eligible employees of the Kern County Fire Department who have permanent status in the classified service and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
Examination Schedule
- Oral Exam: Qualifying candidates will be notified at least five days prior to the examination.
Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest, and personal fitness for the position.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.
Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards
Positions Assigned to the Kern County Fire Department:
Five years experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment, including experience with diesel engines, fire trucks, pumps, or related equipment.
Positions Assigned To The Kern County Public Works Department
Five years experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment which include diesel, gasoline, or compressed natural gas vehicles, two years of which must include the repair of heavy diesel-powered equipment, such as motor graders, loaders, skid steers, compactors, single and tandem axle dump trucks, tractors, transit buses, or other related equipment.
Positions Assigned To The General Services Fleet Services Division
Five years experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment which include diesel, gasoline, or compressed natural gas vehicles, two years of which must include the repair of heavy diesel-powered equipment, such as motor graders, loaders, skid steers, compactors, single and tandem axle dump trucks, tractors, transit buses or other related equipment.
All Positions
Possession of a valid Class "A" California Driver's License.
Full Job Description For Supervising Heavy Equipment Mechanic .
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to Tiffany Nacke at nacket@kerncounty.com
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which appointments will be made in the Fire Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.