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Kern County, CA

Fire Equipment Mechanic

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$5.0K - $6.0K/mo

This examination will establish an eligible list from which appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County Fire Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.

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Fire Equipment Mechanic

Kern County

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Kern County rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

277th of 855 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Position Information This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Examination Schedule: Written Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination Examination: Written Exam: (100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of the principles of gasoline and diesel engine mechanics as applied to maintenance and repair; and the procedures, tools equipment, and materials used in the repair and maintenance of both light and heavy motorized equipment; knowledge of smog control devices and diagnostic equipment. Applicants must attain at least 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards: Three (3) years of experience repairing heavy motorized equipment, including one (1) year of experience with diesel engines. Possession of a valid California Class A Driver's License required to successfully pass the six (6) months probationary period. Full Job Description: Fire Equipment Mechanic Please ensure ALL applicable materials are attached to your application.

If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may email them to Cassandra Ramirez at ramirezc@kerncounty.com or call 661-868-3913. This position works within the Kern County Fire Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here

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 appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County 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.

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