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Salary : $42,806.40 - $52,249.60 Annually
Location : Kings County Government Center, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA
Job Type: Full-time permanent
Job Number: 2026-007
Department: Public Works - Administration
Division: Fleet Management
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Kings County Public Works Department is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of: Equipment Serviceworker
$42,806.40 - $52,249.60 Annually
Step into a hands-on role where your mechanical skills keep Kings County's vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and ready for action. As an Equipment Service Worker, you'll perform preventative maintenance, routine services, and minor repairs on County cars, trucks, and construction equipment.
As a vital member of our Fleet Maintenance operation, you'll help ensure the performance of the equipment that supports essential public services. If you're detail-oriented and ready for a role where your work truly matters, we invite you to apply. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Kings County!
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DUTY SAMPLE
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs preventative maintenance inspections of vehicles, trucks, and equipment as part of the Bi-annual Inspection of Terminals (B.I.T.) Program; makes minor repairs and adjustments.
• Performs engine tune-ups; refers major repairs to fleet mechanics or supervisory staff.
• Checks, drains, and replaces oil and oil filters, air cleaners, fuel, water and transmission filters.
• Checks, repairs or replaces batteries, lights, and tires; removes, inspects and assists the Fleet Mechanics in replacing spark plugs.
• Inspects and makes repairs to air brakes, power steering, and hydraulic systems.
• Adjusts clutches and brakes.
• Fuels and lubricates vehicles, trucks, and other equipment.
• Steam cleans equipment.
• Performs road repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Keeps basic records of work performed, preventative maintenance data, gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, lubricants, and parts dispensed, timesheets, etc.
• Picks up and delivers vehicles.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in servicing automotive and/or heavy equipment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licenses:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within the first 12 months of employment, a valid California Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsements and no restrictions, to be maintained throughout employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Incumbents are required to submit to pre-employment, on-going random and other DOT-mandated drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to frequently travel to outlying locations throughout the County and infrequent training outside of the County.
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
WHEN CLICKING ON THE VETERAN'S PREFERENCE APPLICATION LINK, PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR DD214 WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
If you have any questions on the Veteran's Preference application process, please reach out to Human Resources at (559) 852-2510.
Tentative Recruitment Process
Final Date to Apply: Friday, August 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Extended to: August 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Retirement Benefits: Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. The County contracts with the CalPERS for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate. The County has reciprocity with other qualifying public retirement systems in California.
Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 62
Safety - 2.7% at 57
If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 55
Safety - 3% at 55
The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit. The County offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The County has an Employee Health Center available to Kings County employees and their dependents enrolled in the County health plan.
Deferred Compensation: Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. For more information on the eligibility of a contribution match, please refer to the applicable
Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday. Refer to the for information on the paid holiday closure.
Vacation: Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements.
Sick Leave: Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.
Retiree Health Insurance: Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.
Education Reimbursement Program: Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,500 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree. Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County. This program is subject to annual funding.
Flexible Benefits Program: Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).
Specialty Pays: See for information.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision or procedure described herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01
The application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed fully. The following supplemental questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process. All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on the education and work history portion of your application. Incomplete applications or supplemental questionnaires cannot be revised after submission and may be grounds for rejection. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" or brief general statements will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications may be rejected. By clicking "I Accept" below, I certify that I understand and will follow the application instructions.

• I Accept

02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of experience do you have servicing automotive and/or heavy equipment?

• Less than one year
• One year or more
• None

04
What types of automotive or heavy equipment have you serviced? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• Automobiles
• Trucks
• Fork Lifts
• Loaders
• Sweepers
• Rollers
• Tractor
• None of the above

05
Describe your experience servicing automotive and/or heavy equipment. BE SPECIFIC. Include in your response the dates of employment, name of employer, and relevant job duties. If you do not have any experience, type "N/A".
06
Do you possess a valid California Driver's License (CADL)? NOTE: Military Spouses, please attach copies of your supporting documentation. For information on how to add attachments to your application, click

• Yes, I possess a valid CADL.
• No, I do not possess a valid CADL, but I am WILLING AND ABLE to obtain one prior to appointment.
• No, I do not possess a CADL, but I am a military spouse with a valid driver's license issued by the state of my active-duty spouse's legal residency. I understand that I will be required to submit documents to verify, including but not limited to my dependent ID, my spouse's current out-of-state driver's license, or any other document necessary to verify the information.
• No, I do not possess a valid CADL, and I am UNABLE to obtain one prior to appointment.

07
Do you possess a valid California Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsements and no restrictions?

• Yes, I possess the license stated above, and understand I must maintain the license.
• I do not posses the license stated above. I understand that within the first year of employment I must obtain and maintain a current, valid California Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsements and no restrictions in order to remain in the classification. Failure to obtain the required license within the first year and maintain it will be cause for termination of employment in this class.

08
This position requires the ability to qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check.

• I have read and understand the above requirement.

09
Incumbents are required to submit to pre-employment, on-going random and other DOT-mandated drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

• I have read and understand the above requirement.

10
This position requires the ability to work overtime as required.

• I have read the above statement and am WILLING AND ABLE to meet this requirement.
• I have read the above statement and am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

11
This position requires the ability to frequently travel to outlying locations throughout the County and infrequent training outside of the County.

• I have read the above statement and am WILLING AND ABLE to meet this requirement.
• I have read the above statement and am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

12
This position requires the ability to work at heights of six feet or more off the ground.

• I understand this is an essential function of the position, and I am WILLING AND ABLE to meet this requirement.
• I understand this is an essential function of the position, and I am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

13
This position requires the ability to work outdoors and to tolerate occasional extreme temperature changes.

• I understand this is an essential function of the position, and I am WILLING AND ABLE to meet this requirement.
• I understand this is an essential function of the position, and I am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

14
This position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and p