Automotive Service Worker - San Mateo County Department of Public Works

DPW plans, builds, operates, and maintains facilities and equipment throughout the county across five divisions. The Vehicle and Equipment section of the Road Sevices Division is responsible for the purchase, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the majority of County heavy duty construction equipment, specialty vehicles and equipment, and motor vehicles (including, ICE, Hybrids, and EVs). The section also manages vehicle rental contracts, lease agreements with user departments, services and repairs generators and pumps, and provides automotive project management services. The Section is staffed with a Vehicle and Equipment Manager, two Automotive Mechanic Supervisors, an Equipment Mechanic Supervisor, a Management Analyst, Automotive Mechanics, Equipment Mechanics, Automotive Service Workers, Equipment Service Workers, and Office Support staff. Core work activities include preventive maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled repairs, DOT regulatory inspections, parts fabrication and modification, heavy equipment training for users, installation of new equipment, parts management, processing of equipment and vehicles annual registrations, and processing of HOV citations and fines.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Automotive Service Worker I will be asked to perform a range of duties from very basic activities to those requiring higher skill levels ranging from dispatching, servicing and fueling County owned vehicles to performing inspections, test drives and preventative maintenance. This is an excellent role for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys variety.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Provide general clerical & administrative support in a fleet maintenance/shop environment
• Dispatch, stage, transport, rotate, and refuel County vehicles and equipment
• Clean, wash, and maintain the interior and exterior condition of vehicles and equipment
• Stock and pick up parts while maintaining a safe and clean work area
• Receive on-the-job training and assist in performing lubrication, preventive maintenance, and minor repair tasks under supervision

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Knowledge of methods, tools, materials, equipment, parts, and cleaning practices used in motor vehicle service and repair
• Knowledge of proper condition, operation, and basic repair needs of vehicle systems, including electrical, braking, suspension, cooling, heating/air conditioning, and hybrid or alternative fuel systems
• Ability to perform general vehicle service work, diagnose and repair minor mechanical problems, and check or replace tires, belts, hoses, wiper blades, and batteries
• Ability to safely use automotive service tools and equipment, follow oral/written instructions, apply basic arithmetic, and adhere to safety procedures
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing and walking for extended periods of time and lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Licensing Requirement:• Possession of a Current and Valid California issued Class C Driver License

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Space Force, US Air Force, US Army, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, US Navy

BENEFITS✨

• Learn employee engagement and team collaboration strategies
• Develop skills to establish and maintain partnerships with community and government agencies
• Learn the structure and operation of county government

OTHER

Note: As our organization adheres to Civil Service Commission guidelines, all positions require a competitive selection process. Interested interns must apply through standard channels and meet civil service requirements, including examinations. Hiring is merit-based, ensuring a fair opportunity for all candidates.