Kern County District is hiring: Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Bakersfield

Position Information

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Examinations
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: investigating, oral exam and/or review of application. If an Oral Exam is necessary, it will be weighted 100%. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Four (4) years experience repairing heavy motorized equipment, including experience with diesel engines and track laying equipment.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Possession of a valid California Class A Driver's License required to successfully pass the six (6) months probationary period.

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 mosquedaro@kerncounty.com.

This position works within the department of Public Works. 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 an immediate appointment will be made at the Public Works 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.

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Management and Manufacturing

Industries
Government Administration

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