Fleet Equipment Specialist

Fleet Equipment Specialist

Salary

$78,037.30 - $86,036.12 Annually

Location

Contra Costa County, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

PMTB-2026A

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

06/04/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

TB

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters - Local 856

Why join the Contra Costa Public Works Department?

Conta Costa County's Public Works Department is seeking qualified individuals to fill one (1) Fleet Equipment Specialist position in the Fleet Services Division. Fleet Services supports the Contra Costa County Departments by providing safe, reliable, economical, and environmentally responsible transportation and related services that are responsive to our customers needs. Our work directly supports the community by maintaining the vehicles equipment that keeps roads safe, running infrastructures and emergency response ready. The Fleet Equipment Specialist is responsible for serving as the liaison with automotive fleet vendors and county departments, automotive fleet and construction equipment order entry and records management, DMV processing of automotive fleet registrations and deadline vehicles, and County fuels stations.

The Contra County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dependable, reliable, and honest
• Positive, values good customer service and is value-oriented
• Effective in communication both verbally and in writing
• Works well with a team or individuals, and organized
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic about their work and accountable
• Patient with others and seeks to resolve challenges in a positive manner
• Strong in attention to details with paperwork, reports and compliance documentation

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining records for the County's automotive fleet and construction equipment
• Preparing all necessary paperwork and documentation for insurance claims, working with Risk Management, accident reports, and DMV registrations
• Keeping detailed records and notes
• Assisting with automotive fleet and construction equipment order entry
• Fuel cards issuance and fuel stations maintenance

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Great work-life balance: alternate 4/10 work schedule
• You will be part of a collaborative team where teamwork is highly encouraged and supported
• You will work in a supportive environment with a caring administration team
• Award-winning best 100 Fleet organization

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Adapting to a new work schedule
• Managing high workload with urgent priorities
• Maintaining effective communication and coordination
• Balancing preventative and reactive tasks
• Working with limited resources at times

Competencies Required:

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Safety focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Political & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operators license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operators license will be accepted during the applicant process.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.

Experience: Two years of full-time experience or the equivalent to full-time experience maintaining records for automotive and construction equipment or working in a vehicle service center handling customer vehicle complaints and scheduling vehicles for service repair.

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience with vehicle and/or construction equipment procurement processes, including purchase order preparation and processing.
• Experience performing or coordinating preventative maintenance for automotive and construction equipment.
• Experience using fleet asset management systems to track, manage, and maintain fleet operations and equipment records.

Selection Process

• Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application; applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Multiple Choice Examination: An online multiple-choice examination will be conducted to measures candidates competencies as they relate to the job. These may include but are not limited to: professional and technical expertise, safety focus, attention to detail, handling stress, analyzing & interpreting data, and customer focus. Candidates who receive a score of at least 70% during the examination process will be placed on the eligible list. (Weighted 100%)
• Departmental Hiring Interview: To be scheduled once the eligible list is established.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Fina Prak at Fina.Prak@pw.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Fleet Equipment Specialist position and to assist Human Resources staff in assessing each applicants qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."

• I understand

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Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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How much full-time (or its equivalent) experience do you possess in maintaining records for automotive and construction equipment?

• 2 or more years of qualifying experience
• 1 or more years, but less than 2 years, of qualifying experience
• Less than 1 year of qualifying experience
• I do not have any qualifying experience

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How many years of full-time experience, or equivalent, do you have handling customer vehicle complaints and coordinating vehicle repair appointments in a full-service vehicle service center?

• 2 or more years of qualifying experience
• 1 or more, but less than 2 years, of qualifying experience
• Less than 1 year of qualifying experience
• I do not have any experience in this area

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process, or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

• I agree

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