Fleet Technician ll
Salary
$76,294.40 - $92,185.60 Annually
Location
Orange County
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
3301OS-0526-080 (O)
Department
OC Public Works
Opening Date
05/18/2026
Closing Date
5/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION
FLEET TECHNCIAN II
SALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Premium Pay
In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Fleet Technician II positions within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill similar and/or lower-level classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Online applications will be accepted until Sunday, May 31 at 11:59 PM (PT).
OC FLEET SERVICES
OC Fleet Services (OCFS) is a service area of OC Public Works responsible for vehicle life-cycle management, maintenance/repair, and compliance with State and Federal emissions requirements. OCFS provides responsive, cost-effective fleet services to agencies/departments of the County of Orange. OCFS ensures safe and properly maintained public fleet vehicles for internal service customers.
For more information on OC Public Works click here.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Orange County Public Works has an outstanding career opportunity for a skilled Fleet Technician II. Under the supervision of a Supervising Fleet Technician, incumbents in this position perform skilled and complex work related to the specialized maintenance and repair of light duty vehicles, heavy construction vehicles, and other specialized equipment, as well as other duties as required.
Job duties vary according to the specific area of assignment and may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and other operating defects in automobiles, gasoline and diesel-powered trucks, and electric vehicles
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical hydraulic, and operating defects in gasoline, electric, and diesel-powered heavy construction equipment
Installing or equipping public safety vehicles with emergency equipment
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate is a journey-level heavy equipment and/or automotive technician with at least three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and/or automobiles. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician certifications in the Automotive and Truck series are highly desirable, but not required.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:
Industry Knowledge
Technical Expertise
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the trade, and their use in the maintenance and repair of heavy and other mechanical equipment
Knowledge of the principles and methods used in a program of preventative maintenance
Knowledge of computer software used in high volume automotive repair shops, such as Fleet Focus
Knowledge of preventative maintenance inspection methods
Diagnose and locate mechanical defects and estimate the cost of repairs
Review requests and reports of required work on heavy construction equipment and trucks
Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the scope of work
Oral and Written Communication
Effectively discuss assignments with supervisors in order to determine the proper course of action
Speak and write clearly and concisely to communicate information effectively
Articulate complex technical concepts and systems in a manner that can be clearly understood
Read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions, such as factory service bulletins, automotive, light truck, and heavy construction equipment manuals and memorandums
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work
Provide guidance and/or assistance to co-workers as requested
Prepare documentation, such as parts requisitions, daily time cards, preventative maintenance (PM) check list, equipment received records, and equipment disposal reports
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to access the complete classification and minimum qualifications description for Fleet Technician II.
License and Certifications Required
A valid California Class C Driver License by date of appointment. (Class "A" or "B" may be required for some assignments)
Special Requirements
Incumbents are expected to provide their own hand tools.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Performance Examination & Structured Oral Interview (SOI) | (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be evaluated based on practical (hands-on) job exercises designed to elicit the applicants qualifications for the job. Upon completion of the performance exercise, applicants will then be interviewed by a panel of subject matter experts (SME). Each applicants rating will be based on responses to a series of questions. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on to the eligible list.
Based on the Departments needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List
Once the assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for current and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in your application and use only one email account.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Questions?
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Zachary Gutierrez at 714-667-1623 or Zachary.Gutierrez@pw.oc.gov.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the Countys standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your level of expertise during the recruitment process. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. If you do not have the experience in an area, please answer "N/A". Statements such as "see application" or "see resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a response. All employers referenced on this questionnaire must be listed in your application.
Do you understand these instructions?
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Please select the option that best describes your qualifications related to the Fleet Technician II job knowledge and abilities listed in the job bulletin.
Note: The work experience section of your application should support your selection.
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If you are substituting work experience with relevant education and/or training, a copy of your degree, unofficial transcripts, and/or training certificate(s) must be attached to your application.
Education or training that can be directly related to the knowledge and ability requirements may be substituted for up to one (1) year of journey level technical experience at the rate of three (3) semester units for one (1) month of experience and one (1) hour of job-related training for one (1) hour of experience.
NOTE Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
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Describe your professional work experience related to diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and other operating defects in gasoline, alternative, electric, and diesel-powered automobiles, trucks, and heavy construction equipment. In your response, please include:
If you do not have experience, please answer "N/A". Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be accepted.
Note: The work experience section of your application should support your answer.
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Please select all the valid California Driver Licenses you currently possess.
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Please select all the valid California Driver License endorsements you currently possess.
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Please select all the current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification(s) you possess in the Automotive series.
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Please select all the current ASE Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Certification(s) you possess.
Required Question
Employer County of Orange
Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Santa Ana, California, 92701
Phone 714-834-2555
Website https://hrs.oc.gov