GARAGE ATTENDANT (Finance)
The County of Riverside's Transportation Department is seeking to fill a Garage Attendant to support the Riverside location.
The Garage Attendant will be responsible for conducting daily fuel checks, inspecting the yard, maintaining vehicles, and monitoring generators. They will also ensure that waste container labels are up to date. Additionally, the role involves picking up parts, handling mail runs, and disposing of trash. This job requires the ability to read and write English at a level necessary for effective communication and job performance.
The schedule for this position is four 10-hour days per week (4/10), Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Competitive candidates will possess knowledge and experience with performing automotive maintenance, such as replacing windshield wipers, light bulbs, fan belts, and repairs tires. Candidates with custodial experience such as inventory management, trash disposal, and updating labels, are also highly desired.
This is an entry-level class. Incumbents of this class perform a variety of unskilled functions normally associated with a fleet services servicing, dispatching, or rental operations.
Meet the Team!
The County of Riverside's Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for multiple county departments, as well as a few distinct TLMA divisions/departments. The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.• Assists in the performance of minor maintenance and servicing of a vehicle fleet including, but not limited to servicing equipment with oil, water, air, and fuel; changes oil; removes and replaces air and oil filters.
• Assists in lubricating fleet service vehicles; may assist in recovery of disabled vehicles to include minor road service and towing of vehicles; may transport vehicles to various new County locations.
• Affixes decals and assists in new vehicle preparation; may assist in preparation of vehicles for painting.
• Replaces worn items such as windshield wipers, light bulbs, and fan belts; changes and repairs tires; steam cleans equipment.
• Performs parts or delivery runs to various fleets service new facilities, as required; cleans, waxes, or polishes equipment.
• Performs janitorial duties as directed; performs errands; maintains shop equipment.
• May supervise volunteers, Senior Tax Work-Off Participants, and Sheriff Department Work Release participants as directed.
• Performs light new garage maintenance to include carpentry, electrical, and plumbing; may function as night attendant.Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; learn the principles of vehicle maintenance; learn the safety practices and procedures of a vehicle maintenance facility/service center; perform heavy manual labor; learn to operate a variety of vehicle services equipment; follow oral and written instructions.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. The selected candidate must possess a class "C" license to drive County vehicles.
Some Garage Attendant positions are designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive.
For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required.
Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.
For detailed requirements, visit DOT RequirementsThis recruitment is open to all applicants.
Resumes and candidates will be reviewed in the order received.
Essential Physical Abilities:
The Garage Attendant will be exposed to various weather conditions, including hot, cold, and wet environments. Due to the location, the ability to drive and work in winter conditions such as rain and snow is essential. Candidates must be comfortable with physically demanding tasks and operating heavy equipment, as well as transporting objects over long distances and rough terrain.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Alex Jones at Aljones@rivco.org
