Supervising Heavy Equipment Mechanic Department Promotional Public Works

Position Information

This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Public Works Department who have permanent status in the classified service and received an overall standard or better on their last employee performance report.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE :

• Oral exam : will be conducted on Friday November 21 2025.

Examinations :

Oral Exam (Weight 100%) : Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicants training education experience interest and personal fitness for the position.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s) / time(s) / location without exception.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards :

Positions Assigned to the Kern County Fire Department :

Five years experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment including experience with diesel engines fire trucks pumps or related equipment.

Positions Assigned to the Kern County Public Works Department :

Five years experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment which include diesel gasoline or compressed natural gas vehicles two years of which must include the repair of heavy diesel-powered equipment such as motor graders loaders skid steers compactors single and tandem axle dump trucks tractors transit buses or other related equipment.

Positions Assigned to the General Services Fleet Services Division :

Five years experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment which include diesel gasoline or compressed natural gas vehicles two years of which must include the repair of heavy diesel-powered equipment such as motor graders loaders skid steers compactors single and tandem axle dump trucks tractors transit buses or other related equipment.

All Positions :

Possession of a valid Class A California Drivers License.

Full Job Description for Supervising Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

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 .

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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 one (1) 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 Countys 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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 6124 - 7318