Equipment Supervisor

Job Description

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Position Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The General Services Department Fleet Management Division is seeking a skilled and motivated leader to join our team as an Equipment Supervisor. Fleet Management oversees the procurement, maintenance, and repair of the City’s fleet of over 3,500 units, supporting essential operations across Fresno with safe, reliable, and efficient vehicles and equipment.

As an Equipment Supervisor, you will supervise shop personnel responsible for repairing and maintaining a diverse fleet, assign and prioritize work, inspect completed tasks for quality and compliance with established procedures, and provide technical guidance and training to ensure consistent and safe maintenance practices, along with other duties that keep fleet operations running at peak performance.

If you are ready to be an effective leader, enhance fleet operations, and make a meaningful impact, apply today and help keep Fresno moving forward!

This recruitment may be used to fill any of the operational assignment areas. If you are interested in ANY area, you must complete an application during this filing period in order to be considered for future vacancies that may occur during the duration of the eligible list.

There is currently 1 vacancy that exists in the General Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City’s discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the posted final filing date in order to qualify.

TO QUALIFY, an applicant must possess:

Completion of 30 semester units of course work from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, automotive or industrial technology, or related field;

AND

Two years of experience either as a journey level mechanic and/or in the specification and acquisition of automotive vehicles and equipment and/or in controlling the inventory of an automotive, transit, and/or mechanical parts store room, which included, or is supplemented by, six months of lead work experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a one-year equals 15 units basis.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Recruitment may be limited to a specific area of expertise as required by operational needs. The specific areas of expertise are listed below:

1. Light Equipment Repair and Maintenance
2. Heavy Equipment Repair and Maintenance
3. Specification and Acquisition of Automotive Vehicles and Equipment
4. Inventory Control of an Automotive, Transit, and/or Mechanical Parts Storeroom.

This position is designated as being Safety Sensitive and requires eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue services vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and may be subject to random alcohol and drug testing throughout their employment in this position.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of a job-related ORAL EXAMINATION which will be worth 100% of your score in determining your eligibility and placement on the eligible list.

APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Application materials submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear before the Oral Examination Board. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable training, experience, and education. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct job-related oral exams to evaluate a candidate's training, experience, and personal traits for the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the oral exam to qualify for the eligible list.

This examination may consist of separate panels to evaluate attributes necessary for specific assignments. Dependent upon area(s) of interest and qualifications, candidates may participate in multiple panels.

The Oral Examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of September 28, 2026.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

HOW TO APPLY

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Bargaining Unit 13

Management Non-Confidential and Non-Management Confidential

City of Fresno Profession Employees Association (CFPEA)

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

ANNUAL LEAVE

15.5 - 20 hours per month based on years of service with cash out provisions.

LIFE INSURANCE

Benefit equal to annual salary with a maximum of $150,000; premium paid by the City.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year.

80 hours lifetime maximum.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE

60 hours per fiscal year with cash out provisions, for exempt employees only.

HOLIDAYS

10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.

LONG TERM DISABILITY

Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

BUS PASSES

Provided to Supervisors in FAX Operations.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Closing Date/Time: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific