EQUIPMENT ATTENDANT

<p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1)">WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1)">IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><strong><u><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">                                                                                                                                                            </span></u></strong></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.</span></strong></p><div style="text-align: center"><br></div><div style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: inherit">The </span></strong><a href="https://www.torranceca.gov/government/city-manager/residents/about-torrance"><strong><u><span style="color: inherit">City of Torrance</span></u></strong></a><strong><span style="color: inherit"> is recruiting for an Equipment Attendant</span></strong><strong><span style="color: inherit"> to be part of the Fleet Services</span></strong><strong><span style="color: inherit"> Team!</span></strong></div><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>The Department</u></strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin: 0 0 1em; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">This position is located in the Department of General Services.  This Department provides quality services that support City departments in a manner which enable them to carry-out their community missions and provide these services in a cost-effective and efficient manner which best serves the operational needs of City departments and the community. </p><p style="margin: 0 0 1em; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">Responsibilities of the General Services Department include: Airport Administration, Building Maintenance, Central Services, Cultural Arts Center Administration, Custodial, Fleet Services, Graffiti Abatement Program, HVAC / Electrical, and Warehouse. </p><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>The Position</u></strong><br><strong>Equipment Attendants </strong>work at the City Service Facility maintaining, lubricating, fueling, cleaning, and assisting in the repair of various City vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufactures specifications; replaces, repairs and balances tires and tubes; inspects and adjusts air and hydraulic brake systems; and checks, repairs or replaces lights, mirrors, wiper blades, oil, air and fuel filters, and other vehicle parts requiring routine maintenance. This individual also performs routine preventative and maintenance work; assists Mechanics in more complex service and repair of vehicles and equipment; and performs related work as required.<br><br>The current vacancies are in the City's General Services Department.<br><br><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">For more information about the duties of the position</span>, <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/torranceca/classspecs/1134238" target="_blank"><strong>click here</strong></a>.<br><br><strong>Hours: </strong><br>You must be able to work any shift between 6:30 AM to midnight. You must be available to work overtime as necessary.<strong>Education and Experience</strong><br>Two years of experience in lubrication, tire repair, general vehicle and equipment maintenance or repair.  No specific education minimum, however, vocational training in the overall repair of vehicles is desirable.<br> <br><strong>License and/or Certificates</strong><br>A valid Class B California driver's license within six weeks of hire date.<br> <br>Successful candidates will possess the following:<ul><li>A mechanical background;</li><li>A background working with alternative fuels (i.e. CNG, Hybrid vehicles);</li><li>Ability to read and understand maintenance and specification manuals.</li></ul><p>Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at <strong><a href="http://www.torranceca.gov/Jobs">www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs</a>. The first review of candidates will be those applications received by</strong><strong> Friday, April 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m</strong><strong>. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. <br></strong></p><p><strong>Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:<br> <br></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>Performance Test: Weighted 70% </strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><em>(Tentatively scheduled on <strong>Thursday, April 17, 2025</strong>. </em><em>)</em></span><br><strong>Panel Interview: Weighted 30% </strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><em>(<span style="color: inherit"><em>Tentatively scheduled on <strong>Thursday, April 17, 2025</strong>.</em></span></em><em>)</em></span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><em>The test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received.</em></span><br><br>The performance test will measure a candidate's ability to perform typical tasks required of an Automotive Service Attendant.</p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Visit </span><a href="http://www.TorranceCA.Gov">www.TorranceCA.Gov</a><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"> to find out more information about our community.</span><br><br><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.</span><br><br><strong>Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD) products, for any reason.</strong><br><br><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements </span><strong>must </strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). </span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. </span><br> <br>As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.<br> <br><em>The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.</em><br><br><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.</span><br> <br> <span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!</span><br><br>

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