Automotive Mechanic - Department of General Services

Automotive Mechanic - Department of General Services

City of Baltimore

Salary Range: $50,567.00 - $65,979.00 annually

Starting Pay: $50,567.00

Class Definition: An Automotive Mechanic performs a wide range of diagnostic, installation, maintenance and repair work on a variety of automotive, heavy truck, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment. Work of this class involves no lead or supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class may work shift work including weekend hours and are subject to callback.

Work is performed in an automotive repair shop where unpleasant odors, dirty and greasy shop conditions are regularly encountered. Work requires strenuous physical exertion including lifting, bending, crawling and periods of prolonged standing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Have four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and other mechanical equipment.

Equivalency Notes: Six months of additional experience in automotive maintenance and repair work may be substituted for each year of the high school or GED requirement or completion of one year of the required coursework in an automotive mechanic curriculum in an accredited high school, vocational school or college or university may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement.

An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in automotive technology or a related field may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement. Completion of a recognized Motor Equipment Mechanic apprenticeship program may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Licenses, registrations and certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license; eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. Provisional driver’s license are not acceptable. Please upload a copy of your valid driver’s license with the application.

Final date to receive applications: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of electrical fuel, drive, engine, brake and related gasoline and diesel equipment and the techniques of their repair.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used to repair a variety of automotive and other mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the practices and methods of automotive equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of the tools and materials required in automotive equipment maintenance.
• Ability to repair, replace and adjust the above systems.
• Ability to read and understand service manuals, parts catalogs, schematics and written work rules.
• Ability to road test equipment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records.

Additional Information:

• Background Check:
  Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
• Probation:
  All persons selected for this position must complete a mandatory six months probation.
• Eligibility:
  Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months.

Selection Process: All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process: Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a…