Automotive Mechanic

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

Responsible for the performance of skilled tasks in the repair of automobiles, pick-up trucks and similar transportation or grounds maintenance equipment. Instructs workers in the mechanical repair of City-owned equipment; diagnoses and repairs computer-equipped vehicles.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Automotives or related field AND 2 years of progressively responsible automotive work-related experience OR High School Diploma or GED AND 3 years of progressively responsible automotive work-related exerience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
• Within 90 days of appointment must obtain an Ohio Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP), as a condition of employment.
• Within 150 days of appointment, must obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.), including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio.
• Out of state residents must have equivalent licenses from their state of residence within the prescribed 150 days of appointment.
• Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 117 (Wage) or below, pay grade 25 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position.
• Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity.
• A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
• Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen.
• Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening.
• Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance of skilled tasks in the repair of automobiles, pick-up trucks and similar transportation or grounds maintenance equipment.
• Instructs workers in the mechanical repair of City-owned equipment
• Diagnoses and repairs computer-equipped vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED