Automotive Mechanic - Department of General Services

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! 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.

Requirements

Have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED certificate.
Have four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and other mechanical equipment.
Have six months of additional experience in automotive maintenance and repair work may be substituted for each year of the high school or GED requirement
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.
Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
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.

Responsibilities

repair, replace and adjust the above systems
read and understand service manuals, parts catalogs, schematics and written work rules
road test equipment
prepare and maintain records