General Auto Mechanic - GSD Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/detroit/jobs/newprint/4715266) Apply  General Auto Mechanic - GSD Salary $46,604.00 - $48,057.00 Annually Location Michigan, MI Job Type Certified-Regular Civil Service Job Number 20242723138GSDTODB Department General Services Opening Date 10/31/2024 Closing Date 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit 1202-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 229 DPW Maintenan + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Under general supervision, performs the full range of automotive and mechanical repair and maintenance tasks to a variety of gasoline and/or diesel fuel powered vehicles including automobiles, trucks, busses, motorcycles and special purpose construction, maintenance, or recreational vehicles. Repairs, maintains, services or alters special purpose equipment mounted on or associated with such vehicles Examples of Duties + Perform all automotive or mechanical repair or maintenance tasks to the types of mobile equipment employed by the department to which assigned. + Inspect equipment to locate and determine nature of defects or repairs needed. + Plan sequence of repair operations. + Dismantle and remove defective components. + Substitute new or rebuilt components, and rebuild automotive components or assemblies. + Repair, adjust, alter and service automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, packers, street sweepers, flushers, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, graders, trenchers, farm tractors, cranes, asphalt pavers, asphalt rollers, small boats, firefighting apparatus and other special purpose vehicles. + Repair, adjust, alter and service all mechanically, hydraulically, electrically or pneumatically operated auxiliary equipment mounted on or associated with such vehicles including material moving or lift assemblies, loading mechanisms, broom assemblies, snow plows, salt spreaders, aerial platforms, pumps, compressors, and ladder assemblies. + Repair, adjust, alter and service public transportation coaches and a limited variety of support equipment. + Perform major and minor repairs to heavy-duty diesel engines, pneumatic suspension systems, heavy-duty automatic transmissions, fuel injectors, buffer screws, mechanical engine governors and other specialized coach components. + Repair, service and maintain air conditioning and heating units, door controls, interior lighting and other mechanically, hydraulically, electrically or pneumatically operated coach systems. + Use electric arc or acetylene welding outfits and/or machine shop equipment to cut, heat, braze, weld or fashion equipment parts, brackets or braces which may be required to complete a repair. + Perform minor body work to vehicle bodies and replaces glass, windows and lights. + Maintain simple records of work performed and materials used. + Instructs and oversees the work of apprentices and other workers assigned as helpers. + Repair, adjust, alter and service a variety of related mobile or portable equipment and tools such as plows, mowers, harrows, golf ball collectors, rotary brooms, stumpers, chippers, rodding machines, post hole augers, concrete mixers, chain-saws, roto-tillers, compressors, pumps, hoists and generators. + Perform a variety of repair and service tasks to stationary equipment such as compressors, pumps, hoists, generators and other machinery, where such tasks involve the same type and level of skills employed in repairing and servicing vehicular equipment. + Operate tow trucks to service, repair, and retrieve disabled vehicles in the field. + Shift and drive vehicles on department premises. Minimum Qualifications Qualifications (required): + Education equivalent to completion of two years in and preferably graduation from a four-year trade or vocational high school with courses in general shop and automotive repair. + Three (3) years’ of experience in repairing and rebuilding a variety of gasoline and/or diesel fuel powered vehicles or completion of an approved four-year apprenticeship in automotive repair or its equivalent. Qualifications (preferred): + Preferably two (2) years’ of experience repairing a variety of construction, maintenance or other special purpose vehicles. Supplemental Information Evaluation Plan + Interview: P/F + Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 100% + Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100% Additional points may be awarded for: + Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points + Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points LRD: 02/10/2023 EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: HEALTH + Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits. + Dental + Vision INSURANCE + Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent. + Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement. PAID TIME OFF + Sick Leave + Vacation + Holidays OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave, RETIREMENT BENEFITS City Employees Retirement System As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after: • Completion of thirty (30) years of service; - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. • In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); - An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; • Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age. ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions. Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit. 01 Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Driver's License? + Yes + No 02 Please indicate the number of years of experience in repairing and rebuilding a variety of gasoline and/or diesel fuel powered vehicles you possess. + No Experience + 0 Months - up to 6 Months + 6 Months - up to 12 Months + 1 Year - up to 2 Years + More than 2 Years - 3 Years + More than 3 Years Required Question Agency City of Detroit Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226 Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email