Automobile Mechanic I

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, performs routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of County-owned vehicles, and medium duty trucks in a central garage. Tunes engines, installs special equipment, repairs and replaces various vehicle components, and performs vehicle lubrication. Assists in overhauling engines, conventional gear transmissions and differentials, and checking and aligning front end assemblies. Operates County wrecker trucks. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments. May be assigned to day or afternoon work shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

• Thoroughly documented work history

•The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

At the time of application, applicants must: 

1. Must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.

2. Have one (1) year of full-time work experience in motor vehicle servicing and repair work.

3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a group "A" designation and air brakes.

Out of Country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date. (Employees without this requirement at the time of application must obtain their CDL by the end of the six-month probationary period, at the employee's expense).

4. Pass the complete exam, including the employment physical, established for this classification.

5. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications. 

Special Requirements

1. Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. CDL Group "A" designation with air brakes.

2. Must provide and maintain auto repair hand tools.