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Form of workAn employee in this classification is a skilled mechanic capable of following best practices in making repairs of, but not limited to, cars, trucks, dump trucks, and other public works equipment. This employee will be required to work some overtime and is subject to call-in outside of normal working hours.
The Fleet Technician will:
- Reline brakes, trace, and correct electrical wiring problems
- Replace alternators, starters, shock absorbers
- Perform oil and filter changes on all types of equipment
- Operate oxyacetylene torches and a Mig Welder to make repairs or fabricate projects
- Assist Fleet Trainees to perform related duties as assigned as well as effectively communicate with supervisors
- Diagnose performance problems and hydraulic issues
By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:
- Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
- Be at least 18 years old; and
- Have or be eligible for a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificatewithin one year of date-of-hire; and
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record; possess, or be eligible for(within six months), a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and an "N" (tanker) endorsement; and possess, or be eligible for, a valid Industrial Truck Driving Permit; and
- Have three years of full-time, paid experience in the last five years in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, and/or construction equipment; and
- Possess, maintain, or obtain a Michigan Department of State Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certificate as a Master Auto Mechanic within one year of date of hire; and
- Be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
NOTE: An employee in this classification is subject to all requirements of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, as amended.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Written Test - 70% Interview - 30%*
The 15 applicants with the highest passing score on the Written Test will be invited to the Interview part of the examination. Applicants must pass the Written Test and the Interview parts of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
*In the event there are three or fewer candidates who pass the Written Test, the Interview Panel will be waived, and the Parts of Examination and Weights will default to 100% Written Test.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials and tools used in automotive maintenance
- Principles of internal combustion engines
- Hazards and safety practices
Ability to:
- Analyze malfunctions in automotive equipment and detect causes
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employee
- Adapt and improve methods and procedures used in performing assignments
Skill In:
- The use of standard tools and equipment of the trade
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
Employment Type: REGULAR FULL-TIME
